Argo Large Aero-Pet Airline-Approved Pet Carrier, Kiwi Green

I've had this bag nearly 3 years. I bought it to replace a carrier that I'd gotten at TJMax. Honestly I was stunned at the price but wanted to get a carrier that would last so I took the chance. The carrier has traveled many thousands of miles by air and car. My Yorkie likes it well enough that when I'm starting to get packed for a trip he jumps in and sits waiting! Here are my observations on the bag. Pro's -terrific construction, great zippers, I've not had one problem with how this bag has stood up. -interior is easy to clean. My dog got car sick during a bumpy ride to the airport and we still had 6 hours of flying time. I went to the ladies room and within minutes had this carrier ready to go. -soft and comfortable for your pet. Whoever designed this, did their best to make sure your pet would be secure and comfortable. -accept for the bright colors (which I love) this bag is not often noticed as a pet carrier which stops lots of 'visits' by small kids and adults at the airport when your trying to make sure your dog is 'relaxed' -fits nicely under the seat. I tend to choose the window or dreaded middle seat when I'm flying w/ my dog because there is just a little more room for my feet and the carrier. The aisle seat will accommodate your carrier but not much space for you! -easy to get the dog in and out of. Top Loads and has a side hatch to get out. -carry strap is study and you have a couple of options to hook it up for your own body habitus and comfort when carrying through the airport. -easy to store when not in use. I keep on a shelf in my laundry room, but it could store easily under a bed. Cons there aren't to many things that I don't like about the carrier but there are a couple of improvements the company could make. -could use a little more ventilation....can get a little warm in there. But this can be remedied by tucking a soft ice pack under the liner which lifts up. The dog gets enough air but the heat can build up in a small space. -there is very little storage. just enough space for a small am't of food and treats and a nylon leash. I've adapted to this but it is a bit inconvenient, though it leaves your pet maximum space so the trade off is just that. would I buy this again? Absolutely. Do I think this is over priced? Any doubts I had as to whether or not I'd been taken were eliminated by my pet's comfort with this carrier. I used to have to wrestle with him to get him in his other carrier. Now I snap, my fingers, point 'in', he jumps in I give him a pet on the head, zip it up and we're ready to go! This is so well made I think it will outlive the dog (and perhaps me!) UPDATE: Dec 2014. The Carrier did outlive my Yorkie Louis who was 14. I've had the carrier for 7 years now. All the zippers work. It still looks in wonderful shape. My new Puppy Finnegan has now inherited it and has taken his first few trips to the Vet in it while we are still in the 'keep away from other dogs until he has all his shots stage' he has acclimated well to it. It is sturdy and easy to get the dog in and out. I just gently push him down until he is lying in it and he is fine. It does get warm. I use a small ice pack underneath the padding when I travel in summer. It is easy to clean. and highly recommend it for a dog 8lbs or less. It would be a little tight for a dog larger. Great product!

We purchased this carrier in anticipation of flying with our cat for a long trip over the holidays. Like many other people on this and other sites, we fretted about the airline's size and weight requirements, since this carrier was an inch longer than the required size and with the cat, very close to the 20lb weight requirement for US Airways. We should not have worried as no one measured anything. It fit fine under the seat, even on a pretty small plane (Canadair Regional Jet). The inch long "violation" means it extends into your footspace an inch more than it should - worth it for the animal's comfort, since I wasn't going to be comfortable even if I did have that inch. This carrier is well designed on a number of levels. Most importantly, the shoulder strap attaches to the carrier in two conformations so you can carry it in the pictured way (wide and low) or on its side (tall and narrow). Tall and narrow was much more maneuverable in the airport and helped us finesse the "stand up and turn around" requirement. It's very sturdy, particularly the mesh windows which appear to have a kind of wire mesh behind the black netting, which I presume makes it more claw-resistant. The two entryways (top and side) were convenient for getting the cat out for security screening, since she really didn't want to leave this carrier. I think that's partially because it's fairly snug in there (good for cats, who like to feel protected, but not for dogs, who need more space) and partially because we familiarized her with the carrier, with treats afterwards, for a few weeks beforehand. The side pocket is perfect for her payment certificate, vet certificate, and a small bag of treats, but nothing larger. In short, this carrier is spendy, but it's a Cadillac. It was such a good experience that I will probably travel with her again the next time I go to a cat friendly location.

Pet parents, this carrier is AMAZING. If you are looking for a durable, comfortable, stylish, light, and comfy pet carrier,, LOOK NO FURTHER. I've purchased 10 different carriers and sent all of the back. Teafco Argo Airline Approved Aero-Pet Carrier has honestly exceeded my expectations. I got it to take my Bengal cat from Europe to the US. We had a connecting flight, total travel time 18 hours. We got delayed on the first leg, and the trip turned into a 24-hour adventure. This bag outlasted a few tantrums, and I mean TANTRUMS. However, thought the journey, my cat was super comfortable and safe. All I had to do was open the top, and let her look around. Today, this bag is her favorite spot. I couldn't put it away since she loves to spend time in it. I leave it open and now its part of her playground :) IMPORTANT: It's not very big. This carrier is made for a small to large-ish cat and small dogs like Chi or a small breed puppy. I also have two 12lb toy poodles, and they would not fit into this bag. It's not tall enough. I traveled with Turkish Airlines, and the beg was a tight squeeze, but it fits. I hope this review helps; we had such a hard time finding the right carrier.

I agonized over this purchase for my very spastic and neurotic cat's impending cross-country travel plans. This product appears very sturdy, well-made and possibly resistant to an animal's fevered attempts to claw its way out. It is attractive, compact and utterly charming, though I have shoes larger than it. My cat and I are due to fly on Air Tran in about a month, and their dimensions for animal carriers are ridiculously tiny 8.5 inches high, by 12 inches wide, by 17 inches long. I do not usually bring my cat on board with me since the constant and unpredictable sounds, motion and general hubbub only add to his anxiety. In fact, on one flight from NY to CA he ate his way out of his lovely, expensive, luxury pet carrier - it took him an hour and the removal of 8 of his own nails, then pop came his head and legs and we spent the rest of the flight in the bathroom! Not an experience to repeat. I was forced to purchase a Sherpa soft carrier for him on another flight that he did not destroy and expected to use that one again on our next travels. However, Air Tran does not allow pets as checked baggage, and although they do allow in-cabin privileges for pets, their dimensions are far smaller than my nearly new Sherpa bag. I purchased this one to conform to the size, and although it is a bit expensive, it seems to be a high quality item. I have read reviews of several carry on soft pet carriers, and this one seems the most positive. I only hope that my cat doesn't channel his inner Gozilla, and that he remains calm enough in such a tight space for our 6 hour flight. He does fit, he's 8 lbs but very tall. I've been trying to acclimate him by leaving it out and tempting him with yummy treats inside it. Wish us luck! I'll add to this review after our journey in August.

I currently own two of these pet carriers. One smaller sized, and the larger sized. The large size works for cats up to about 15 or 16 lbs. The smaller up to about 13. Anything over that and you're pretty much stuffing your pet into a piece of luggage and sitting on it to zip it closed. Which really isn't an ideal situation for you, or the pet... Especially if they have claws. The windows are small, but available so that your pet can feel somewhat safe in the enclosure unlike the all-screen zip-up models. The carrier is durable, the screens are flexible, and the pockets are convenient for storing treats, medications, or even a leash. Every time I have taken one of my cats to the vet in one of these carriers I have received comments from the vets about how amazingly nice and well built the carrier is. This is across three different veterinary offices, and they all notice the carrier and comment. The only drawback I've seen is that the sides and bottom padding (removable) are made of shiny vinyl plastic that claws can really chew up if your pet easily stresses out and is desperately trying to get out of the carrier. Mine so far have a few simple puncture holes in them, and at some point I will likely build some sort of cloth wrapping to keep them from doing further damage. If you're looking to transport your pet in style, this really is the carrier for you. If you don't care that your pet is bouncing around inside a large hard-sided case, or you're just cheap when it comes to your pets? This isn't the carrier you're looking for (waves hand), you don't need to buy the Teafco Argo Aer-Pet carrier.

I ordered this carrier for my 9-10 pound cat in small. If your pet is over 4-5 pounds, this carrier is way too small for your pet. So I returned and bought a "new" large one which is a few inches larger in size. When I opened it up, dog hair fell out, it had scratches on the bottom pad, and the bottom was warped. It had clearly been used. So I returned it explaining why in the notes section, hoping I would get a "new" product for the "new" price I paid for it. NOPE! The second large carrier had claw marks on the bottom, and there were stains on the top. Amazon was very nice to send the the second bag so quickly, but it is a shame that Argo just reships used products to a customer who has already complained about paying a new price for a USED product. Very disappointed and frustrated.

I purchased this item back in January and never wrote a review. It was a hard decision because I found that other reviews did not supply the information I needed. So this was a "fearful" purchase and I crossed my fingers that I choose the correct size. At the time I was flying Southwest to pick up my Yorkie puppy. He was about two pounds and he fit perfectly inside with the cushion still inside. I wrapped the cushion with wee-wee pads to easily change them if he went in the carrier. The cushion is waterproof. I didn't have any issues with him getting inside and staying inside he was very comfortable. I also did not see any moisture that some other reviewers had. However, when I was traveling it was still cold enough to need a jacket and gloves. I put some toys in there and asked for ice at times during the flight, but he was cool, calm, and collective for all 3 flights. Yes, 3 flights! I traveled quite a distance for this little guy. This carrier is stylish and doesn't look like a carrier at all. I do wish there was a sleeve to better secure it to my rolling luggage, but I managed just fine. To date my Yorkie pup is just under 4 pounds and fits well in his carrier with or without the cushion. I would probably take the cushion out though because he will have more space and he is trained so no worries about accidents. There are velcro strips so I place a towel so they don't scratch him. He will still go in it without the towel and enjoys his carrier as a go to place. He prefers going through the top, but can easily go through the small opening (which he does) but, again he is a 4 pound Yorkie. I have added pictures. This is him when I first got him in the airport. This carrier fits well under any seat for Southwest airlines with room to spare. I purchased the small and I am sure a medium would fit well too, but it is too bulky for my needs as my dog fits just fine in the small. I hope this helps for those deciding between the two sizes small and medium. The pocket on the side is spacious enough to carry essentials, but depending on what else you need/want you will need to have something else to carry the rest. A few toys, treats, spare pee-pad, will fit well and you'll have space for a few other tidbits.

I LOVE THIS BAG!! It's stylish and appears to be high quality!! However, I got to the airport and the agent I was dealed with at the USAir counter, would not allow me thru. In order to get on my flight I had to purchase another new bag from one of the shops in the Orlando Airport. It was a huge ordeal, not cheap and I almost missed my flight. I still believe there is nothing wrong with this bag and no reason he should not have let me thru!!! But I returned the bag because I didn't need two... :( This one was much nicer than the one I ended up with and it was cheaper!! (plus they actually started to give me a hard time for carrying two bags on the plane. But I think the girl saw the look on my face and thought better of it.) What a nightmare!! My final thought is that it's one of the better quality bags out there and that particular agent was having a bad day and didn't know what he was talking about... Their rules are a matter of interpretation and if you get someone that interpretates them incorrectly, you are the one that suffers. GOOD LUCK!!