Sleepypod Air pet carrier - Instructional Video

The innovative Sleepypod Air is the most versatile carrier available. It can be used as an in-cabin pet carrier for air travel, safe car seat, and as a cozy pet bed away from home. It's packed with features to help make pet travel a breeze.
Sleepypod rigorously tested Sleepypod Air to include the same dynamic crash tests used to test child safety restraints.
Some of Sleepypod Air's features:
• Compressible ends fold from 22″ to 19″ and finally to 16″ to fit the requirements of under seat airline requirements
• Top compresses down to 8″ if required
• Safe car seat (crash test certified by the Center for Pet Safety)
• Removable and washable plush bedding
• Attaches to telescopic luggage handles
• Folds flat for easy storage
• Top and side entries for easy access
• Secure and durable mesh panel positioned on three sides for better ventilation
• Sliding panel for additional privacy, wind and rain protection
• Pockets to stow necessary travel items
• Padded handle and removable, padded carry strap
Optional accessory:
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- Find more information about Sleepypod Air at sleepypod.com
- Learn how to acclimate your pet to travel on Sleepypod's "Pet Travel Safety Begins With Training" video at • Pet Travel Safety Begi...

[@ricski64]

Just retuned from travelling with a King Charles Cavalier in a sleepypod. Calgary-Los Angeles-Miami. 9 hrs over two days then return. She absolutely loved her carrier. Especially thru the terminal with the door open so she could see the people and interact while she rode high on my roller bag. The ability to conform under the seat kept the FA happy as it didn't intrude into the foot space. I think this is a good product and worth the money.

[@Sleepypod]

So happy to hear your pup enjoyed the trip in her Sleepypod carrier! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@dcensoni]

How large is your Cav? Mine is 17 lbs will she I Fit. Site says 15 lb max for dogs.

[@jessnpenny2105]

Was seeing if this could fit my cavachon. I found my answer :)

[@ellenngai5218]

My dog can't fully stand in the sleepypod, which is a requirement for many airlines. It doesn't look like the dog in the video can either. Anyone had issues with airline agents?

[@dfitz0321]

I’ve always thought the airline requirement that the dog be able to stand in the carrier is interesting, because the carrier has to be short enough to fit under the plane seat. If they were to enforce this, it would mean the only dogs that could travel would be very short dogs. But, what I’ve noticed is that with both my SleepyPod Air, and my Sherpa, the crates are soft/flexible which allows movement of the pet. So far, I’ve only traveled with puppies and a cat, both of which were easily able to fit in the SleepyPod Air. But, I will soon be traveling with a 13 1/2 lb dog who measures 11 1/2 inches at the withers. He fits comfortably, although can’t stand in the same position he can when outside of the crate.

[@MichelleDAmicofireflyglows]

In all of my years flying internationally with my dogs in cabin, nobody has ever asked if my dogs could stand inside their carriers.

[@TimeIdle]

I don't think they have to fully stand and it's not like the agent is going to check if your dog can fully stand in the carrier. I think the key is that they can stand tall enough to turn around inside the carrier if they want/need to.

[@margaretmathis4775]

@@TimeIdle That is my interpretation, as well.

[@TinaWiegand]

#perfection

[@selfpetcare6084]

Comfortable travel for your pets

[@sandracorona4659]

Hello all, I have seen how many people in different informational videos show and place taller small dogs - taller dog in a smaller carrier size - not being able to stand up - as per airline requirements - like in 30 videos. Yes, I too have been shopping around for a soft sided dog carrier and have seen and read too many inconsistencies as to how to measure your pet for the right crate and then these videos of pet literally only being able to stand up until the owner opens the top lid of the bag, otherwise the poor dog has to lay down until next time the lid is opened. Today I saw how the UK says to ignore pointy ears, in the past I have seen websites say to measure your dog from floor to head and then measure from floor to knee bone and then only use half of the leg measurement to determine the full height size??!!! I think that the last part - and base on what I’ve seen can only apply to soft sided carriers - because otherwise you would have to add 4 more inches to the original height to comply with the airline - stand up in kennel - requirements. So confused. I am stressing out big time. Has anybody had an airline tell you that your dog should have head room to stand up or have you actually been approved by the airline to buy a smaller size soft sided carrier than the pets size as it will be laying down the entire flight? Keep in mind that ai am talking about soft sided carriers. The hard kennels are a different thing and not an issue or part of this topic.

