Review on Minthouz Four-Side Expandable Cat Carrier: Airline Approved with Safety Leash, Shoulder Straps, and Self-Lock Zippers - Collapsible, Removable Fleece Pad, and Pocket by Tim Loya

This carrier is designed for small dogs or medium sized cats. It's like an RV with retractable side panels. The backpack comes folded flat with a long zip that goes all the way around the bottom and one end. The other end is also fastened with a zipper. It's convenient, but if that long zipper breaks, you'll lose all ability to pick up the backpack or hold it together. Zippers appear to be self-healing so that shouldn't be a problem, just something to be aware of. case, our cat) can move around and see what's going on while staying safe in the carrier. The zippers again require some work to close the extension flaps, since the bottom for the fold-out compartments has to be pushed into the zippered area first. It just takes some getting used to and doesn't pose much of a problem. The top hole is pretty small. After years of experience with reluctant cats in carriers, I've found that the larger the opening, the easier it is to get all four paws in at once without losing too much skin from the forearms. I wish there was more opening. The end with its own zipper is an alternative for bringing in an unruly pet and can be left open to allow the cat to get used to wearing it as a safe place. There are multiple carrying straps, from a simple handle to a shoulder strap to a backpack. . It's nice to be flexible, especially when traveling via airports.