"The Explorer" Cat Backpack - Sunset Pink
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Made to Explore Together
“The Explorer” is a lightweight cat backpack made for everyday adventures, quick errands, road trips, and life on the go. Breathable mesh gives your cat airflow and visibility to safely look around, while the structured design creates a cozy space to curl up and relax between adventures.
The front window rolls up for extra interaction and visibility, and the lightweight, space-saving design stores flat when not in use — making it easy to grab, go, and explore more together.
Adventure-Ready Details
✔ Holds cats up to 15 lbs / 6.8 kg
✔ Breathable mesh for airflow & visibility
✔ Roll-up front window for extra interaction
✔ Lightweight, structured backpack design
✔ Padded shoulder straps & back panel
✔ Adjustable interior harness leash clip
✔ Side zippered pocket for essentials
✔ Water bottle pocket
✔ Stores flat for easy storage
✔ Compact, easy-to-carry shape
FAQs
“The Explorer” is designed to hold cats up to 15 lbs / 6.8 kg.
Yes! The front mesh panel allows airflow and visibility to help keep your cat comfortable.
Yes — it includes a zippered side pocket for small essentials and a water bottle pocket.
Absolutely. “The Explorer” was designed specifically for lightweight everyday outings, errands, walks, and casual adventures with your cat.
Great For:
- Everyday outings
- Walks & errands
- Vet visits
- Weekend adventures
- Public transportation
- Cats who enjoy watching the world around them
17 x 12 x 8.5 in | (43 x 30.5 x 21.6 cm)
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.
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.
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.
All orders ship with love from our warehouse in New York. Orders are fulfilled within 1-5 business days. International orders usually arrive in around 5 business days depending on your location.
For international shipping information, please see our international FAQs.
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.
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