There are so many pet beds out there that cater for every conceivable need – large dogs, small dogs, old dogs, nervous dogs – you name it, there is a pet bed for your dog! Best travel beds – do we really need one?
That is also a matter of your personal needs and mostly, from a traveling point of view, the amount of space you can actually afford to set aside for your dog’s bed. Will the dog be sitting on the bed in the car or will you be stowing it? Will you take the bed he normally sleeps on at home with you or will you take one specifically for the trip? Personally we take our dogs’ normal bed with us, although they don’t sit on it in the car and it gets packed in the trunk. Honestly we love this bed and feature it first in our best travel pet beds review below.
We realize, of course, that taking your pet’s own bed is not always advisable or feasible. There are many factors that go into finding a great travel bed for your pets, for example:
- Size and Portability. If your dog regularly sleeps in a huge, heavy bed it makes no sense to try and pack that and take it with you. Comfortable but light is the way to go.
- Washable and Water-Resistant. Dogs just want to have fun and explore their surroundings. They are going to get dirty and probably damp. That does not mean the bed has to as well.
- Comfortable. It may be exciting, but traveling is stressful. Good travel pet beds can often help to alleviate that.
We have chosen these popular travel pet beds based on how they measure up to what is important when finding a good pet bed to travel with your dog.
PupRug Faux Fur Memory Foam Orthopedic Bed
The PupRug Faux Fur Memory Foam Orthopedic Bed is our favorite. It is super comfortable, easy for our senior dog to get on and off and the large is big enough for both dogs to sleep on together. It is also very attractive and looks good in our living room at the fireplace. Pressure-relieving memory foam relieves joint pain, especially in senior or injured dogs, and is enclosed in a water-resistant liner. From a traveling point of view it is light, durable, and easily washed. The faux fur cover is removable and machine washable. It comes in two styles – curved white (shown here and what we have) and rectangular grey and in three sizes – small/medium, large/extra-large, and giant.
Max & Neo Travel Dog Bed
One of the best things about buying a Max &Neo product is that you are helping save lives of pets all over the country. With every product sold one is donated to a rescue group. We can totally buy into that community service spirit! The bed comes in one size: 39″ x 30″ and is filled with a very generous amount of soft and fluffy fill. The bed is designed to cover all bases whether you are using it indoors, outdoors, or whatever kind of weather. On one side it has a soft fleece that will warm your dog on chillier days and on the other is a smooth nylon layer that can help a dog stay cool on warmer days. Just roll this bed up and it’s an easy transport in its own carry bag included in the purchase. It is light, inexpensive and machine washable.
Lightspeed Outdoors Ultra-Plush Travel Bed
The Lightspeed Outdoors company is based in southern California and is focused solely on creating highly durable products that are fun and functional and allow you to enjoy outdoor adventures. This is a very convenient bed that, when folded up into a carry bag contains four mesh organizer pockets and one zipped pocket to carry around accessories, toys and treats. It unfolds quick and easy into an ultra-plush dog bed with microfleece surface and removable over-stuffed inner cushion. Baffled technology stops the inner stuffing from shifting so maintaining smooth comfort throughout. The bed is super easy to tote around and when folded out the dimensions of the bed are 44″ x 32″ x 4″. This is a brilliantly designed bed and gives the ultimate in pack and go convenience and comfort on the road.
K & H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed
There are many reasons to have a raised dog bed or cot when you are traveling with your dog as they protect from damp, bugs, dirt and weather. It is also helpful with dogs that struggle with getting up and down due to joint pain and age. The K&H Elevated Dog bed helps dogs stay cool in warmer temperatures with the increased air flow around their bodies and in chillier temperatures they are raised off the cold floor and a little blanket can help them snuggle in for the night. This bed is very durable and sturdy, holding up to 150 lb, but easy to assemble and disassemble. It weighs less than 2 lb and comes in four sizes from Small (17″ x 22″ x 7″) through Extra Large (32″ x 50″ x 9″). This bed is super convenient for all forms of travel including camping, picnicking, and other outdoor pursuits and is easily wiped down. The comfortable mesh reclining area also repels moisture, bacteria, mildew and odors. Bonus!
Kurgo Waterproof Dog Bed
The Kurgo Waterproof bed is a seriously good travel bed especially if you need something that will roll up tightly but remain super comfortable. This bed is waterproof top and bottom. The top is made of a quilted, waterproof microtomic ripstop fabric that is super durable. Polyfill inside makes for soft comfort. The bottom is made of non-slip waterproof Rufftex. The bed comes in two sizes: Medium (27″ x 36″ x 2″) that weighs 2.2 lb and Large (36″ x 48″ x 3″) that weighs 3.7 lb. It is easy to carry this bed around – it rolls up tightly and has a convenient carry handle, also a small zippered pouch to carry a few treats or small items. It washes easily and comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and great customer service. To complete the package Kurgo also makes a matching Pet Food Travel Storage Container and Collapsible and Portable Travel Bowls.
These are just a few examples but are some of the most popular and cost efficient pet travel beds on the market. They also cover a cross section in that some will be better for camping, hiking or more outdoorsy trips whereas others will look and feel good in a hotel room or condo or wherever else your travels with your dogs might take you. We realize one of the best things about traveling is that it takes you out of your comfort zone, it doesn’t mean you have to leave comfort entirely behind. Or your dog!