Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Pet Carrier: Comparison, & Which Is Better?

 

In this Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Comparison, we take a look at 5 popular pet carriers from these brands:

– The Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier Bag

– The Sturdibag Pet Carrier w/ heavy mesh

– The Standard Sturdibag Pet Carrier w/out heavy mesh

– The Sleepypod Air Pet Carrier

– The Sleepypod Atom Pet Carrier

 

We’ve considered which of these pet carriers might be best for you, and why.

We’ve taken into account the uses, features and of course price of the carriers.

We’ve also done a specific Sleepypod Air vs Sturdibag comparison at the bottom of this guide, as some people request it.

Let’s take a closer look!

 

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Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Pet Carrier Comparison: Which Is Better?

Sherpa

Sherpa also do the Sherpa Element Duffle Pet Carrier (on Amazon), and Sherpa on Wheels Pet Carrier (on Amazon).

 

Sleepypod

 

You can also read a comparison guide of the Air vs Atom here.

 

Sleepypod also has the Mobile pet bed:

  • Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed (on Amazon) a 2 in 1 pet bed, and a carrier for car travellargest size measures 17 inches in diameter, and is 6.5 inches tall. It’s for pets 15 lbs or less. Smaller Mini size fits under most airline seats

 

SturdiBag

 

Some other pet carriers that Sturdibag has are these models:

 

Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Pet Carrier – Which Is Best For You?

If we were to take into account price, range of features and number of uses, we’d pick the Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier as the best of the three.

It’s designed for foot, car and plan travel, and has almost every feature you’d want in a carrier.

Second, we’d pick Sturdibag Pet Carriers, and third we’d pick the Sleepypod Carriers.

None of the carriers have anything majorly wrong with them – it’s highly unlikely you’d be disappointed with any of them.

The only thing we would note is that the Sturdibag w/ heavy mesh is a compressible carrier, and some people report that in order to fit it under a standard airline seat in cabin, you do have to compress it. It sometimes won’t fit in it’s elongated shape.

Apart from that you’d have to pay attention to the weight capacity and dimensions of each of the carriers. Make sure your dog is small enough to fit in them.

How do you measure your dog for a carrier? Take two measurements:

One from the base of the tail to your dog’s chest

The other is from the ground to the top of your dog’s shoulders

 

Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Pet Carrier: Similarities

The biggest similarity between the carriers is that they are all designed for foot, car and airline in cabin travel

The carriers all have fairly similar features including but not limited to:

Dual side and top entries

Removable and washable bed mats inside the carriers

Shoulder straps that are adjustable

Carry handles

Seatbelt straps

All the carriers are designed for toy to small sized dogs

 

Sturdibag vs Sherpa vs Sleepypod Pet Carrier: Differences

Price is a fairly big difference between all the carriers

Dimensions are slightly different between the carriers

Weight limits/capacities are also different

The Sturdibag and Sleepypod Carriers have a couple of extra features such as tether points inside the carriers, a collapsible design and crash tested (the Sleepypods are crash tested) designs for example that the Sherpa doesn’t have. They also have a range of colors to choose from

The Sleepypod Atom is a smaller and more compact version of the Air

 

Sleepypod Air vs Sturdibag: Which Should You Get?

In our opinion, the Sturdibag Pet Carrier with heavy mesh is the better of the two options when compared to the Sleepypod Air.

It’s more affordable, and is designed for heavier pets, with double the weight limit of the Air – 30 lbs weight limit compared to 15lbs.

Because it’s 4 inches shorter than the Air, it doesn’t need to be compressed to be fit under an airline in cabin seat.

 

Sleepypod Air vs Sturdibag: Similarities

Both can be used for air, car and foot travel

Both have an attachment point for a tether inside

Both have front and top entrances

Both have seatbelt straps

Both have a carry handle

Both have a shoulder strap

Both have storage pockets

Both have removable and washable bed matts inside

 

Sleepypod Air vs Sturdibag: Differences

Sturdibag has a 30lbs weight capacity, whereas the Air has a 15lbs weight capacity

Sturdibag has a range of carrier options, including the two most popular – with and without the heavy duty mesh

The carriers are slightly different dimensions

The Sleepypod Air is crash tested

The Sturdibag has tie down points

The Sturdibag has a tension rod design

The Sturdibag with heavy mesh only comes in black, whereas the Standard Sturdibag and Sleepypod Air both come in a range of colors

 

Sturdibag Pet Carrier Reviews & Features

SturdiBag Per Carrier (with heavy mesh)

– Features

Designed for travel, specifically by car, airline or by foot

Approved on most major US airlines for in cabin under seat travel

Made of a light fabric with tension rods that give it shape and prevent it from collapsing

