Does this product travel well? I want to take it when we go camping with the Dog.. do you move yours a lot, does anything bad happen?
1758126
This should travel fine -- I've folded mine up several times. Also my two dogs race around over them playing, so they are durable. They are slippery, so don't leave where a person can't see them. It took a while for my dogs to get used to using them, but now they love them.
1758127
This mat travels well and easily folds for storage. It works so well that we use it more than the dog! Lol Wonderful product!
1758128
I'm sure this would work when you travel - I have not gone anywhere to test it but it seems very durable. The only thing bad that happened with mine was that when I got it out for the spring/summer season a few days ago it seemed to have some mold on it from being folded in a closet. If it was mold, it must have been put away damp which was my fault. I washed it off with Lysol spray cleaner and it is fine.
1758129
dont waste your money! i bought 4 different matts. tested all with my bulldogs! thet all ended up in the trash with in a couple of weeks for one reason or another. my dogs never intentionally went to the matt specifically for its cooling or heat disapating ability. preferred the tile or concrete. the water filled ones did work best but if your dog chews, or scratches, pops the cap you have a huge mess! will never buy any cooling mat again. i even checked temps with a infrared laser. there is one that is filled with ice or removable ice packs, havent tried it but, probably best overall. i wouldnt think its very user friendly while camping. although that depends on your "idea" of camping!!! lol. good luck dont waste your money! i bought 4 different matts. tested all with my bulldogs! thet all ended up in the trash with in a couple of weeks for one reason or another. my dogs never intentionally went to the matt specifically for its cooling or heat disapating ability. preferred the tile or concrete. the water filled ones did work best but if your dog chews, or scratches, pops the cap you have a huge mess! will never buy any cooling mat again. i even checked temps with a infrared laser. there is one that is filled with ice or removable ice packs, havent tried it but, probably best overall. i... » Read More dont waste your money! i bought 4 different matts. tested all with my bulldogs! thet all ended up in the trash with in a couple of weeks for one reason or another. my dogs never intentionally went to the matt specifically for its cooling or heat disapating ability. preferred the tile or concrete. the water filled ones did work best but if your dog chews, or scratches, pops the cap you have a huge mess! will never buy any cooling mat again. i even checked temps with a infrared laser. there is one that is filled with ice or removable ice packs, havent tried it but, probably best overall. i wouldnt think its very user friendly while camping. although that depends on your "idea" of camping!!! lol. good luck « Show Less
1758130
I was disappointed with it. I have a greyhound that has very little body fat and hoped this product would provide some cushioning. It does not at all. Essentially, it is a piece of vinyl. I don't know whether I got a bad one but it was useless at my house. It certainly can be moved and rolled up even.
1279299
It doesn't "roll up" per se. It folds into a flat circle and it includes a carrying case that keeps it in that circular shape once you've folded it up. When folded, it is roughly 20-24 inches in diameter. When hiking, I strap it to my pack and it protrudes from the sides maybe two inches on each side. Certainly not enough to cause any problems.
1843824
I've only used it minimally as a backpack, but totally understand your concern. I did not notice any movement...however, I had the main compartment packed pretty fully. I do wish it had a hip-belt and/or chest strap to secure it closer to my body. I do love the wheel cover feature for carrying as a backpack...great idea! I hope this helps.
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It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack for longer trips, but like I said a 3-4 day trek it works great. It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack... » Read More It is a great pack for shorter trips 3-4 days, I fit my sleeping bag and tent inside and strapped the pad down under the hood. You could make it work for longer trips if you get some extra straps, there are places to strap things on just no straps. I personally have not strapped anything to the outside, so I can't remark on how easy it is or the balance of the pack once it is loaded down. I have 2 large dogs (100+lb wolf/husky mixes)that carry packs on longer trips and anything that doesn't fit in my bag goes in theirs. If I didn't have the dogs I think I would lean towards a different pack for longer trips, but like I said a 3-4 day trek it works great. « Show Less
2033213
We moved a king size tempurpedic (heavier than spring mattress) bed by ourselves onto a rental truck. The bag is fairly thick, and I would hope that professional movers will know better what they're doing than we did. I would say the bag would be fine in most conditions. If you have professional movers, get insurance on your move and take photos if there's a concern.
