# Big Dog Carriers The Backpack-o-Pet Makes Commuting Easier for Pet Owners By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-o-pet References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/backpack-o-pet.php) & [celltei](http://www.celltei.com/waterdog50lbs.html) The days when big dogs used to look on grudgingly as tiny dogs were toted around in bags are now over thanks to the Backpack-o-Pet. This unique pet carrier is capable of carrying a pet that weighs up to 50 pounds. Although designed specifically for trips on the New York subway system , it can obviously be used for other, similar situations as well. Crafted in Manhattan, the Backpack-o-Pet is being touted as the first of its kind. Twice the size of a traditional pet carrier, the Backpack-o-Pet can be wheeled, carried or work as a backpack. It even folds up conveniently for easy storage. According to the designer, it meets all MTA regulations and restrictions for traveling with animals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Commuting:** This trend of making pet commuting more convenient and comfortable opens up opportunities for innovative pet carrier designs and services. - **Multi-functional Pet Carriers:** The rise of multi-functional pet carriers like the Backpack-o-Pet creates opportunities for integrating features such as wheels, backpack straps, and foldability for easier transportation. - **Compliance with Regulations:** The need for pet carriers that meet specific regulations, like MTA regulations for traveling with animals, gives rise to opportunities for designing compliant and convenient pet carriers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Product Manufacturing:** The pet product manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of innovative pet carriers by developing and producing unique designs catered to pet commuters. - **Transportation and Mobility Services:** Transportation and mobility service providers can explore partnerships or service offerings that cater to pet owners looking for convenient ways to commute with their pets. - **Regulatory Compliance Solutions:** The regulatory compliance solutions industry can seize the opportunity to provide pet carriers that are specifically designed to meet regulations and restrictions imposed by transportation authorities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small Pet Carrier Enclosures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenced-traveling-backpack.md) - [Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-habitat.md) - [Travel-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-pet-collection.md) - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Stool-Equipped Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacal-pet-carrier.md) - [Dual-Purpose Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-pet-carrier.md) - [Motorcycle-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-carrier.md)