Includes a comfort pad/bed that is machine washable

This model has heavy mesh for added durability

Measures 12 H x 12 W x 18 D inches

Weighs 3.1 lbs

For pets up to 30lbs

Has an attachment point for a tether inside

Has a roll up door entrance and exit point

Has a top entry/exit

Has seatbelt straps

Has a carry handle

Has a shoulder strap

Has 4 tie downs

Has a rear pocket for storage

 

– Potential Drawbacks

No major drawbacks – overall a good carrier bag

 

– View

View the SturdiBag Pet Carrier (on Amazon)

 

Standard Sturdibag Pet Carrier

– Features

Has many of the same features as the Sturdibag Pet Carrier with heavy duty mesh, except this one comes with standard mesh

Comes in a greater selection of colors

Small is 10 x 10 x 18 inches, and is for toy sizes pets up to 10 lbs

Large is 18 inch length x 12 inch height x 12 inch width, and is for pets up to 25 lbs

XL is 20 x 12 x 16 inches, and is for pets up to 35 lbs

 

– View

View the Standard Sturdibag Pet Carrier, Small on Amazon

View the Standard Sturdibag Pet Carrier, Large on Amazon

View the Standard Sturdibag Pet Carrier, Extra Large on Amazon

 

Sturdibag Pet Carrier With Divider

– Features

Has many of the same features as the heavy mesh, and standard pet carriers

Comes in different colors

Has two pet compartments to carry two small pets in one carrier.

The divider may be unzipped to convert to a one compartment carrier.

It can be used with or without the center divided.

Large measures 18 inch length x 12 inch height x 12 inch width, and can carry up to 50lbs

XL measures 16 H x 12 W x 20 D inches, and can carry up to 50lbs. It is larger than most airline requirements, but people have used it in cabin before.

 

– View

View the Sturdibag Pet Carrier With Divider, Large on Amazon

View the Sturdibag Pet Carrier With Divider, Extra Large on Amazon

 

Sturdibag Pet Carrier Cube

– Features

The smallest and lightest pet carrier in the Sturdibag range

Carrier toy sized pets up to 10 lbs

Comes in various colors

Measures 12 inch length x 12 inch height x 12 inch width

 

– View

View the Sturdibag Pet Carrier Cube (on Amazon)

 

Sturdi Products Incognito Discrete Pet Carrier

– Features

For pets up to 10lbs

Measures 16D x 8W x 15H

Has a double zippered side door and top for easy access for your pet

When you want to be Incognito, cover the mesh windows with attached privacy flaps

Flaps stow away into convenient storage pockets when discretion is not needed

Additional large pockets on each side

Slim padded carrying strap

 

– View

View the Sturdi Products Incognito Discrete Pet Carrier on Amazon

 

What Types Of Pet Carriers Does Sturdibag Do?

They have the following lines of pet carriers:

Standard

Heavy Mesh 

Cube – 

Divider

They also do an Incognito Bag.

 

Which Sturdibag To Get?

– Standard

For pets up to 35lbs. For car, airline and travelling by foot. Has a range of sizes and colors.

 

– Heavy Mesh

Most popular carrier. for pets up to 30lbs. For car, airline and travelling by foot. Has heavy mesh material.

 

– Cube

For two pets up to 50lbs total. The lighest and smallest of Sturdibag’s carriers.

 

– Divider

For toy sized pets up to 10lbs. For carrying two pets at a time.

 

– Incognito Bag

For toy sized pets up to 10lbs. For discrete carrying of your pet.

 

Sherpa Pet Carrier Reviews & Features

Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier

– Features

This dog carrier is designed for foot, car and airline in cabin travel.

A soft sided pet travel carrier for dogs up to 22lbs

Very affordable

For foot, car and plane travel

Comes in 3 sizes from Small through to Large

Large measure approx. 19” L x 11.75” W x 11.5” H

Comes in different colors

Has carrying handles and an adjustable shoulder strap

Has a seatbelt strap for attaching in cars

Is the right dimensions to be placed under the seat for most major US airlines.

Comes with a machine washable faux lambskin liner inside the bag

Has a spring wire frame that makes up the bag for strength but also flexibility

Has mesh windows for ventilations

Has both top and side entry

Has a storage pocket for storing items

 

– Drawbacks

No major drawbacks

 

– View

View the Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier on Amazon

 

Sleepypod Dog Carrier & Mobile Pet Bed Reviews & Features

Sleepypod has the Sleepypod Atom Dog Carrier, the Air In Cabin Dog Carrier, and the Mobile Pet Bed.

