OMG, this is such a fantastic pet carrier. I have 2 cats. One cat (the fluffy one) goes hiking with me. By that, I mean, she watches outside while I carry her and 10 minutes later, she's sound asleep until about 10 minutes before we get back to the car.
My other cat (short hair) has horrible allergies including to human dander (yes, I have the cat that is legitimately allergic to humans) and has to get allergy injections once a month. She is not a fan and getting her in a carrier is a hassle.
I have a pet backpack but this one is far, far superior. The cushioned padding is firm without sacrificing comfort. The straps keep the pack in place, so no jostling of furry pal inside. THE STRUCTURE. Whomever designed this bag, thank you and kudos to you. The reinforced structuring along the edges is so much stronger than my other pack and will hold its shape. There's a padded flat support panel that is also incredibly firm and I won't worry about the pack losing shape or my cats being uncomfortable. There are loops to attach flashlight or keys on a carabiner and a couple pockets for treats, wallet, first aid items, etc. It even fully collapses for easy storage and there are several zippers to allow me access to my cat (I like to be able to pet my short hair cat to console her while waiting at the vet's office for her shot).
The biggest test- cats' approval. Once I set this pack up, both of my cats fought to get into it. They absolutely love it! I actually had to put the bag away as they started swatting at eachother, each wanting the pack for themselves. I'm going to get a second pack and use them as their carriers from now on. This pack is amazing and so excited my girls love it. This is by far the best cat carrier I have had.