G-Train Backpack Carrier for Small Dogs & Cats – Waterproof Bottom, Hiking & Travel Ready – Ink Blue

Only had this bag for a week - but similar to a previous review, I have a small Andalusian podenco who is 10kg. He fits snugly in the bag without being restricted or too heavy as it’s fairly wide (see photo). He is perfectly content and doesn’t try to wriggle out whatsoever. Taking the bag for longer hikes means he can enjoy his own time when he’s on foot. For steeper hills home with arthritic joints, he gets a piggy back from Mum :) Yes it’s an expensive bag, but is great quality and you have an adjustable safety clip inside, several pockets, separate adjustable chest, shoulder and waist clips. The exterior base is waterproof, and the interior base is slightly padded for comfort. This is a brilliant bag that has been well thought out. We’re looking forward to many more adventures with it!

After buying the backpack last summer, today was the first time I’d properly tested it on a long walk. I would recommend using the stabilising rods provided with the backpack so it feels more rigid. It feels strong and there’s the ability to connect your dog’s harness within the rucksack to keep him/her secure. My border is quite heavy for her size but the comfortable straps helped distribute her weight evenly. Plenty of room for her to be comfortable. As shown in the photo, the rucksack can be used as a carry case. This was really useful when we stopped for a drink. My little girl could then lie down comfortably in the rucksack. Great value for money; I would highly recommend.

Spent ages trying to find a solution to take the dog for a walk but I have a motorbike not a car. Really pleased with this rucksack. Our dog is happy to jump straight into it as she knows it's time to go for a walk! I use it on a motorbike but only for short distances (local park etc) I am very conscious that she'd get cold if I went too far. I also avoid using it during peak traffic. Our dog is about 6.5k and is a miniature breed so she fits into it fine with plenty of room. I do find she can get a bit tangled up if I use the internal strap to clip to her harness but we've shortened it and it's better for her. She can see through the mesh sides and I have got a couple of funny looks if she barks at a passing dog.
The design is pretty good - the solid plastic bottom means and spray from the back wheel doesn't soak the bag and I can sit it on the floor and wipe it down easily if it (or she) get muddy. The straps stow away neatly in a pocket so it can be used as a normal dog carrier. Plenty of side pockets for poo bags and leads and the laptop pocket fits a folded dog towel well. Of course, any dog in this sort of bag must be on a harness and not just a dog collar. If I were to suggest an improvement it would be to the way the zipper tabs are secured when the dog is in the bag. Overall very happy with it.

I bought this after researching online different options. It is great! My ferret took to it immediately. It offers him a good amount of space, he can comfortably curl up and sleep while I do the hard work of cycling us to some woods or similar. The main compartment is large enough to store a massive bicycle lock, a bottle of water, rain jacket (just in case), extra fleece and something to eat for both of us.
Even when full (and heavy - the lock weighs a few kilos) it is comfortable to carry - albeit I have only used it when cycling to the destination (once arrived the lock stays with bike obviosuly) and not carried it this heavy for hours walking. Out and about in the woods or similar it is comfortable to carry.
The plastic bottom is great when taking it off, because the bottom doesn't soak up dew from the grass etc.
The only thing that would make it even better would be a more substantial hip belt with a small pocket for keys or similar - like, e.g., Osprey and many other manufacturers' backpacks have them.
So, this is brilliant for going out with a ferret!

I had my doubts that this carry bag would work for our little 6kg Jackapoo whose developed some walking issues, but we have been very surprised - he's taken to it like a fish to water. Now we can load him up walk to the woods or park, and let him have a worthwhile wander around and not get exhausted just walking to the park - which for him is now a big deal since his injury.

The quality of this bag is really impressive with more features we could hope to use. It's very well thought out and fabulously well made.

I did wonder if he'd be comfortable and claustraphic but he's had no issues at all, and happily peers out the window at the back watching the world pass him by.

Absolutely brilliant bit of kit.