RUFF LIFE 101 Airline Approved Expandable Premium Pet Carrier on Wheels- Two Sided Rolling Carrier- Designed for Dogs & Cats- Extra Spacious Soft Lined Carrier! (Black) (RL-PET-CARRIER-WHEELS)

This is a great carrier. I also own the Sherpa on wheels and this one is far superior. This carrier is roomier and very lightweight. It is also built sturdier than the Sherpa. The zippers and fabric are much more substantial. The wheels turn on a dime and are very easy to attach/detach. It is also nice that it is expandable. I have not yet used it for airline travel but that is the plan. So far I have gotten my puppy comfortable being in it with lots of treats. My only concern is that my puppy will grow too large but that is not any fault of the carrier. So far my puppy is about 14 lbs and he fits pretty good laying down. Fingers crossed he doesn't grow too much more.

If I could get it 100 stars I would. The best carry I have Ever bought!!!! Big enough for my 2 cats together or my one small dog. I love that the inside you can unzip and wash. VERY easy to roll around. Even if you go in circles with it. Definitely worth the money!!

I needed to bring my old chihuahua mix dog on a flight with me, so I got this carrier because it was supposed to fit under the seat, and I liked the wheels feature (so my back wouldn't be destroyed after carrying her all day on my shoulder). Here are the good things: it does fit under the seat on the airplane (in 2023 at least), but BARELY. It's a super tight squeeze to get it under there, but you can. You'll have to remove the wheels frame and store that overhead though. Also, the sides expand out, so when you're in the terminal waiting around, you can give your pet a little more breathing room. It's also really convenient to have your pet securely rolling along behind you in the busy terminals, and you don't have to struggle with a heavy shoulder bag while you're rushing to a gate. The not-so-good: She's only about 15-16 pounds, but she's got longer legs I guess, and this carrier was pretty small for her. I had to make her lie down to get the top closed, so she was squished in there when I had to board. I did unzip the top once we were in the terminal, and even once we were in the air (no one seemed to mind) so she could pop her head out. Secondly, the wheels on this thing... it's like they move all around independently, and it was difficult to pull along right behind me like you would luggage. It kept drifting all over the place, so I'd have to lock my wrist tight to keep it behind me. Lastly, it's a little awkward to take the carrier off the wheel frame and put back on, especially if you try to do that on the plane. It's best to take the carrier off the frame before boarding and put back on in the terminal. So you do have to be able to carry the dog in those situations. Overall, I'm really happy I got this because it did what I needed it to. If I could make any changes, it would be to add the expandable panel to the top of the carrier, so the dog could have her head up but still be zipped in while in the terminal. Also, those wheels need some better structure. But it's well made and held up great over the trip.

I think the quality the bag and the design is all excellent. I love the detachable cart, the quality of the materials, the padded interior and the rigid frame that holds its shape even when you zip open the mesh areas. I loved how much space my dog could have with the expanded sections, and the ease of accessing any part of the bag as needed. The only problem is that it’s advertised as 11” wide, but is actually 13” wide at the base, making it a risk to try to take it on a flight without being turned away at the gate. I fly on American Airlines, and the posted size for pet carriers is 18x11x11. Trying to get on a flight with a pet carrier that has a very rigid frame that can’t be squeezed smaller than 13” wide puts me at the mercy of whichever gate agent is making decisions on that day. I can’t risk ruining a trip because my pet carrier was 2” too large. That’s why I have to return it. If it actually was 11“ x 11“ this would definitely be my bag of choice. I think it’s a great price for the value, the weight, the expanding sections, and the rolling frame.

Best cat carrier. We flew from the Midwest to the Southwest very recently and had to connect through Salt Lake where our connecting gate was a very long walk away. This carrier worked perfectly. Wheels come off when necessary to store the carrier under the plane seat. Very easy to take the wheels off and re-attach them. Once the carrier is in place, it can be expanded. Our 16 pound cat loved the carrier. It is also made of top quality material and well constructed with a handle that allows it to be pulled easily.

I brought my dog (Shiba Inu) with me for the holiday for the first time, and after a ton of research I bought this crate. She is 17lbs and fit comfortably inside without protruding the sides. She could stand up and turn around. The wheel attachment is easy to use and super helpful for walking through the airport. The sides open up and give so much more room - she could stretch out fully even with just one side open. I flew on an Airbus and a 737. Both planes the crate could fit under the seat, but was squished a bit on top. It was difficult to open the sides as there is barely any leg room. My dog was fine without the sides open, but just be aware. !!!SIDE NOTE: If you are traveling Delta, or any airline that has a strict pet policy, they most likely will NOT let you on with this if your dog weighs more than 10lbs. Even though my dog was well below the weight limit for the crate and fit comfortably, Delta nearly didn't let me on for my return trip because the agent thought she was squished. Though I suppose this is more a complaint for Delta at this point... Just be careful. Double check with your airline first. They recommend bringing the crate and the dog before your trip to check.

It’s a good carrier but NOT 11” wide. It’s bigger than it says it is. 13” I’m surprised Amazon doesn’t flag them for false info.

I bought this carrier to take my 17 year old dog on a bucket list trip to the Florida Keys. If you are looking for an airline approved carrier, look no further. Get this one. Not only does it work as a carrier, but it worked when I take my little old dog for long walks and he needs a rest. I just put him in the carrier and continue with our walk while pushing him in it. When he wants out, he lets me know. This just worked awesome while walking around Key West and the Florida Keys. The carrier did work well while on top of the suitcase with the suitcase strap that is on the carrier. I also put the carrier, still on the wheels, in the back seat of the rental car. I put the seat belt through the carrier strap that goes around the suitcase handle. Then I open one side up on the carrier so my dog will have more room while be safely strapped in the rental car. Taking the carrier off the metal wheel base, and putting the carrier back on the wheel base was a breeze. This is an amazing product.