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Amazon Basics Two Door Top Load Hard Sided Pet Travel Carrier 23 Inch

Last Updated: July 2, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
313
Unverified
16
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Review Analysis - 671 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Body
 341
cat, top, carrier, screws, cats
+75%
-25%
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" ...  the top and front door make it very easy to put your pet inside  ...  "
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" ...  Assembled, threw an old t-shirt in, and our cat went right in! ... No issues with top handle coming off, I don't know what issues others were having with that, I had NO problems, ZERO, and my cat is a big boy!  ...  "
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" ...  The size and sturdiness is very good. ... My other carrier has the squeeze latch on top and is much easier to open and close.  ...  "
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" ...  Not cheaply made, amazing quality.  ...  "
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" ...  nice item large sturdy works great can fit 2 cats inside  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy and I love the top door.  ...  "
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" ...  Loved the 2 door option, made it easier to get my cat in it, and she hates getting in the carrier.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and roomy, but not too bulky or hard to carry.  ...  "
Size
 200
screws, carrier, cats, travel, perfect size
+72%
-28%
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" ...  Carrier was easy to assemble and most importantly my BIG cat fits in it.  ...  "
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" ...  It was an easy assembly and the latches work well.  ...  "
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" ...  The top latches are secure when closed and open nicely when needed. ... He is now 12.6 lbs and still fits although it is a little tight and he will grow out of it soon.  ...  "
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" ...  I put the screws and nuts on upside down as it was much easier. ... I love that it is a little larger than my other one.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a perfect size for cats  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to assemble, holds a 25 lb cat just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for my cat.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my kitten to go to vet visits but with the size I got I don't think he'll fit in it forever. ... If you have a larger cat or even a small dog I definitely recommend getting a larger size.  ...  "
Usage
 180
cat, vet, travel, carrier, traveling
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  this is perfect for traveling my cats to the vet  ...  "
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" ...  The carrycase was easy to assemble, very sturdy and great for travelling  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for small dog.  ...  "
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" ...  The front is a little easier to manage opening/closing easily.  ...  "
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" ...  All in all it saved me from making multiple trips and having to get a wagon and purchase a ton of carriers.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a nice solid carrier with ample room for a pet.  ...  "
Marketplace
 43
arrived, return, product, back, 5
+51%
-49%
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" ...  Amazon did a great job here .   ...  "
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" ...  A picture is attached, although it might not be obvious how it works.  ...  "
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" ...  WORKS AS ADVERTISED  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived a day early!  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived and assembled quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  The carrier is missing a piece/clip shown in the second picture.  ...  "
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" ...  I priced these from different stores & on Amazon & this was a great value.  ...  "
Price
 40
money, value, sturdy, carrier, worth the price
+93%
-8%
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" ...  Easy to assemble sturdy good price  ...  "
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" ...  After I bought it, the price dropped by 1/2.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use at a good price .  ...  "
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" ...  The price is good and so is the quality.  ...  "
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" ...  I priced these from different stores & on Amazon & this was a great value.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, it's great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s very sturdy at a great price point—100% recommend.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a real deal career though.  ...  "
Comfort
 37
comfortable, hands, two hands, strap, cat
+54%
-46%
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" ...  That being said, I reckon in a normal situation, you would be quite safe using the main handle, it felt secure.  ...  "
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" ...  Throw a blanket in for comfort.  ...  "
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" ...  My dog liked it and just walk in and layed down and fall asleep.🐕  ...  "
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" ...  It’s easy to put the pup in and take her out.  ...  "
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" ...  Love it & my cat is comfortable in it, I put a towel in it for cushion & it’s perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  But has including rings for Your strap.  ...  "
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" ...  The strap help with stability.  ...  "
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" ...  Two of my Chihuahua puppies fit comfortably when I take them to the vet.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 22
product, picture, basics, works, thank
+64%
-36%
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" ...  This pop up as Amazon choice.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a big fan of amazon basics.  ...  "
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" ...  Item as described  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as shown.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon did a great job here .   ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for standing by your merchandise.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks for fast shipping, always so appreciated.  ...  "
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" ...  The carrier is missing a piece/clip shown in the second picture.  ...  "
Design
 12
carrier, top, shiny, looks, floor
+67%
-33%
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" ...  The only downside I could find is that the floor of the carrier is a really super smooth shiny finish, so much so that we thought our cat peed, but by closer observation was just a glare.  ...  "
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" ...  With my puppy constantly chewing on this crate, it still looks brand new.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus, the carrier is attractive.  ...  "
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" ...  The design of this is very different than others I have bought in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  The top coming off made it so much easier to get her inside.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this style of design for pet crates.  ...  "
