Vet day, road trip or cargo hold: one hard shell.

Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Pet Kennel

A pick for carriers & travel bags

Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Pet Kennel

  • Splits in two

Durable hard-sided kennel with ventilation slots for car travel and vet visits.

  • Best for: Car travel crating

  • Skip it if: You're flying and want soft sides.

Why this one

  • Hard shellA hard plastic shell for car trips and vet visits.

  • Vents all aroundVentilation slots on all sides keep air moving.

  • Splits in twoTop and bottom halves separate for an easy wash-out.

How it'll go

  1. Carry it to the car empty, then load up.
  2. Fit the top and bottom halves together by hand. It needs no tools.

What you'll notice

  • One click of the latch, and the trip is underway.
  • It goes together with no tools.

Good to know

The catch: Heavy. Carry it to the car empty, then load up.

  • It's heavy, so carry it to the car empty, then load up.
  • Basic on purpose: a shell, a door and vents.

Skip it if: You're flying and want soft sides. The MASKEYON Expandable Soft-Sided Airline Carrier zips to airline size.

Quick facts

  • TypeHard-sided pet kennel
  • Use onCar travel, vet visits
  • ForDogs and cats

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