 

Sleepypod Atom Dog Carrier

– Features

A pet carrier for car and airline travel

A smaller and more compact version of the Sleepypod Air

Crash tested for the car

Has a strap on either side of the carrier for attaching to a seat belt

Fits under most airline seats in cabin

Outside of the carrier can be wiped down, and interior bedding can be removed and washed

Folden dimensions of the carrier are 17 (long) x 10.5 (wide) x 2.5 (tall) inches

Carrier weighs 3.2 lbs

For pets that weigh 12 lbs or less

Comes in different colors

Comes with ventilation mesh on different sides of the carrier

Has top and side entry points

Has a safety tether inside the carrier

Carrier folds flat for storage while not in use

Has several pockets for storing your pet’s items

Comes with a shoulder strap

Comes with a carry handle

 

– Potential Drawbacks

Not one of the cheaper pet carrier on the market

Only for pets 12 lbs or less – toy sized pets

Apart from that it’s a great carrier

 

– View

 

– Who Might It Be For

People who have pets 12lbs and less

People whose pets

People who want a pet carrier for car travel

People who want a pet carrier for airplane travel

People who prefer the Sleepypod Atom design and features and size over the Sleepypod Air

 

Who Might It NOT Be For?

People with pets over 12 lbs

People whose pets won’t fit 

People looking for a cheap pet carrier

People who prefer the Sleepypod Air in design or for other reasons

 

Sleepypod Air In Cabin Pet Carrier

– Features

A pet carrier designed specifically for car and airline travel

Meets most major US airline in cabin requirements

Car crash tested

Compressable – from 22 inches in length down to 16 inches in length

Has a top and ends access and exits for pets

Has mesh panels for ventilation

Completely folds flat for storage or transport when your pet isn’t inside

Has a trolley pocket which allows you to attach the carrier to your wheeled luggage handle for example

Has storage pockets for doggy items

Comes with a removable and washable bedding mattress inside the carrier

Exterior of carrier is made of luggage-grade, ballistic nylon

Has a water repellent polyester liner

Has a removable privacy panel

Has a safety tether inside the carrier

Has an adjustable shoulder strap for carrying

Has a padded carry handle

Comes in 6 different colors

For dogs up to 10-15 lbs

Measures 22 L x 10.5 W x 10 H inches

Weighs 4 lbs

 

– Potential Drawbacks

Only has one set of zippers so you can only open one end at once

The carrier fits under most airline seats only when compressed, not in it’s normal size

The velcro could be better quality

Slightly expensive for what it is

 

– View

 

– Who Might It Be For?

People looking for a pet bed and pet carrier 2 in 1

People looking for a pet carrier for both the car and planes

People with pets that will fit in a carrier that is 22 L x 10.5 W x 10 H inches (your pet should be smaller than these dimensions each way by about 2 inches to fit)

People with pets that are about 10-15 lbs

 

Who Might It NOT Be For?

People who want a cheap airplane pet carrier

People with pets bigger than 10-15lbs

 

Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed

– Features

A mobile pet bed and carrier in one

The top carrier mesh dome can be removed where there is a pet bed underneath

Has seat belt straps for car travel

Bedding is removable and washable

Exterior of bed and carrier is made of luggage-grade, ballistic nylon

Has an adjustable shoulder strap

Has a padded carry handle

The Mini size fits below most major US airline seats

Has passed a crash test for cars

Comes in a wide range of colors to choose from

Comes in 2 sizes – mini, and medium

Mini Size measures 13 inches in diameter, and is 5 inches tall. It’s for pets 7 lbs or less.

Medium Size measures 17 inches in diameter, and is 6.5 inches tall. It’s for pets 15 lbs or less

 

– Potential Drawbacks

Not the cheapest bed/carrier on the market

Not for pets bigger than 15lbs

Not for pets bigger than 16 inches when laying down

 

– View

 

– Who Might It Be For?

Those with pets that are 15lbs and under

Those with dogs who will fit on a pet bed that is 17 inches in diameter and smaller

Those looking for a pet bed that doubles as a carrier for car travel

Those who want a pet bed that is car crash tested

For the Mini size, those looking for a bed/carrier that fits under airline seats

 

– Who Might It NOT Be For?

Those with pets bigger than 15lbs

Those with pets who are too big for a 17 inch diameter bed

Those who want a carrier designed specifically for airline travel

 

Other Dog and Pet Carriers For Airline Travel

Check out this guide with some of the most popular and airline approved pet carriers.

 

Best Overall Dog Carriers

You can see a list of the best overall dog carriers in this guide.

 

 

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