Pet Backpacks Tested Reviewed, How to Pick a Pet Carrier, Traveling, Hiking

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @DownsizingMakesCents
    @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад +3

    We actually bought a different backpack. Its not perfect, but it worked for us called Outward Hound amzn.to/3xcEXQX

    • @javalink6800
      @javalink6800 3 года назад

      Thanks for the video, really helps see how the packs work in depth, ended up getting the K9 Sport Sack from amazon yes it costs more but for more comfortable and quality I would sacrifice a bit more just for a comfortable overall experience! Keep up the good videos!

    • @ThereIsSoulInArt
      @ThereIsSoulInArt 3 года назад +2

      The link no longer works unfortunately. When shopping on line, it's very difficult to know if a carrier has sufficient padding for comfort for an adult's back, which is very important to me. Straps that are padded are usually pointed out, but not so much the part that is against our back. Loved your video!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      @@ThereIsSoulInArt it’s called Outward Hound

  • @BluWaveOdyssey
    @BluWaveOdyssey 5 лет назад +1

    Very cool. You did an awesome reviewing and comparing the three backpacks. Very informative video. Thank you for providing it.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      BluWave Odyssey Thank you very much. It was first mostly me video. I appreciate you watching and commenting. -Alice

  • @andyjame5608
    @andyjame5608 Год назад +1

    This item has put my daughter to sleep more times in one day than I did!!! 100thumbs up 👍🏿.Very comfortable for the baby (side note): make sure the baby’s legs are all the way through.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Glad it has worked for you. Check out a newer video with lots of dog must haves
      ruclips.net/video/yQU179PffEU/видео.html

  • @livsssssssssss
    @livsssssssssss 4 года назад +3

    Love this! Thanks so much for such an informative video! You covered so much I wouldn’t have thought to think about!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Olivia, in the description, inundated to the backpack I actually wound up using.
      I’m glad I could help.
      Alice

  • @emmanuelsantos7914
    @emmanuelsantos7914 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for the video - I chose the third one as my dog will most likely try to jump out of the other bags while we are traveling via motorbike.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Emmanuel, hi. I hope it works out for you. Ours was just for casual walking. Stay safe. Alice

  • @EndlessRVing
    @EndlessRVing 5 лет назад +1

    Very helpful info for dog lovers (and hikers). Thanks! - MJ

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад +1

      Endless RVing Thanks. My first time mostly me. I hope it does help. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️-Alice

  • @psmauney5915
    @psmauney5915 2 года назад

    Came across your blog which had your video. GREAT review! We were initially looking at a backpack with the small head/neck hole opening ourselves just based on an advertisement. Your compare provided us with "actual use" things to consider when making a purchase!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Glad we could help. But not that in my description of this video, I actually returned all three of these and got my money back. I bought a fourth kind and kept that one

  • @Queenread82
    @Queenread82 3 года назад

    Thank you. Three strikes. Glad you found another one.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад +1

      The fourth one worked out great. And I was able to return the other three to Amazon for refunds.
      Alice

    • @Queenread82
      @Queenread82 3 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents nice! The link for the fourth one doesn’t work. What is it called? I can look it up.

  • @lyndagabriel6539
    @lyndagabriel6539 2 года назад +1

    I really appreciate this video... partly because of the detailed videos in use, but also because we are the same age, height and weight, and it really helps to see what the size is on. I love that you show back and front use and going from one to the other; I am especially looking for a small front "back"pack... thanks! It's been 3 years, let me speak for everyone when I say, we're still looking for the best backpack, please add an update if you've found something better! (The pinned link doesn't work)

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      Sorry link doesn’t work. It was called Outward Hound I believe.
      And thank you so much for your message 🤗

  • @TheRoadsWeRoam
    @TheRoadsWeRoam 5 лет назад +2

    Great job on the reviews! We have one similar to your #3 carrier that we use for our chihuahua and we really like it. It also doesn’t take up a lot of room which comes in handy when living in a small space!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      The Roads We Roam Thanks. I’m still not sold on it because of the lack of padding. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

    • @sam_club
      @sam_club 4 года назад

      Does #3 have good ventilation ?

  • @jolenecreech7648
    @jolenecreech7648 3 года назад +1

    Hi Alice. Just watched your dog packs review. I, too, like the one you chose, for all the same reasons. We will place his favorite blanket in the bottom, for cushioning if he decides to lie down. Very helpful! 🙏💕. Thank you.

  • @astronomiica
    @astronomiica 2 года назад +5

    Honestl , I tried soooo many backpacks but by far my fav has been from Oskar&Friends. Love the company and fits perfectly for my
    lil 10 pound maltipoo Chester ❣
    Def recommend

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      In the description, I put a link for the backpack we actually kept - none of the three we reviewed 😁
      But I’ll look into the one you mentioned - our Yorkie passed away, but we do plan on getting another in the future 🐾❤️

  • @RPG0018
    @RPG0018 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the very helpful video;) chew is just so precious!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Thanks. She really is a love glad it helped. In the description, I put a link to another backpack I bought not reviewed. Alice

  • @marieangus3658
    @marieangus3658 7 месяцев назад

    Ty this was a great review, im looking for one for my pug. I like the one u chose. Blue square one.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@marieangus3658 we actually returned all 3 of these and got our money back.
      See description for the name of the one we kept
      Alice

  • @Blade-Thing
    @Blade-Thing Год назад

    The smaller compact ones are very secure and in their own way provide a more enjoyable travel exp for the pup but they're quite intimidating to use. Btw..where is the location where the video is taken? I think i would like it there. Im not from the states.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Thanks for your insights.
      We used to live in DeLand, Florida before we started traveling full time in our RV

  • @I4goddit
    @I4goddit 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent review; thank you for the attention to detail!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Hi. Thank you so much for the compliment and coming by. We hope it helped. Alice and Larry

  • @brucemurray3725
    @brucemurray3725 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the review. We've been researching for soft carriers for our cats, so your video really is a help. Mostly when we get the RV and start our travels. I thought I was going to get away from seeing Larry dance, but I was wrong.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Bruce Murray Bruce, 😂 Larry is loosening up a bit. We still have not found the perfect bag. Definitely try them out. That’s why we love Amazon. Great return policy. Alice and Larry

  • @nikinikiniki586
    @nikinikiniki586 3 года назад

    Thanks for your review it'll help decide what's best for the dog 🐕. 👍

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад +1

      Niki, in the description, I added a fourth type - the one we ended up keeping,
      Alice

  • @kianakan96826
    @kianakan96826 3 года назад

    Love your video!! Thank you so much for being so thorough!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад +1

      Kiana, I figured if it was hard for me to find info, it would be for others.
      Check the description- I ended keeping a fourth one and returning these 3 for money back,
      Alice

  • @Brimo2336
    @Brimo2336 2 года назад

    Did your dog wiggle around lots with first backpack? I found mine shifted everywhere & didn't have a leash clip
    Thanks for reviewing

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Chewie really liked being carried. She got used to it.
      But I returned all 3 and got my money back.
      The one I used is in the description 🤗

  • @That.little.chef.
    @That.little.chef. 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for this detailed review. My dog also has congestive heart failure and she has traceal collapse so this was super helpful. Im still searching for one that is smaller and more durable than the second one as I have the same preferences as you. Please let me know if you have found any others that both you and Chewy like. Thanks!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      In the description of the video, I added a link to the backpack we ended up buying. It wasn’t perfect, but better than the 3 I featured on this video.
      Alice

  • @RVOnTheWayside
    @RVOnTheWayside 5 лет назад +1

    These are great. When we had our little buddy we used a papoose. However, I really liked these designs. Thank you! ♥️

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад +1

      RVOnTheWayside Thanks for watching and commenting. This is new to us so we shall see if we need to test more carriers

  • @chasemanilow7171
    @chasemanilow7171 4 года назад +1

    you did an excellent job....very informative!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Chase Manilow Chase, hi. Thank you for the feedback. We actually sent all of those back. If you want to know which one we ended up with, let me know. (RV DMC) Alice

  • @RVBFE
    @RVBFE 5 лет назад

    Nice review! We love our dogs too! Looking forward to following your adventures!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Adventures in Xanadu Thanks. We dog people need to stick together 🤣 Alice

  • @andyjame28
    @andyjame28 2 года назад

    Very useful and efficient

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thank you. The one I actually used is in the description and in our pinned comment. It’s called Outward Hound

  • @HowlingFunRVAdventures
    @HowlingFunRVAdventures 5 лет назад +1

    Your baby is so cute, I wish i could carry my babies but they are to big. Plus they love all the smells and people. We do more visiting than walking while on a hike. lol

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Howling Fun RV Adventures 😂I know what you mean. I had a GSP that thought he was a lap dog 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️-Alice

  • @ClassyAnnelle
    @ClassyAnnelle Год назад

    great video !!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Thanks. We actually returned all 3. The one we kept is in the description but the link doesn’t work. Just look up the brand

  • @retireewannabes8453
    @retireewannabes8453 5 лет назад +1

    We love the K9 sport pack, but have you tried just a sling type cross body carrier?

    • @retireewannabes8453
      @retireewannabes8453 5 лет назад

      SlowTon Pet Carrier, Hand Free Sling Adjustable Padded Strap Tote Bag Breathable Cotton Shoulder Bag Front Pocket Safety Belt Carrying Small Dog Cat Puppy Up to 13 lbs Machine Washable (Grey) www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKGKQQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qz--DbXQJQD6P

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Retiree Wannabes No. not yet. Do you have video?

  • @tomekalahoz1665
    @tomekalahoz1665 3 года назад

    Outward hound pooch pouch front carrier

  • @silvers_ink
    @silvers_ink 2 года назад

    I have a question...So, I have a Chihuahua puppy that is about 2.5 lbs and she will get about 5 lbs, maybe 6 lbs when full grown. Do you think the second one that you chose for your dog would fit my dog? I know I want a front facing carrier but I have spent hours and hours on amazon shopping around and still can't make a decision! I've looked at hundreds of them! I also saw the ones where it's kinda like the ones you use for a baby, and the dogs legs go through the holes and stick out(not sure if you know which ones I'm talking about) and I was wondering if you've ever tried those and what your thoughts are about them, or any pros/cons you can think of for that kind? I looked at the ones that are a sling that you wear across the front of your chest, they remind me of a purse lol, but my only concern with those is the fact that there isn't a sturdy bottom and I want my furbaby to feel secure. Sorry this comment is so long! But I just wanted to get your thoughts/advice/opinions since you have some experience with dog carriers and I have never had one before! Thanks in advance!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      In the description, I have a link for the backpack we actually used. The three in this video I returned for a refund.
      I never used the baby kind where the legs stick out - our Chewie had a sensitive throat and I just didn’t like the way it tied around the neck.
      Plus, it just doesn’t look natural for a dog? Just me thoughts.
      Good luck. Look at other comments to see what other pet owners bought. 🐾 ❤️

    • @silvers_ink
      @silvers_ink 2 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Ok thank you for the advice! I'll check out the link that you shared! Much love!

  • @memehunny7168
    @memehunny7168 3 года назад

    Clever channel name. Thank you for the video

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Thanks. We really thought about it before we picked the name.
      Glad we could help with this video. The pack I finally kept us in the description- the 3 in the video didn’t work for us,
      Alice

  • @LuckyDawgProductions
    @LuckyDawgProductions 5 лет назад

    Great review of the pet carriers. We have a little toy poodle who likes to be carried. She can walk, just chooses not to. Can you spell spoiled? Haha. Chewie is adorable sitting there! I see Scrappie there behind you on the walk. Too cute!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Bob. Yeah we actually chose another backpack then the ones we reviewed haha. Our dogs are spoiled too. why not? They are our fur babies. I cant wait for a meet up. Alice and Larry

  • @janetlehre230
    @janetlehre230 4 года назад

    Would like a recommendation for dog backpack for 20 lb. Cavalier, preferably front or back. She has EF

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Janet, sorry. I wish I could help. I only looked at these backpacks and the one I kept which is in the description.
      Good luck.
      Alice

  • @joanielibitz7515
    @joanielibitz7515 2 года назад

    Hi could so me the last pack back and you put it to gether

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      In the description of this video, I added a link to the backpack I actually kept - it wasn’t any of three shown

  • @Ahmad-yw5hl
    @Ahmad-yw5hl 4 года назад

    I really appreciate this video. Thank you very much

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Ahmad Al Ameer I’m always glad to hear if we helped someone. Thanks. Alice

  • @ndhia5729
    @ndhia5729 4 года назад

    That 2nd backpack is what i ordered bt it bends down it doesn't stay in its position making small room for my kitty. Any diy for me please??

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Sorry. If you read in the description, I actually bought a different one than shown in video. Alice

  • @LinkIsOurChampion
    @LinkIsOurChampion 3 года назад

    Uhm, i just bought a bag like the middle one there but a little bigger. I hope that’s the size I get. It may be big but I want my dog to have space in case she wanna lay there for some minutes.
    Thanks for the vid and sizes.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Can you return if you don’t like it? We actually ended up with a different one. It’s in the description
      Alice

    • @LinkIsOurChampion
      @LinkIsOurChampion 3 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents maybe but it would be a pain to send it back (not Amazon) so I will keep it if it’s big anyway.
      I just weighed my dog today and she is 4kg now... I think she gained weighed because I don’t take her outside as usual since the pandemia :/ ...time for treadmill for both of us.
      Gonna check what other bag you suggest anyway
      Edit: oh, I do know that bag, I was planning on buying it also but I want it to be able to close also. My bag was send today, hope it turns out to be good 🙏🏼

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      @@LinkIsOurChampion let me know how it goes

  • @pintopinto9901
    @pintopinto9901 4 года назад

    What do you do with the pet carriers after reviewing them? Do you sell them or what?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      I bought these on Amazon. I returned the ones I didn’t like for a full refund. Alice

  • @Voshana
    @Voshana 4 года назад

    Glad I came across your channel. I am also looking for the same thing in a backpack. Our little baby also has CHF and want to take her with us on our walks.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Hi. We actually didn’t keep any of these. Instead we use Outward hound. It’s not perfect but it’s the best so far. Hope this helps. It’s hard having a fur baby with special needs. Take care. Alice

  • @barbaramitchell7917
    @barbaramitchell7917 4 года назад

    Great video.... thanks..... for all you info... did you get a different one

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      Barbara Mitchell Barbara, hi. Yes. I actually did get a different one. I really should up date the description with a link. Sorry. We use Outward Hound we found on Amazon because it had better padding. Thanks for asking. Alice

  • @abbyuribe9666
    @abbyuribe9666 4 года назад

    What size do you get for the 2nd blue backpack?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Abby, I actually returned all of them. In the description, I put a link to the one I kept. I think I tried a small for that blue one. Hope that helps. Alice

  • @tinawilliams3337
    @tinawilliams3337 5 месяцев назад

    I most likely would chose pet Ami. It’s better now, because I can put her in from the side. I ordered it today and I will send a review

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 месяцев назад

      @@tinawilliams3337 Tina, love to know what you think.
      We returned and got our money back for all 3 reviewed. The one we kept is in the description
      Let me know with a new comment what you think of the one you try
      Alice

  • @chantaymatos461
    @chantaymatos461 4 года назад

    The petsfit is fantastic for cats. My Pierre loves his bag

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Chantal, hi. Glad you have one that works for your kitty. Take care. Alice

  • @eveshec
    @eveshec 4 года назад

    Thank you so.much thst was great

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe 5 лет назад

    Great review of these pet carriers. I'm searching for one for Gracie, my cat. I have one, but it doesn't have any real structure. It just kind of collapses around her. The search continues.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 лет назад

      Honey and Me I feel you. I actually bought another one not in this video. It’s better than the ones in the video but I’m still searching. Thanks for watching and commenting. Alice

    • @barbaramitchell7917
      @barbaramitchell7917 4 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents , which one did you end up getting after this video?

  • @synecdoche8783
    @synecdoche8783 4 года назад

    whats a good doggie backpack for a german shephard

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Hi. I’m sorry. I really can’t help you with that. I just tested for my small Yorkshire Terrier. But I’m sure the companies I showed have larger sizes. Good luck. Take care. Alice

  • @rosefraser4054
    @rosefraser4054 Год назад

    I ordered and paid but it never arrived 😢

  • @tanhebe4415
    @tanhebe4415 4 года назад

    Could you do a test for my pet carrier?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Sorry. I only did this review because I was looking for a pack for my dog. The one I picked is in the description
      Alice

  • @veganvocalist4782
    @veganvocalist4782 3 года назад

    That first one may hurt the dogs bottom / spine area as all their weight would be there especially for a dense dog

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      I put in the description the one we ended up getting instead of any of these 3.
      You have a good point,
      Alice

  • @jamiedboyce1
    @jamiedboyce1 3 года назад

    Are these safe while riding a bike?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      We never used the 3 in the video while riding a bike. But the one added in the description that we ended up keeping we did- light biking. I suggested looking at their websites. I don’t see using the big ones on a bike though.
      Sorry, wish I could help more,
      Alice

    • @jamiedboyce1
      @jamiedboyce1 3 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents it’s alright, my little guy barks at other dogs so I’d just like to be able to take him out and not have to worry about it and he can have fun 😂 he’s only 12 pounds so it should be fine, light riding ofc just around the neighborhood:)

    • @jamiedboyce1
      @jamiedboyce1 3 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents thanks for taking the time to reply!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Always. Just wish I could help more.

  • @hwll.music.brasil5543
    @hwll.music.brasil5543 2 года назад +1

    Hi

  • @hwll.music.brasil5543
    @hwll.music.brasil5543 2 года назад +1

    Hi Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @TinaWiegand
    @TinaWiegand 4 года назад

    Kurgo K9 backpack.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      Tina, hi. Thanks for the suggestion. I will check that out. Take care. Alice

    • @TinaWiegand
      @TinaWiegand 4 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Here's another one. ruclips.net/video/WOcw7NlWVH0/видео.html

    • @TinaWiegand
      @TinaWiegand 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/MIYZ3ja2has/видео.html

    • @TinaWiegand
      @TinaWiegand 4 года назад

      Kurgo. ruclips.net/video/0D_L_Xd6Z0Q/видео.html