STURDI PRODUCTS Incognito Discrete Pet Carrier Tote, Black Large

I have used this almost every weekday since we purchased more than 7 months ago to carry our dog on public transportation during rush hour. The carrier is very well made. It has piping around both ends that serves as a sort of skeleton or scaffolding so that carrier holds its shape and does not cave in when empty. Our dog can be placed into the carrier through the zippered opening at one end (the entire wall at one end zips open), or through the zippered opening at the top (an approximately 4 inch x 14+/- inch mesh window that is permanently sewn to one end and has a 2-way zipper around the remaining perimeter of that mesh window, allowing the the full length and width of the top to open. When unzipped, you can push that top opening wider because the carrier is made of 600-denier polyester, which is a canvas-like material). The handles are well padded, sturdy, and long enough to fit over my shoulder so that I rarely use the adjustable, removable, padded shoulder strap.After using this almost daily for for nearly 8 months; putting it down on train platforms, city sidewalks, train and bus floors, and tossing it in the back of the car if I drive to the train, it has stood up well and still looks great, although it has the following signs of wear: (i) Each end has a slip pocket with velcro tabs to close the pocket. The velcro tab on one pocket is very frayed, and the velcro tab on the other pocket has come off, but I open and close those pockets multiple times a day (bc that is where I store a roll of bags for waste, the leash, my wallet, phone, keys, and train ticket). (ii) A nylon (or possibly rubber?) piece is stitched over the entire outside bottom (i.e., the floor) of the carrier, for additional protection, I guess. That covering and the portion of the piping that runs along the bottom are torn in places; but I recently covered the bottom with black gorilla tape to prevent additional tears, and the tape is not noticeable unless the bag is turned upside down.I do wish that the carrier were an inch or two taller and/or longer so that my dog would be more comfortable when the mesh openings are zippered shut. When zippered shut, he can sit upright but has to tuck his head down. I sometimes partially unzip the top so that he can stick his head out and sit in his normal sitting position. He can lie down inside, although he has to curl up a bit. As noted above, the carrier stands up nicely when empty but is soft enough to give a little when our dog curls up to lie down inside. I also wish the carrier had optional backpack style straps so that I could distribute the weight over both shoulders. Our dog has an injury that prevents him from walking fast so I lug him about 1 mile each way to the train, and that gets heavy after a while, especially if I'm also carrying a briefcase.This probably should not be used as a kennel, because the features that make it a great carrier are features that are not good for a kennel; namely, it is narrow and the three mesh windows are located only at the top and at the top half of each end wall. Also, if you have to carry your pet a long distance while walking, then you might want a backpack style carrier instead, to distribute the weight over both shoulders. But if you want something that does not attract unwanted attention and are willing to carry the weight on one shoulder, this is the better choice. The only negative is the steep price, but I justified the expense bc I use it nearly every day.In short, this is a great carrier. I use it every weekday to transport our dog on public transportation at rush hour. This carrier does not look like a pet carrier and does not attract attention. Each of the mesh windows has a privacy flap, the carrier is sturdy but not bulky, and it is narrow enough and the handles are well padded so that it can be carried over your shoulder ( it weighs 2.9lbs).To give perspective, here are our dog's dimensions: Weight: 15+/- lbs. Length from base of tail to shoulders: 15 inches. Height to top of shoulders: 12 inches. Height to top of ears (he has upright ears) when sitting upright: 16 inches.

My 11 pound poodle-mix loves this bag! I can’t leave it on the ground if I’m not going anywhere because she will jump inside and wait for me to take her somewhere! Because it is narrower than other dog bags, I think she feels like it’s softly hugging her, yet she can jump out if I ask her to come to me. From the picture you can see that she can stick her head out of the hole in the front—-she rests her head there and either looks around at everything or she falls asleep. If I have to, I can zip up the mesh that covers the hole so her head doesn’t pop out. Plenty of ventilation for her to breathe easily. There is also mesh on top of the bag for more ventilation. In the high heat in the middle of Texas summers, I don’t use it unless I’m inside with air conditioning because it’s too hot. But, if you think about it, no dog should be outside for very long in the extreme heat of summer whether in a bag or not in a bag! People rarely notice that she is in the bag. She is very quiet in the bag.When I fly, I use a different bag because this one is too tall and not airline approved, but I pack it in my suitcase because I use it once I am at my destination. It doesn’t take up much room in the suitcase because I can pack clothes inside it.It can fall over if you put it down, so do NOT place it on a table or counter top. Put it on the ground and lean it against something.

Perfect dog carrier on top of NO ONE ever even considering there might be a pup comfortably secure inside. I’ve taken my precious girl on 4+ hour train rides in this carrier and she’s never hesitated to jump right back in the next day, in fact she begs to get in it!

I purchased this bag in 2018 for my small (13 pound) dog. The bag is ideal for tricky situations when you can't leave a pet in your vehicle, and need to discreetly bring it somewhere dogs may not be welcomed. I use it frequently when traveling by car. Sometimes it's really hot or really cold, and it wouldn't be safe to have my dog exposed to extreme temperatures. I pop her into this bag and can dash into a rest stop to grab a coffee and use the restroom without creating a fuss. It is on the large size so some may find it heavy when the dog is inside, but the convenience and necessity of it outweighs this. My dog doesn't mind being inside. If I could change something, I'd make it open on both ends, so my dog could just walk in/walk out instead of having to back in. But I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. It also has proved to be very durable despite lots of use.

Definetly incognito!! Although, I shouldve read the dimensions as i think its a little smaller but thats my fault not the product. It comes with lots of pockets, and a little leash to keep your buddy in there from running away. There is also lots of airflow, however not sure how it would be in the summer as i did get the black one but we shall see and i will update

I love these products and the great company and am not sure what happened, but I was shipped the bag without the pad! I need to use it this coming weekend and now am stuck. Bag looks great and I'm happy to re-review if I can get this taken care of. Sadly, can't reach company.

I was really hoping this would a bag I could get away with toting my little cat around in, incognito. While it is an excellent carrier, well made, with thoughtful touches- it is first and fore most a carrier. People may not look at it and think it's a carrier at first, but I do think they'll look at it and think, "Why is that person lugging around such a big bag?" Thus, loosing the incognito effect. So if you're looking for a decent, cross shoulder carrier I highly recommend. If you're looking for something incognito to tote your small pet around in, this is not your bag.