[@dfitz0321]

Freedom Speech It’s somewhat tricky because the carrier has to fit under the plane seat ... not many dogs are short enough to fit standing under a plane seat. Yet, any pet I’ve flown with lays down and sleeps throughout the flight anyway. My dog who is 13-14lbs, 11 1/2 inches at the whithers fits in the SleepyPod Air. My other dog who is closer to 16 inches and a little taller at 12 1/4 inches fits, but is pretty scrunched in ... although he likes to scrunch himself in to sleep ... guess it feels like a comfy den to him lol

[@MichelleDAmicofireflyglows]

The past 10 years I've been using my Sherpa pet carrier in a size XL and it works fine but on some EU flights, it's a fairly tight squeeze under the seats, but at least the Sherpa has good ventilation, otherwise I wouldn't permit my dog to travel in it.

[@charlotteraeflanigan1659]

@@MichelleDAmicofireflyglows so you’ve used the xl on flights and it fits under the seat? My dog is 35 lbs and it’s been impossible finding a carrier that fits her even laying down.

[@Squeaks281]

Is this appropriate for long car rides? I am traveling with two dogs (12 lb and 14 lb) and am considering purchasing a couple, but I'm wondering if it's too cramped for long stretches of travel? (We'll be stopping for gas/bathroom breaks)

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Jill - Thanks for our interest in Sleepypod Air. As with any carrier by any brand, weight is a general guideline for narrowing carrier choices. Measure the length and height of your pets and compare to the carrier dimensions. You can find Sleepypod It's dimensions at sleepypod.com/air Your pet should be able to stand and turn around in the carrier. If you have additional questions, please contact our customer service team at [e-mail] or [phone].

[@MrWonkycat]

I think the window pane is not optimal, it should be more transparent. My cat does not like it to be transported but when that takes place she is very curious and would like to see everything.

[@Sleepypod]

Hello MrWonkyCat - Yes, some cats are very curious about the world. We use mesh on our windows for ventilation so that there is air flowing to the pet in the carrier.

[@dfitz0321]

MrWonkycat I was curious about how well pets would be able to see through the window/mesh. I put my head inside ... I was surprised by how well I could see everything through the mesh. Rather than using the privacy panel, I carry a light blanket that is much easier to cover the crate if I feel my pet would prefer privacy.

[@louisw]

It took me a little too long to realize that 3:15, the view from overhead, not from the front seat.

[@Sleepypod]

Thanks for stopping by. We appreciate your interest in the Sleepypod air carrier. Yes, like children, pets should ride in the back seat for safer travel. Your pet could be injured if airbags deploy in an accident.

[@KristopherRieck]

What keeps the pet from suffocating in the closed space, when using the privacy panel?

[@Sleepypod]

Hello Kristopher, Thank you for your interest in the Sleepypod Air pet carrier. Sleepypod Air has ventilation mesh on three sides. The privacy panel covers only half of the ventilation mesh. This is viewable at approximately the 1:31 mark in the instructional video. You may find more information about the product on the Sleepypod web site at sleepypod.com.

[@Sleepypod]

Hello Kristopher, Thanks for your interest in the Sleepypod Air carrier. The durable mesh panel is positioned on three sides. If used, the sliding privacy panel will cover about half the area. You may view this at about the 1:20 point in the instructional video.You may find more information about Sleepypod Air at sleepypod.com

[@KristopherRieck]

Ok. I'll take a closer look. Thanks for your quick response!

[@dfitz0321]

Kristin Rieck I’m not sure what happened to my privacy panel, I just take a long a light towel or blanket which is easy to provide some privacy, but also quickly remove if temps rise.

[@miyahtallulah]

Please give Height/Width/Length dimensions [you gave length]. Airlines are only interested in dimensions

[@Sleepypod]

Thanks for your interest. Sizing, to include height, length and depth, for Sleepypod products can be found at sleepypod.com/sizing For additional questions feel free to reach out to Sleepypod via email at [e-mail] or via web chat at Sleepypod.com during regular business hours PST.

[@Ejliis]

Will this fit two small dogs (2kg each)?

[@Sleepypod]

Thanks for your interest in Sleepypod Air. Sleepypod does not recommend more than one pet in any carrier while the carrier is in motion.

[@gonewiththekale]

Will this fit a Coton de Tulear?

[@Sleepypod]

As with any pet carrier made by any brand, it's best to measure your pet's height and length and then compare against the carrier's dimensions. Weight is a general guideline for narrowing carrier choices. Find Sleepypod Air's dimensions at sleepypod.com/air If you need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our customer service team at [e-mail] or [phone].

[@gonewiththekale]

Very kind of you to reply, thank you very much for the information!

[@dfitz0321]

Gone with the Kale I was surprised to see that someone else said their Cavalier King Charles fit comfortably. I have a similar breed to the Cavalier, but mine is a little smaller breed. Mine is 13.5 lbs, 11.5 inches at the withers and fits well in the SleepyPod Air.

