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Dog Travel Gear: Pet Carriers, Travel Bowls & Car Seat Covers, Plus Away and Béis Bags
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items If your dog goes where you go, you need a carrier that fits under the seat, a back seat that survives muddy paws, and a bowl that does not take up half your bag. This is for anyone planning a flight, a road trip or a dog-friendly weekend away, and ev...
This is the one I would buy for flying with a small dog. It is crash-tested, fits under most airline seats and has a trolley sleeve so it rides on top of your suitcase. The side pocket is waterproof-lined and sized for a collapsible bowl, which is a ...
Away Pet Carrier
A back seat hammock is the best thing I have done for my car. It hangs between the front and rear seats so nobody falls into the footwell, the waterproof fabric wipes clean after muddy trips, and the center zipper folds back so a person can still sit...
Kurgo Heather Hammock Dog Seat Cover
I keep one of these in every bag because it collapses to under an inch and holds 24 ounces. It is top-rack dishwasher safe, so the post-trip cleanup is easy, and it fits in a glove box or a coat pocket for a quick water stop on a long drive.
Kurgo Collaps A Bowl
Béis made a carrier that looks like a regular travel bag, which I love at an airport. It holds pets up to 20 pounds, has top and front zip entrances, and the padded pocket fits a 13-inch laptop so one bag covers both of you. The removable sherpa line...
Béis The Pet Carrier in Black
Loose dogs in a moving car worry me, so I like how simply this clicks into the seatbelt slot and clips to a harness. The bungee gives a bit of give so my dog can shift and settle, and the steel carabiner feels solid. Check the compatibility note if y...
Kurgo Direct to Seatbelt Bungee Tether
A weekender in a light color sounds risky with dogs, but the polyester fabric wipes down and a quick pass with a lint tool takes care of stray fur. It holds 42 liters, slips over a suitcase handle, and has a padded laptop sleeve, so it works as the b...
Béis The Weekender in Beige
A poop bag holder is the smallest item on this list and I use it the most. This one clips onto any leash with a stretchy loop and the twist top makes reloading quick. It is a more polished option than a crumpled roll of bags in a pocket, and it comes...
Wild One Poop Bag Carrier
A travel dog bed gives my dog a familiar spot in a hotel room or a rental, and this one has a waterproof bottom and a non-slip base so it stays put. It rolls up into a compact bundle with a handle and goes into the washer on a gentle cycle after the ...
Kurgo Loft Wander Dog Bed
Not everything for a dog trip is a dog item. I use a hanging toiletry bag as the pet medicine and grooming organizer, since the compartments keep pills, ear wipes and brushes separate. The wipeable interior makes cleanup easy and the hook hangs on a ...
Away Hanging Toiletry Bag
If your car has child-seat LATCH anchors, this tether clips to them directly, so a dog on the back seat cannot accidentally unbuckle a seatbelt by stepping on it. The swivel carabiner stops tangles and it adjusts from 12 to 22 inches. It is not crash...
Kurgo Direct to LATCH Swivel Tether
This bowl holds 48 ounces, folds down to a tiny triangle you can drop in a pocket, and clips to a bag with its carabiner. I like it for hikes and long walks at a new destination because it fits big dogs, and it is machine washable when you get home.
Kurgo Zippy Bowl
For cabin weekends and camping, a sleeping bag for the dog changes everything. It has a heat-retaining lining, a water-resistant nylon shell and unzips into a flat pad, and it packs into its own mesh sack. Think of it as a cozy upgrade over a blanket...
Kurgo Pup Sack Dog Sleeping Bag
I use a Dopp kit for the dog's travel health kit, with flea and tick medicine, a spare leash clip, nail clippers and any prescriptions. It has a wipeable interior, a removable water-resistant pouch and two compartments, so a spilled bottle does not r...
Béis The Dopp Kit in Beige
The half hammock is the answer when you want to protect one side of the back seat and leave the other for a passenger. It attaches to all four headrests and has openings for seatbelts and car seat latches, plus two storage pockets for leashes and was...
Kurgo Heather Half Dog Hammock
I give the dog his own packing cube for toys, treats and a spare collar, and the mesh tops let me see what is inside. The set of four comes in different sizes, is water-repellent and machine washable, and fits neatly inside Away luggage.
Away Insider Packing Cubes
Water bowls in a moving car usually mean a wet seat, so I like how this one has high sides and a tapered lip to stop splashing. The wedge shape sits steady on a seat, it holds 24 ounces, and it is dishwasher safe, which makes it useful on road trips.
Kurgo Splash Free Wander Dog Water Bowl
On a tighter budget, this is the hammock I would pick, especially if the heathered one is not your style. It has eight attachment points, a waterproof stain-resistant fabric and a center zipper so you can fold half down for a passenger. Remember it o...
Kurgo Rover Hammock
For a weekend away I pour dog food into a roll-top bag instead of hauling a whole kibble bag. It holds about 20 cups, the waterproof liner stops oil seeping, and the bottom pocket holds a collapsible bowl, so feeding is fully organized.
Kurgo Kibble Carrier
For long drives I use a cooler tote to carry fresh dog food and cold water. It is leakproof with welded seams, holds ice for up to nine hours and carries on the shoulder. It is pricey, but it doubles as a beach and picnic cooler when the dog is at ho...
Away Insulated Cooler Tote
When my hands are full of leash, I want a small crossbody to hold treats, waste bags, keys and a phone. This one has four pockets and a hidden strap pocket, weighs under a pound and the fabric is water-repellent and washable, so muddy trail days are ...
Away Featherlight Cargo Pack
A dog trip adds bulky bedding, towels and extra layers, and compression cubes make it all fit. These unzip to expand and zip down flat, so they hold a surprising amount, and they are water-repellent and machine washable. Put damp dog towels in one an...
Away Compression Packing Cubes
Every dog trip ends with fur on the back seat and the weekender, and this roller picks it up without sticky sheets. You roll it back and forth and the hair collects in a chamber you empty. I keep one in the trunk for a quick swipe before we leave the...
ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover