Overall I really enjoy the carrier
357267
Overall I really enjoy the carrier. There'e plenty of room for both of my rabbits who are both a good size. I like the multiple doors and the see through front. My only issue is the plastic clasps at the top. They are flimsy and annoying. They're hard to open and I'm always worried they're gonna pop open. Everything else is great.
3413253
Previously, I have owned a Sherpa carrier and have used it only when necessary for hurricane evacuation, etc.  It is huge, and fit both pets I once had.  The Sherpa is great if you have a larger pet and no real carry-ons.  (I believe it's the largest carrier that is allowed on the major airlines; the dimensions are bigger than what is stated on their websites, but Sherpa is the only carrier that is mentioned as bigger yet an allowed exception.)

I now have a kitten and I wanted something that would be discreet and  fit with my rollerboard suitcase.

The Atom is a perfect size for my kitten.  She can sit or stretch out with no problem.  Right now, she's only 2.5 pounds.  To compare, I put my sister's 11 pound cat in the carrier. She fit snugly.  Although she couldn't sit up, she was able to stretch out slightly and seemed comfortable.  I think it would be great for flights 3 hours or less.

When I received the carrier, I put it on the floor and placed some toys in it to get my kitty used to it.  She wandered into it and was even found napping at one point.
The Atom slipped easily onto the handle of my roll-aboard.  In this position, I liked how my pet was raised nearer to my eye, which allowed me to be very aware of how she was doing.
I purchased the black Atom, and it blended well with my other black luggage.  The zippers seem sturdy and the bag feels well-constructed.  There is a clip on either side of this bag which can be hooked onto a seatbelt. This is a great feature, in addition to the handle sleeve, for seamless transfers between car, luggage, and plane.
Cons:  Pockets are nice, but they close only with a small velcro tab.  Things may easily fall out.  The shoulder strap is nice, but there is no way to disconect it.  For my purposes, I used the handle slide when walking through the terminal and I used the handle located on the top of the carrier to carry the bag.  The shoulder strap only got in the way.
I would definitely suggest this carrier to others who have a small pet.
4866324
I really like the way this carrier looks and that there is a easy pull handle for flipping the carrier up. I would recommend it to anyone needing a flip up carrier.

I asked a question if the unit comes with reflectors (not the light kit) for the oval holes in the back. I noticed on the manufacturers website that the photos had reflectors in the oval holes. The image on Amazon did not show the reflectors. Most of the answers I got was about the optional light kit not coming with it. But, I was asking about the reflectors. I ordered the unit and when I received it, I got my answer. Yes, it comes with two reflectors that snap in the oval holes. As I am using this for the back of my fifth wheel and do not have a light plug on the hitch, this works great for me. I wanted some kind of reflectors, but did not wish to spend the $49 on a light kit.

The only thing I did not like about it was the plastic panels. In the image, it looks like it might be silver or brushed aluminum panels. The are plastic. They are thick plastic and looks tough, but I would have thought for the price that the panel would be metal.

The assembly was easy and took maybe 10 to 15 minutes with a crescent wrench, socket set, and a philip screwdriver.

Oh yay, one more thing. It did not have any instructions with it. Their website has all the institutions for download.

All and all it seems to be a tough carrier, despite the plastic panels, and I would defiantly recommend it.
95546
This carrier is really great my 4 pound Yorkie really loves it.  I gave it a four stars only because it should have padding in the shoulder strap area.  I also bought another one for my daughter's 4 pound fox terrier and he loves it too.
937091
I purchased this carrier because my cat grew out of the hard-sided carrier we had for her. Her shoulders are about 13" high (even though she's less than 10 lbs) and many carriers are too short. My kitty can't fully stand up in it, but the top and door mesh does unzip and roll back, so I can open those up and she has plenty of room!
Overall, this carrier is great - setup and folding down is easy, it is very spacious, there's a strap to clip to your pet's harness, and using the seat belt loop is handy. I love that it's super lightweight and the fleece pad is removable to wash. Downside is that the fleece "pad" is super thin - more like just a single layer of fleece. I've used it several times over the past 2 months, including for a 20 hour car ride cross-country.
I have previously tried the Bergan Comfort Carrier (Large) and Sherpa Delux Large Carrier - both of which were way to tiny (short) for my cat, although rated for pets up to 22 lbs.
572741
My little dog rides comfortably in it while I shop. She likes to lean into me and hang the opposite front paw out the open side. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the piece to attach to her harness isn't firmly attached to the carrier. You wrap it around one side or the other and I often worry how secure it is.
2994425
like others, I was not excited to spend a lot of money on a dog (pet) carrier.  I originally bought the small and exchanged it for a large.  The design is pretty stunning.  The hardware; incredible.  I have had the carrier for a couple weeks and use it during the week to get my Lhasa Apso back and forth to work.  As some other reviewers have noted, the cushion on the bottom is un-neccessary and takes up valuable real estate inside the bag.  I removed it and replaced it with a fleece cover.
I am very pleased and it is worth the money
2656656
I could rationalize 5 stars but not if the standard is no complaints at all.  I'm confident this is the most solid cargo carrier I found.  The minor assembly was easy.  The raised arm is very nice.  Only 2 complaints.  The carrier should at least come standard with reflectors or at the very minimum throw in some reflector tape.  You simply cannot safely drive with this without that.  On mine there was 3 welds in the woven metal where it meets the outside edge that were not completely attached which is the main reason for the loss of one star and only one because despite that the bottom still doesnt flex at all in those places.
3321323
We bought this carrier to take our cat with us on our move to the Philippines, a 36 hour trip door to door. I was hesitant to pay this much, but having successfully completed the trip, I'm glad I did it. The most important thing about this carrier is: the cat likes it. I bought it several months in advance of the trip, and let the cat discover it on his own. Within a week or so, he was taking most of his naps in it. Also it's very well designed, and can either sit flat or be carried by the strap with the carrier on its side. Its "windows" are fine mesh screens that seem to be claw-proof, and they let the cat see out on all sides but you can't see in from the outside. With this carrier, no one had any idea that I was carrying a cat unless I told them. (In fact, the security guy at the Manila airport kept insisting that I put the carrier on the belt for the xray machine without taking anything out, until I finally opened the top and showed him that there really was a cat inside.) It has doors on both the top and the end, both with very strong zippers -- the big top door is especially handy, keeping in mind that TSA makes you remove the cat and send the carrier through the xray machine while walking the cat through the metal detector. All in all a very strong, well designed, well made carrier.
4322044
This was a gift from my daughters and I love it.  It handles very nicely - I even managed to maneuver through sets of double doors with no problem at all.  You do have to be careful when loading it - there's no brake so in a parking garage with that slightly sloping floor it can run away from you if you're not careful about how you place it.  Others who were using the more traditional flat bed small carrier were coveting mine with its convenience and great handling.
133575
I love this carrier.  It is well made ( in the US), and allows me to carry plenty of wood.  I received the carrier even earlier that expected, and the price was very reasonable.  I'm very happy with my purchase.  It is so refreshing to get good service.
1962979
There's a lot about this item that I love but I do feel there is some room for design improvement.  It's easy to use and while not all of my cats love it, none of them seems upset by it and it has helped us transport sick cats to and from the vet easier than trying to get them in and out of a hard sided crate. I do wish that the velcro adjustment around the neck could be made even smaller and I also wish it wasn't quite as stiff. It was hard to get it adjusted snugly enough to prevent my cat who has a more slender neck (his belly is HUGE) from getting his paw through it. I also wish the strap on the back was adjustable as well because while I love the idea of using it to thread the car's seatbelt through it, it's so large that if I did have to stop suddenly, the bag (with the cat inside of it) would be launched forward and off the car seat. Other than that, it's been really great, it washes well and seems to be holding up.
126526
I really liked this carrier for my large cat. It is lighter and easier to store than the hard plastic carrier I had before, and my cat could not possibly hurt himself in it. The sides are soft and the mesh is small enough that he could not hurt his face on it. I love the features of the zipper locks, to prevent them nosing their way through the doors, and the access hole for petting, and the velcro-closure pocket for paperwork. The shoulder strap was comfortable, and the stiff bottom with sherpa covering was sturdy and plush.
However, on the first ride to the vet, which is only 15 minutes away, he ripped the back window out of the carrier on the way home. I believe the seam gave way as he pushed his nose against the panel. It did not appear to be damage from his claws. Perhaps this was a manufacturing defect on one item, but disappointing none the less. I had to hold my cat on my lap the last five miles home after he squirmed out of the hole.
I would love to try a replacement, just to give it another chance.
356993
Love the top and front loading options with this carrier.  However, there are 2 suspension bars that have to be put into place to give the carrier some structure and 1 one them snapped on half on the the first attempt to place it.  There were no instructions in the box or seller contact info.  Amazon contacted me promptly with 3 fair options to resolve the broken part issue.  I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this carrier to others.
2413350
For the price, this is a great little carrier.  It's a little hard to open one-handed and the lid doesn't stay open which makes maneuvering wily little critters a bit of a pain, but this a seriously minor critique.  Highly reccomended.
34402
Rating the Size L: This was a great little carrier that my pomeranian preferred over another one that was darker and less airy. The shoulder pad could use some more padding and the bottom a little sturdier,  as I was traveling solo with another carry on and 2 checked bags and would have appreciated those options whike navigating though airport, cat rental, etc. I will use it again for sure...just need to travel lighter or with a companion. This would be perfect if you won't have a lot of other baggage
3027975
I really like this carrier a lot. Plenty of room for my 16 pound cats, but there needs to be a support board at the bottom, especially when lifting larger cats. Planning on going to Lowes and cutting a piece of plywood to go under for support. Wish the product would come with that in place. Then I would give 5 stars. But it's a nice carrier and my cats all love it. Take naps in it during the day. It's very cozy and I would recommend. Just know if you have large cats, you may need a support board underneath.