PetAmi Dog Travel Backpack, 27 L, Teal Blue, airline approved

This dog travel backpack measures 13 x 8 x 16 inches (40.6 x 20.3 x 33 cm) and holds 27 L, so a day's food and water ride along with your dog. The exterior is heavy-duty Oxford polyester, and the manufacturer gives the size as suitable for stowing beneath most airplane seats when carried as a personal item. Travelling, camping, hiking, walking and overnight stays with a dog are the listed uses.

The PVC-backed lining and what it needs

The inside of the dog backpack has a PVC-backed lining that the manufacturer describes as leakproof, and it wipes clean. The exterior is heavy-duty Oxford polyester, so the bag is wiped rather than washed. No other cleaning method is given.

Checks before you pack it

Before flying, check your airline's underseat dimensions against 13 x 8 x 16 inches, since this backpack fits as a personal item beneath the majority of airplane seats. Because only "most" seats are covered, a tighter space is not assured.

The stated use is dogs, and the manufacturer lists travelling, camping, hiking, walking and overnight stays. Carry weight and maximum dog weight are not part of the stated sizing, so the interior dimensions are the figures to check against your dog.

What arrives in the box

• The PetAmi backpack in Sea Blue
• Two 4 L food containers, each holding roughly 17 cups of dry kibble
• Two collapsible silicone bowls that fold flat
• A built-in side poop bag dispenser

Questions about the dog travel backpack

How much kibble do the food containers hold?

Each of the two 4 L containers holds approximately 17 cups of dry kibble, so the pair carries about 34 cups.

How big is the bag itself?

The backpack measures 13 x 8 x 16 inches, or 40.6 x 20.3 x 33 cm, and holds 27 L.

Do the bowls take up space when empty?

The two silicone bowls are collapsible and fold flat when not in use.

Can I split the main compartment?

A removable divider sections the main compartment, and you can take it out when you want one open space.

How is the bag carried?

It has a thick-padded back panel and shoulder straps, plus an adjustable chest strap for the wearer.

Pockets, straps and the divider

• Three front pockets take small items on the outside of the bag.
• A poop bag dispenser sits on the side, built into the bag.
• A dedicated holder on the other side carries a water bottle.
• The removable divider lets you split the main compartment or open it up completely.
• The padded back panel and shoulder straps are thick, and the chest strap adjusts across the front.