2005896
It's really not that bad. It is much easier to move with two people, one on each handle, if going a long way; remember the door comes off easily. I recently moved mine maybe 200 yards, most by myself to clean after a competition where it handled 4 large briskets, a little too much for it. Hope this helps
737830
We used seat on a trip to Florida. It worked well for the trip, is very lightweight and easily portable. I'm not sure I'd like to use it on a daily basis. It scooted around a bit on the chair it was attached to. It's great for travel, not sure about daily use.
877627
It would provide sufficient padding, I think, but it is a bit cumbersome. If you are traveling in a vehicle where you have plenty of space, it probably would not be a problem. But if you are backpacking into your campsite, it would be too big to roll up and pack with you.
2056000
Hi Barb! I have unfortunately had to us this a few times...I try to bring it with me every time I walk my dog and I live in a very rural area. However some people do not obey the leash law our town has with dogs. On a few different occasions my dog and I were approached by dogs that were "loose" and unaccompanied by an adult...WELL...my HALT came in very useful! The dogs retreated away from us... and we were able to not be harmed in what could have been an ugly situation. I hope this helps you! :)
938973
Hi Kitty! I think the trailer is great for commuting but I'm not sure that I would do a long tour with it. It handles my 57lb dog just fine but I think I would want the quality, reliability and availability of parts if I was going to be out on the open road. It's a great trailer for the money but just not something I would trust touring. A Burley or something comparable would be money well spent if you can afford it. Happy Trails! Dan
1857877
Unfortunately it is difficult to transport. Not like a regular cage that folds down. I guess you could unscrew it and disassemble it. When we go out of town and my cousin watches our dogs for us, we just roll it out to our van and put the whole thing in. It does move easily it's just bulky. Aside from that it's great!!!
1515010
We did not experience any problems with wandering dogs. The construction is good, the grill in front is strong and has a nice hiding space for Rabbit to its right side. Good quality product. We like it.
2254171
I have not had any issues - My pup wears it while camping and tends to roll in the mud and it washes up pretty good! Hope this helps!!!
1809490
I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
1705136
It's great product for camping and traveling and home or in RV...I do lovedit
864572
I don't know what people travel with to dog shows. This table is not flimsy in the least. It folds flat quite easily, is manageable by one person (It's easier with two and NOT something one person would want to be carrying any distance, it's too heavy for that), has a rubberized, bubbled top, has leveling feet (just twist them to go up/down for stability on uneven surfaces, an easily detachable arm, and enough room (length) for a 50-60 lb dog to easily stand, and is wide enough for our 50 lb goldendoodle to lay on her side if I'm working on her feet. It would easily slide into any minivan, suv, or small suv. There may be more specific alternatives for carrying to dog shows. I don't know what people travel with to dog shows. This table is not flimsy in the least. It folds flat quite easily, is manageable by one person (It's easier with two and NOT something one person would want to be carrying any distance, it's too heavy for that), has a rubberized, bubbled top, has leveling feet (just twist them to go up/down for stability on uneven surfaces, an easily detachable arm, and enough room (length) for a 50-60 lb dog to easily stand, and is wide enough for our 50 lb goldendoodle to lay on her side if I'm working on her feet. It would easily slide into any minivan,... » Read More I don't know what people travel with to dog shows. This table is not flimsy in the least. It folds flat quite easily, is manageable by one person (It's easier with two and NOT something one person would want to be carrying any distance, it's too heavy for that), has a rubberized, bubbled top, has leveling feet (just twist them to go up/down for stability on uneven surfaces, an easily detachable arm, and enough room (length) for a 50-60 lb dog to easily stand, and is wide enough for our 50 lb goldendoodle to lay on her side if I'm working on her feet. It would easily slide into any minivan, suv, or small suv. There may be more specific alternatives for carrying to dog shows. « Show Less
1959238
I have taken it to pot luck dinners before. And had no problems. You have to remember to empty the Hinged removable glass lid with condensation collector in back before you move it. Otherwise, it will splash out while you carry it. (Took me a few times of taking it with me, before I figured that one out!!)