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Vet trips, weekend markets, café visits — getting around with a small dog is easier when your hands are free. The Pet Supplies Australia Dog Backpack keeps your dog close and comfortable while you carry them hands-free on your back. Oxford cloth and thickened mesh panels deliver the ventilation Australian summers demand, and padded shoulder straps distribute the load whether you're heading to the local farmers' market or catching public transport across town.
| Feature | Dog Backpack | Tote-Style Carrier | Hard-Shell Crate | Dog Pram/Stroller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-free carry | Yes | No — one hand occupied | No | Yes — handle required |
| Ventilation | Thickened mesh, multiple sides | Single mesh window | Vent slots only | Mesh sides |
| Max dog weight | Up to 12 kg | Up to approx. 6 kg | Up to 20 kg | Up to approx. 15 kg |
| Public-transport-friendly | Yes | Yes | Limited | No |
| Compact for storage | Folds flat | Folds flat | Rigid, bulky | Partially folds |
| Price from (AUD) | $55.99 | Approx. $35 | Approx. $80 | Approx. $180 |
A rigid hard-shell crate starts around $80 and occupies significant boot space; a dog pram begins at roughly $180 and requires clear footpath room. A standard tote carrier frees one hand at best. For dogs under 12 kg, the Dog Backpack replaces all three for everyday outings — at a starting price of $55.99 that undercuts most pram and crate alternatives without sacrificing ventilation or interior comfort.
The Small size suits dogs up to approximately 5 kg with a chest girth under 35 cm. Medium suits dogs up to 8 kg with a chest girth under 45 cm. Large suits dogs up to 12 kg with a chest girth under 55 cm. If your dog sits between sizes, size up for comfort.
Yes — the Dog Backpack works equally well for cats of a similar weight. The enclosed padded interior and ventilated mesh panels suit cats that are comfortable being carried in a bag.
The Oxford cloth outer shell is water-resistant and handles light rain. It is not fully waterproof. Avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rain and allow the bag to dry fully between uses.
Wipe the interior and exterior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Allow to air dry completely before the next use. Machine washing is not recommended as it may affect the shape and padding.
For dogs new to carriers, begin with short sessions at home — place them inside with the closure open to let them explore the space. Gradually work up to fastening the closure, then short outings before progressing to longer trips.
Pet Supplies Australia offers a 30-day return window. Change-of-mind returns are accepted in original, unused condition. Faulty items are covered separately — contact support@petsuppliesaustralia.com.au and the team will arrange a replacement or refund.
Yes — AfterPay is available at checkout. Split your purchase into four equal fortnightly instalments at no additional cost.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 109 reviews.
The backpack is reasonable quality (not high but ok) - it would be better if there was a chest strap (good backpacks have this). My dog happily got in it and happily stayed there and after the walk she didn’t seem to want to jump out so that was all excellent. I bought a medium for my little dog and that is good as i wanted a little more space in the pack for her.
I bought a large as my dog is 10kg and glad Igor the extra room. The backpack itself is comfortable to wear and lightweight. However, when unzipping it to put my dog in one of the zippers broke immediately and cannot be used. This makes it more difficult to zip up and made me question the quality. I like the inside clip as this has stopped my dog from moving too much whilst I am walking or riding a bike. Overall happy with the purchase.
Used the backpack to keep my Senior dog off the ground whilst watching a triathlon event. It got many comments. The quality is ok, it did what it needed to do.
Perfect for my baby!
My poor old, blind dog couldn’t come with us on walks any more but now that we have her bag she’s loving being back on walks. As an added bonus I get twice the exercise carrying an extra 8 kg!
Marvel loves to be held close and this backpack is ideal. He enjoys our rides to the shops.
Lovely backpack. Does the job I bought it for.
Buzz loves his back pack and so do I. It has been super handy in the early months prior to being fully vaccinated. I know I will get lots of use out of it in the future too if he gets tired on our walks.
Thanks
Great backpack. No issues. Daisy was more than happy to sit in the backpack while we went for a bike ride.
He doesn't like getting in it but then loves the ride.
We bought so Coco could go bike riding with us ❤️
This is the best thing to take your small dog into shops or somewhere its not safe to walk them. It works equally on the front and back. Great product.
Lola can’t walk very far at the moment but hates it when we go without her. So this was a great answer to our problem. She loves it.
This is the small, and perfect size for our mini foxie of 5 1/2 kgs, I wear it on my front and she loves it!!
Consistent with the description, the mesh surface is breathable, the size is suitable, convenient and comfortable, and travel is very convenient!
The colors are bright and the quality of the bag is good,
Convenient dog bag. My York 2.5kg is close in size! already used. recommend!
Very convenient bag
I chose a size S for that retriever, which weighs 2.9kg. The size is just right. Although it seems small at first.
I highly recommend you to buy, essential when traveling, free your hands,
The bag is cool, the stitching is high quality, and most importantly, the dog is comfortable!
Everything is good. Fast delivery, good quality backpack
The workmanship is very durable, very satisfied, recommended!
Excellent quality!
My dog seems very comfortable. There are also adjustable straps that can be tightened if needed. The quality is very good!
good quality. The bag is soft and breathable
The quality is very good and fits perfectly. I still like it, it looks good
The backpack has no odor! Fits my pug 4kg
The backpack looks sturdy, the materials are good, the colors are cool, the arrival time was shorter than suggested
The backpack is received, the quality is good, it is a very breathable backpack for summer.
The bag is quite big, you can put things on both sides, and you can go out to play with them on your back.
The size is right and it is convenient to travel.
Good size, easy to carry
The cat is very nice in it,
With this bag, travel is much easier
Comfortable to carry, good bag, good quality
The bag is beautiful. Also the perfect size for a 3kg dog
I love taking the dog out to play, the zipper opens for easy access
Backpack size S is perfect for my 3kg dog. Super fast shipping.
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