"The Navigator" Convertible Cat Backpack in Heather Grey - For Adventurous Cats and Humans
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Why You'll Love it
Adventure is calling, and "The Navigator" Convertible Cat Backpack is your ultimate companion for exploring the great outdoors and beyond with your feline friend. This premium backpack combines thoughtful design and unparalleled functionality, making it perfect for hiking, travel, and everyday adventures like vet visits or car rides.
With rave reviews from cat parents worldwide, this backpack is a game-changer. It’s not just a carrier—it’s an investment in quality, comfort, and unforgettable adventures with your cat.
Plenty of Space & Strong, Breathable Mesh
With a spacious interior, this sturdy and secure carrier holds up to 25 lbs | 11.5 kg with room for two cats and has two adjustable harness clips.
It features breathable mesh windows on all three sides, ensuring your cat stays calm and curious while enjoying the view.
Innovative Interior Structure Means Your Cat Can Ride Comfortably On Top.
Ultimate Comfort & Adjustability
Equipped with adjustable chest, waist, and shoulder straps, the bag ensures even weight distribution for a comfortable carry, even on long trips.
The chest strap slider means the perfect fit no matter what your size.
Converts to Duffle & Flies on Most Airlines
Use as a backpack or convert to a duffle with the detachable shoulder strap to adapt to your travel needs.
The removable, foldable mat provides extra versatility, and the entire bag collapses flat for easy storage.
Built for adventurers, it’s also a dream for travelers—providing ease during flights, keeping cats comfortable with top and front openings, and offering quick access to essentials in chaotic moments.
Flying with your cat? Read our ultimate guide.
Perfect for Hiking. So. Many. Pockets.
The ultimate cat backpack for hikers, "The Navigator" has a dedicated water bladder pocket along with mesh stretch pockets, and a covered pocket with and multiple storage compartments for treats, documents, water bowls, keys, and any supplies you can possibly need.
Full Feature List
- Holds up to 25 lbs | 11.5 kg of cat
- Breathable & sturdy mesh windows on all three sides
- Water reservoir pocket inside backpack (water bladder not included)
- Zippered pocket with 3 inside pockets and key hook
- Two Flexible side pockets for water bottles and supplies
- Two slide-adjustable clips inside to attach harnesses or leashes (yes, you can use for 2 cats)
- Adjustable waist strap (extra long)
- Adjustable chest strap (adjust both the length and height with sliders)
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Zipper clips on all zippers
- Can be used as a backpack or carried as a duffle / "traditional" carrier
- Detachable shoulder strap for duffle carry option
- Removable mat folds to fit both ways
- Entire bag folds up to pack flat and for easy storage
Many of our cat backpack styles are airline approved. Learn more about that here.
Dimensions & Weight
Maximum Weight: Cats: 25lbs || 11.5kg
Dimensions:
HEIGHT: 18 IN | WIDTH 15.4 IN | DEPTH: 10 IN
HEIGHT: 46 CM | WIDTH 39 CM | DEPTH: 24.5 CM
Bag itself weights about 4.5lbs || 2 kg
Shipping, Return, & Exchange Policy
All orders ship with love from our warehouse in New York. Orders are fulfilled within 1-5 business days. U.S. orders usually arrive in 3-5 business days depending on your location.
International orders orders also ship from our New York warehouse. For international shipping information, please see our international FAQs.
United States:
Exchange or return items for store credit (receive a $5 bonus with your store credit) within 20 days of receipt here: travelcatshop.happyreturns.com
To return by mail with a free shipping label, a $10 fee applies.
Looking to start an international return?
For Outside the United States visit our International Returns Portal
- In the unlikely event that a product arrives damaged, contact us via email (meow@travelcatshop.com) within 20 days of receipt of the package with photo and video evidence and we will send the necessary replacements items.
Assembly Instructions
Customer Reviews
5 stars because this backpack fully follows through on its promises. it's the most comfortable backpack i've worn, even with a 13lb cat inside.
if i could make a suggestion - i wish that the mesh windows on the side could also zip open. my cat is still getting used to travel so i wear the backpack on my chest to keep an eye on him. openable side windows would make it much easier to get my hands inside while i'm wearing it to pet, feed, adjust his harness, etc.
I took a few months before deciding to purchase, but everything is working out wonderfully! My cat took to it well and our walks are now up to an hour. If I leave it out, my cat will get inside and sit down. Once she even went into the open closet door and tried to get it down herself! It is surprisingly comfortable and I love having Whimsy with me. We got the combo with the harness but she is not a fan of the harness so we just keep her zipped in.
We were undecided about buying this for quite some time but finally did it. Glad I did. Tessa's less stressed in her backpack rides, and is even learning how to sit on top. It's comfortable to wear, too. Worth it.
Our backpack is amazing - our little boy loves his adventures and it's sturdy and adjustable so can be comfortable for me (female) as well as my husband. It feels safe and you can just tell it's incredibly good quality. We will be buying from this company again - thankyou!!
I’m a big fan of this backpack! Aspects that I really like/ didn’t necessarily see with other backpacks on the market: the big storage side pockets, the compartment for a water bladder, and the sturdy straps inside that give it more structure and make it work for two cats. I love that it comes with two leashes so both cats can be secured!
A couple things that I think could be improved: the clips on the leads inside are pretty hard to use and took a lot of force and some fanagling to get them on and off my cats’ vests. I ended up cutting them off and substituting a couple small carabiners that are easier to manipulate. I think the lumbar area could use slightly more cushioning, although I’m still in a stage where I’m continuing to adjust the straps to improve the fit. I think that another cool feature would be a retractable rain cover that could just go over the top to keep them dry if it starts raining while I’m out.
Overall I love the versatility and structure and I think it’s a great backpack/carrier! (For reference, my kittens are each about 3.5 lb in these pictures).
