Compact when stored, roomy when unfolded
The folding isn't a gimmick: it's what keeps a carrier within reach instead of ending up at the back of a cellar.
The cupboard problem
It's the real reason people put off buying a carrier: you have to find somewhere to keep it. Folded, this one is 12 cm thick and stores like a tray — under a bed, behind a door, on top of a wardrobe.
A clear panel, not a porthole window
Under the fabric cover, a clear panel runs across the top of the bag. Your cat doesn't have to contort themselves towards a small porthole to see out, and you can check how they're doing at a glance, without opening it.
Not just for petite cats
Up to 9 kg, according to the manufacturer. Unfolded, it stands 40 cm tall: a good-sized cat can sit upright in it.
Air through the side
A large mesh window on the side lets the air in. When it's hot, keep the bag in the shade, and never leave it in full sun with your cat inside.
01 · Folding
Unfolded in a few seconds, no tools
The sides unfold and lock into place by themselves: you open the bag, pull upwards, and it holds. No rods to insert, nothing to screw in.
The reverse is just as simple. That matters on the day you have to rush to the vet: it's not the moment to wrestle with assembly.
Storage
12 cm in a cupboard.
A carrier gets used a few times a year and takes up space the other eleven months. That's why it ends up at the back of a cupboard — and only comes out on vet days, which turns it into an alarm signal for the cat.
This one folds flat: 12 cm thick, standing against a piece of furniture. Discreet enough to stay out, which is exactly what's needed for your cat to get used to it.
Specifications
| Type | Foldable carrier backpack |
|---|---|
| Unfolded dimensions | 33 × 28 × 40 cm |
| Folded dimensions | 33 × 28 × 12 cm |
| Material | Polyester + PVC |
| View | Clear panel, under the fabric cover |
| Ventilation | A mesh window, on the side |
| Suitable for | Cats up to 9 kg |
| Colour | Golden beige |
| Delivery | Free · Tracked |
| Returns | 30-day money-back guarantee |
The measurements are taken flat by our supplier, with a tolerance of 1 to 2 cm. Above all, check the unfolded height, 40 cm: that's what determines whether your cat can sit upright without bending their neck.
02 · The clear panel
Keep an eye on them without opening the bag
On a journey, the reflex is to open it a crack to check they're all right — and that's exactly the moment a stressed cat escapes.
With the clear panel, you just look. Their position, their ears, their breathing: you know how they're doing without ever undoing the closure.
Will your cat fit?
This model takes cats up to 9 kg, and folds down to 12 cm thick between uses. The measurements that count are those of the bag unfolded.
How to measure your cat
- Pop them on the scales, or weigh yourself with them, then without.
- Measure their length from nose to the base of the tail — not to the tip.
- Measure their sitting height, from the floor to the top of the head.
The real test: standing without lowering their head, turning round on the spot, lying down without touching both sides.
The three measurements to compare
| Measurement | How to measure | On this bag |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | On the scales, or you with them, then without. | 9 kg maximum. |
| Length | From nose to the base of the tail. | 33 cm deep, unfolded. |
| Sitting height | From the floor to the top of the head. | 40 cm high, unfolded. |
Folded: 33 × 28 × 12 cm. Unfolded: 33 × 28 × 40 cm. The clear panel lets you check on your cat at a glance without opening it.
Before the first real journey
A bag that only comes out on vet days becomes an alarm signal. Here's how to break that association.
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Unfold it and leave it out
Counter-intuitive for a bag designed to be put away: for the first few weeks, keep it set up in a room. It needs to become an ordinary piece of furniture, not an object that means a trip to the vet.
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Make it comfortable
A throw that smells of home at the bottom, a few treats scattered about. Many cats end up napping in it of their own accord.
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Close, lift, set down
When they're sleeping in it, close the bag and lift it twenty centimetres, then set it back down. Movement is what worries them most at first.
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Go out for no reason
Make a first trip that leads nowhere: ten minutes outside, then back home and a reward. The bag mustn't mean “bad news”.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us about the foldable carrier
Does the folding hold up over time?
That's the right question to ask about a foldable product, because that's where things give way. The folds sit within rigid panels and the fabric works at the hinges, not on the material itself. That said, a bag folded and unfolded every week will wear faster than a fixed one: if you carry your cat very often, a non-folding model like the city backpack will last longer.
Is 9 kg really manageable?
That's the load stated by the manufacturer, and the unfolded volume makes it credible. But a 9 kg cat, plus the weight of the bag, is still heavy on your back: the padded shoulder straps help, and on a long journey you'll still feel it.
Doesn't the clear PVC heat up in the sun?
It does, like any transparent surface. Never leave the bag in full sun or in a parked car with your cat inside — that's true of this bag as of any other. In the shade and on the move, the side ventilation does its job.
Can it go in an aircraft cabin?
Unfolded, 33 × 28 × 40 cm exceeds the under-seat height allowed by most European airlines. So we can't guarantee it for you, and no one should without knowing your airline. Check the exact dimensions with them before booking.
How do I clean it?
Unfold it completely: that's the whole point, you can reach every side. A damp cloth and mild soap on the polyester, clean water on the clear PVC — no alcohol or abrasive products, they cloud it permanently. Leave it to dry open before folding it again.
And for a walk, rather than a journey?
This bag is made for getting from A to B. If your aim is to take your cat out for walks, start instead with a harness and a lead: a cat walking on their own paws enjoys it infinitely more than a cat being carried.
Pelux
Complete your outing
39,90 €
It takes up the space of a tray
33 × 28 × 12 cm when stored, 40 cm tall unfolded, up to 9 kg, clear panel. And 30 days to try it at home.