Wash
 11
load, top load feature, loading, loader, front
+100%
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" ...  I like rhe cage because it was a top loader.  ...  "
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" ...  Top load is key  ...  "
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" ...  We had to take a semi feral cat for neutering and there was much less stress with the top load.  ...  "
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" ...  It's nice that it has front and top load.  ...  "
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" ...  The top load feature is the best thing ever.  ...  "
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" ...  The top load feature is the best thing ever.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 11
back, returning, sent, send, returned
+9%
-91%
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" ...  I might send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  Ended up returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it for above mentioned reason!  ...  "
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" ...  I asked for another replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  I've sent it back for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned and do not recommend.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm ready to throw it in the trash.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be returning.  ...  "
Marketplace / Delivery
 11
5, delivered, quickly, perfect, ordered
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Arrived a day early!  ...  "
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" ...  Delivery was fast, price was right, and it arrived in perfect condition.  ...  "
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" ...  very sturdy - a very fast delivery  ...  "
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" ...  very sturdy - a very fast delivery  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived on time!  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived and assembled quickly.  ...  "
Cleaning
 11
floor, remove, rather, putting, kennel
+64%
-36%
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" ...  It would also help putting this up on a table or large counter, rather than putting together on the floor.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it specifically for the top loader and the ability to unsnap all around for easier cleaning/use.  ...  "
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" ...  Being plastic, they're easy to clean with a hose.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  My Yorkie loves it, he uses it as his house, and is really easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It is also easy to clean.  ...  "
Reliability
 9
vet, neutered, month, kitten, carrier
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Overall i like it and it’s perfect for my 5 month kitten who’s gonna get neutered.  ...  "
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" ...  with no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  Will update if problems occur.  ...  "
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" ...  The other wasn't too bad, but it had seen better days.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s working out nicely .   ...  "
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" ...  The price is reasonable, it’s easy to put together, and so far hasn’t failed!  ...  "
Features
 9
features, nice, feature, worth, top load feature
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I bought this for the top entry option.  ...  "
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" ...  The lid can be cumbersome to use but still a nice feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Great feature, the top opens for your little guy or girl to peek out from.  ...  "
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" ...  Reasonably easy assembly, good basic carrier, good features.  ...  "
Stand
 6
nuts, top, bottom, screws, attach
+33%
-67%
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" ...  The kennel is not a type 200 that requires nuts bolts and lace point.  ...  "
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" ...  Missing a couple of bolts and nuts.  ...  "
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" ...  The top is screwed to the bottom with nuts and bolts.  ...  "
Sleep
 6
day, comfortable, cat, carriers, take
+100%
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" ...  My cats love to sleep in it when they take naps all day, so I leave it out, so they get used to it.  ...  "
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" ...  They sleep inside these carriers every day now instead of their big fluffy donut beds!  ...  "
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" ...  Will sleep all night and looks very comfortable for her  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my larger than normal cat, he uses it to sleep in when not being transported.  ...  "
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" ...  My cat is comfortable in it and loves to sleep in it.  ...  "
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" ...  Kitties are ten weeks old now and both can snuggle up comfortably in one carrier for sleep (even animal babies sometimes need a place to hide from the antics of human babies), but use their own separate carriers for actual transport.  ...  "
Marketplace / Product As Described
 6
works, shown, exactly, described
+100%
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" ...  The carrier is missing a piece/clip shown in the second picture.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as shown.  ...  "
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" ...  WORKS AS ADVERTISED  ...  "
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" ...  A picture is attached, although it might not be obvious how it works.  ...  "
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" ...  Item as described  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as expected.  ...  "
Performance
 4
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Good job Kitty .  ...  "
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" ...  It is sturdy and did the job.  ...  "
Color
 4
like, carrier, nice, blue
+100%
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" ...  This carrier checks all the boxes, other than being a very boring color.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel like it is sturdy, and the blue is a pretty color.  ...  "
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" ...  Besides the 2 doors, I like the color combination.  ...  "
Cut
 3
cut, cats, carrier, top, snip
+33%
-67%
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" ...  I used a wire cutter and sanded it down.  ...  "
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" ...  This carrier was to be used for my 2 ferrets and the holes did not appear to be as sharp/cutting as others reviewed other products (mentioning cats and ferrets cutting their noses when poking into the holes. ... The left side was cut like a square, the right much more curved like a semicircle cylinder.  ...  "
Camera
 3
shots
+67%
-33%
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" ...  He was in it before he knew it when I used this one to carry him to the vet for his shots.  ...  "
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" ...  I added photos on the two kittens coming home .   ...  "

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