[@sia9887]

Can a pug fit in this

[@Sleepypod]

Hello Sia, Because dogs come in all shapes and sizes, you must first measure the height and length of your pet then compare the measurements to those of the carrier. Here is a link to the Sleepypod Air page on the Sleepypod website that has the product's dimensions - sleepypod.com/air Also, here is a link to a Sleepypod video with information on how to choose a pet carrier - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZrVeX18o9d3jqc

[@loriennyrodriguez820]

Can a pomeranian toy in fit in there?

[@Sleepypod]

Hello Lorienny, Toy dogs can fit in any of the Sleepypod carriers, but there are a couple of considerations: 1) If you choose to use the carrier as a car seat then you want the carrier to be fit proportionally (i.e. not too big) b/c you want to minimize the amount of space between the dog and crate in an accident. 2) Because dogs come in all shapes and sizes, you must first measure the height and length of your pet then compare the measurements to those of the carrier. Here is a link to a Sleepypod video with information on how to choose a pet carrier - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZrVeX18o9d3jqc You might start by measuring your pet then comparing against the size of the carriers on the product pages of the Sleepypod web site - sleepypod.com The smallest Sleepypod carrier is the Sleepypod Mini, followed by the Sleepypod Atom, then the Sleepypod, and then the Sleepypod Air. If you have additional questions specific to your pet, feel free to reach out to one of our product specialists vie email at [e-mail]

[@nayemsg]

Lorienny Rodriguez I have a Pomeranian and he fits perfectly. He loves it

[@lama7120]

It looks good but it's pricey:(

[@alexandrakahlia513]

Yes, very true. But I say its worth it!

[@laurenmichele89]

I am having problems keeping the door velcroed to the top. Any tips on this?

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Lauren - When you say you are having problems keeping the door velcroed to the top, is the velcro, when both sides placed together, not sticking? Is the Sleepypod Air new or is it older?

[@laurenmichele89]

The velco is not placed together at the top. And it is very new. Thanks.

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Lauren - We're not familiar with this problem so we will have one of our customer service reps arrange to have this Sleepypod Air returned for inspection and ship a new one to you. Please send us a direct message with the order number (if you purchased directly from Sleepypod) and we will contact you via the email on the order - or - send us your email with information on where and when you purchased the item. One of our reps will reach out to you thereafter.

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Lauren We haven't received a direct message from you. Please reach out to us via email with your order number (if you purchased directly from Sleepypod) or details of purchase from another retailer. We will arrange to ship you a new Sleepypod Air/have the old Sleepypod Air shipped back to us. The email address is [e-mail]

[@DorsetdogDotCom]

It's a shame that your carriers have absolutely no visibility along the sides for the dog to see forward, or see the human driving them around. Air circulation must be really restricted in there ?

[@Sleepypod]

Sleepypod Air was created with the pet's safety and comfort in mind. Padding on 2 sides help to cushion and protect the pet in the event of a car collision or hard stop. See the crash test at kzbin.info/www/bejne/goW8f4uce7GIicU Three entire sides of the carrier offer venting. With venting on three sides, Sleepypod carriers enable ample air flow.

[@basstrammel1322]

Someone recommended cutting out the inner layer of mesh, as there are several. Sleepypod probably wont like that, but your dog would! visibility 2 out of 4 directions just is was it is.

[@Bacciagalupe]

: )

[@Lucamitm]

Can this be attached to a bike rack ? Thanks

[@jessmjfan989]

In my Opinion this carrier seems a bit too small/ tight and theres no enough room for the animal to move around, looks a bit claustrophobic to me, and it can be easily mistaken for a regular bag which is not that good because someone may accidentally kick it with a dog or cat inside ..it would be a lot better if wecould actually see whats inside the carrier for the pets safety...

[@Sleepypod]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the Sleepypod Air instructional video. We're glad you took a moment to share your feedback. The dog in this video is the same weight and similar dimensions as the dog in this Sleepypod video, "Air Travel With a Dog." Here you'll see the dog is able to move with ease and turn around in the carrier. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaebfpqinptsbac We can understand how you might want to see more of the interior of the carrier so we've asked our web team to add photos to the Sleepypod website. Thanks for that feedback! With regards to har carrier vs soft carrier, we appreciate hearing your preference. We've created this design to accommodate in-cabin and car travel. The car seat function has been crash-tested at US, Canadian, and EU child safety seat standards, then independently tested by the Center for Pet Safety. We landed on this design after much testing to include various carrier styles. You can see some of this testing here on Sleepypod's KZbin channel in the "Crash Tests" and "Research Lab" playlists. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You can reach us via web chat on the Sleepypod home page at Sleepypod.com or via email at [e-mail]

[@EloraLiveZ]

That dog would suffocate in there. That carrier is way too small for that dog.

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Elora - Puffy is one of Sleepypod's office pets. He regularly naps in the Sleepypod Air when in the office and uses it for in-cabin air travel. Puffy is right at the max recommendation for using Sleepypod Air. The maximum recommended pet weight for a Sleepypod Air is 18 lbs. As with any carrier by any brand, weight is a general guideline so a pet owner should measure the length and height of the pet and compare against the carrier dimensions. There should not be too much extra room for the pet to slide in the carrier while the carrier is in motion.

[@dfitz0321]

Elora D the entire strip that goes from bottom front, across the top, and down the back is mesh - so air easily flows. I’m not sure about circulation if you use the privacy panel - I don’t use the privacy panel.

[@MichelleDAmicofireflyglows]

@@dfitz0321 But if the carrier is placed under the seat by the wide end of it, that entire circulation panel is only exposed to the top part of the seat and seat sides where there is no air flow.

[@elaineg60]

That dog in the video seemed crammed into the carrier. I’m considering this carrier because of the quality and reputation of the company, (after a bad experience with another, expensive-but low quality carrier-my Houdini was somehow able to unzip one of the zippers far enough to get her precious self stuck halfway out 🙄). My concern is space. Although the flight itself is less than 3 hours, with the layover, it’s a total of 4+ for @Kitty_Leela to be scrunched up in a small carrier. My baby is about 17lbs, but looks a lot bigger with a thick undercoat and long orange hair. Anyone else with a kitty her size and experience traveling in this? We’re also going to be taking a VERY long road trip when we move in January. I’m planning on getting a large wire crate that will fill most of my daughter’s back seat-so we can put a small litter box in it. It’s going to be a 36-40 hour drive, if anyone has any other suggestions, I’m open to them! I actually thought about flying her in cargo down there and having my other daughter pick her up-to avoid putting her through the stress of 36+ hours in a car, finding a hotel for our 1 break, etc. then, I read several horror stories about people who did this & lost their fur-babies. Either way, I know it won’t be easy...

[@Sleepypod]

Thanks for your interest in the Sleepypod Air carrier. As with any carrier by any brand, you should measure your pet and compare against the dimensions of the carrier. Weight is a general guideline for narrowing carrier choice. You should also take the pet's flexibility into consideration as the pet should be able to turn around in the carrier. In general, cats tend to be more flexible than dogs. Lastly, if your pet was trying to get out of the previous carrier it is likely that she was experiencing anxiety or fear. Take some time to acclimate your pet prior to travel -- cats are notoriously fearful travel. Sleepypod Air, with it's plush bedding, can be used as a cozy napping spot at home. A familliar space helps make travel less stressful. There are lots of good videos out there with tips. We recommend the Kitten Lady's "How to Fly With Your Cat" video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqG4fWivpdillZo Sleepypod has videos on this same KZbin channel with tips from pet experts. Hope this helps.

[@rizcampos605]

That poor dog, she/he is too big for that carrier, it is very clear that it barely fits, so i would say this carrier is only for TOY size dogs.

[@Sleepypod]

Hi Riz - Puffy is one of Sleepypod's office pets who regular. Puffy is right at the max recommendation for using Sleepypod Air. The maximum recommended weight for a Sleepypod Air is 18 lbs. As with any carrier by any brand, weight is a general guideline and a pet owner should measure the length and height of the carrier and compare against the carrier dimensions. There should not be too much extra room for the pet to slide in the carrier while the carrier is in motion. Typically toy size dogs fit best in the Sleepypod Atom and Sleepypod Mini carrier models.

[@rizcampos605]

Thank you very much for the information, I have a very small chihuahua dog, so I think this carrier would work great. : )

[@pboffy6009]

The part where you hook the carrier into the car seat is not the correct direction (you have it on its side so the dog would be thrown upside down!). The carrier is supposed to stay upright, with the seatbelts slipped through the latch covers on each side. The correct way is demonstrated on another manufacturer’s video featuring a man, with the same narration text as this video.

[@Sleepypod]

Sleepypod is the manufacturer of the Sleepypod Air carrier being demonstrated in this instructional video. This is the official KZbin site of Sleepypod. These are the correct instructions for securing the Sleepypod Air in a car. It is how this carrier was secured when crash testing at U.S., Canadian and European child safety seat standards. All of these test may be viewed on this KZbin channel. Other manufacturers may opt to secure their products differently.

[@dfitz0321]

I’m not sure if you realize they are filming looking down (as if looking down into a convertible that has the top down), not from the side ... the carrier in the video is placed with the bottom of the carrier on the seat.

[@KristopherRieck]

BTW, the word "IT" is for inanimate objects. Pets can be referred to as him or her, depending on Male/Female sex.

[@LillyBunnyBoo]

You're truly an idiot.

[@bigbadbobmcguire7484]

I need a motorcycle tank bag for my little dog not for an airplane not for the back of your back I need one for my tank now it can't scratch the gas tank on my $70,000 machine