For Small to Medium-Sized Chonks
Named "The Best Dog Backpack" by Wired Magazine, The Maxine One has an advanced ergonomic design and was built to be safer, more comfortable, and more efficient for both you and your little chonk (This is like when a character in a movie says the movie title, isn’t it?).
First time using a dog backpack? We recommend using training treats to help your dog get comfy in their new ride.
Rigid Structure
Constructed with high-density fabrics leading to a more rigid construction, specifically designed to keep your and your Chonk's backs straighter.
Floof Guard 1.0
Keep your baby snug and strapped-in without constricting their widdle arms.
The Neck Collar
Reinforced wrap-around padded neck collar.
Heft Handles
Reinforced tubular nylon grab handles on all four sides to make load-in and load-out as easy as possible.
Dual Auto-Lock Zippers
Two zippers with auto-locking functionality means we put a premium on safety. They're also orange. So that's neat.
The Tail Port™
Let your fur flag fly.
Weather-Proof Exterior
Our bag is weather-proof. So come rain, sleet, snow or slobber, your chonk will stay dry.
Rip-Stop Polyester Interior
Soft enough for your precious cargo, but strong enough to prevent rips in case your precious cargo hasn't had their nails clipped in awhile.
Reminder: it's important to keep your chonk's nails trim.
Air-Mesh Spacer-Knit Side Ventilation
A bunch of words that basically say this thing breathes well. Even in July.
Patent No. 12,582,087
Maxine One S: 17 x 12.5 x 4
Maxine One Med: 22.5 x 14.5 x 5
Weight: 1.96 lbs.
The Maxine One Medium was designed, developed and tested with the guidance and expertise of various veterinary professionals including veterinary specialists and rehabilitation therapists. For more information about safety, check out our FAQ!
“Worth
the hype.”
“This is life with a dog on your back in a little backpack. It's…amazing.”
”Best overall dog carrier
backpack.”
“Best dog carrier backpack. We found that this bag felt high-quality and had a ton of added accessories.”
ADVANCED ERGONOMIC DESIGN WITH WATER-RESISTANT EXTERIOR
Built with durable, high-density fabric designed to keep you and your little chonk comfortable and fully supported.
SOFT RIP-STOP INTERIOR
Our interior fabric is breathable, lightweight, and super cozy, with a strong "rip-stop" weave to help prevent against damage (like from your dog's nails or something. But also, if your dog's nails are long, they deserve a mani/pedi too.)
BREATHABLE AIR-MESH SIDE VENTILATION
On both sides of our backpack, we included premium air-mesh fabric for ventilation that extends the length of the bag that is designed to help prevent your chonk from overheating.
TAIL PORT
This is easily our favorite feature. Now your chonk can let their fur flag fly. But it's not all fun and games. Using a tail port will decrease pressure on your pet's tail, while maintaining circulation to the area.
AUTO-LOCK ZIPPERS
We used top of the line materials to keep your little chonk safe. And as an added safety measure, the zipper comes with a reinforced pull-tab that locks into the top buckle.
HIGH STRENGTH BUCKLES
These buckles are so good, we delayed production by 6 weeks just to make sure we got them on our bags. That's actually true.
HEFT HANDLES
We put Tubular Grab Handles on all four sides so you can load-in and load-out with ease. Load-tested. Chonk-approved.
SOFT REINFORCED NECK COLLAR WITH REFLECTIVE DETAIL
Your precious cargo deserves full support, and if you're carrying your dog in a backpack, you deserve to be seen, even at night.
COLLAR CLIP WITH ELASTANE STRAP
For added safety, keep your chonk secure with our internal collar clip which attaches to your dog's neck collar. And we used an elastane strap which is nice and stretchy to protect your dog's neck movements!
Clip it or ticket!
FLOOF GUARD 1.0
Keep your baby snug and strapped-in without constricting their widdle arms.
ADVANCED ERGONOMIC DESIGN WITH WATER-RESISTENT EXTERIOR
Built with durable, high-density fabric designed to keep you and your little chonk comfortable and fully supported.
SOFT RIP-STOP INTERIOR
Our interior fabric is breathable, lightweight, and super cozy, with a strong "rip-stop" weave to help prevent against damage (like from your dog's nails or something. But also, if your dog's nails are long, they deserve a mani/pedi too.)
BREATHABLE AIR-MESH SIDE VENTILATION
On both sides of our backpack, we included premium air-mesh fabric for ventilation that extends the length of the bag that is designed to help prevent your chonk from overheating.
TAIL PORT
This is easily our favorite feature. Now your chonk can let their fur flag fly. But it's not all fun and games. Using a tail port will decrease pressure on your pet's tail, while maintaining circulation to the area.
AUTO-LOCK ZIPPERS
We used top of the line materials to keep your little chonk safe. And as an added safety measure, the zipper comes with a reinforced pull-tab that locks into the top buckle.
HIGH STRENGTH BUCKLES
These buckles are so good, we delayed production by 6 weeks just to make sure we got them on our bags. That's actually true.
HEFT HANDLES
We put Tubular Grab Handles on all four sides so you can load-in and load-out with ease. Load-tested. Chonk-approved.
SOFT REINFORCED NECK COLLAR WITH REFLECTIVE DETAIL
Your precious cargo deserves full support, and if you're carrying your dog in a backpack, you deserve to be seen, even at night.
COLLAR CLIP WITH ELASTANE STRAP
For added safety, keep your chonk secure with our internal collar clip which attaches to your dog's neck collar. And we used an elastane strap which is nice and stretchy to protect your dog's neck movements!
Clip it or ticket!
FLOOF GUARD 1.0
Keep your baby snug and strapped-in without constricting their widdle arms.
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A bit unsure?
Each Maxine One bag undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that it is more than safe enough to carry your little chonk. The bags are constructed with the highest quality products, including special high strength buckles, auto-lock zippers, and high density fabric, making them functionally superior, safe, and comfortable!
We recommend giving your chonk a break and letting them stretch their legs after one hour of riding.
Of course! The Maxine One backpack comes in two sizes, small and medium, and each size is built to support a variety of different breeds.
Overall rating: 4.682759 / 5 from 290 reviews.
The Maxine One is highly regarded for its ergonomic design, quality, and comfort, making it a popular choice among dog owners. Customers praise its stability, secure fit, and high-quality materials, though some have noted issues with the packaging.
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"Luna and I are just getting our journey started, what I did notice was the body straps could use a bit more length, I'm pretty much fully extended not sure how it will fit me with a thicker jacket, maybe you could devise an extensionstrap, silular to what airlines do. . . . Luna loved the 1st time"
"My boy Tater has yet to take a ride because he's stubborn ( typical corgi behavior ) but he's slowly getting used to getting into it with lots of treats. That being said, it's very well made and shipped extremely fast! Can't wait to make it a weekend staple once Utah weather stops being so fickle and allows for hiking."
"Could not be happier with this pack! My corgi is getting older and struggles a bit on longer walks. It’s so awesome to be able to include him in longer walks and he honestly prefers getting a free ride to walking 😂"
"Great backpack for a dog. I do wish it had a small pocket somewhere, but the design overall is solid for keeping your furry friend safe. I use this bag to take my dog on the train with me and he is so relaxed while in the backpack."
"We’re 2 well weeks in and still in the runway stage. We’ve finally gotten him to let us bring the second side over, unzipped. We figure if we take it nice and slow we’ll have better luck. Getting his tail in will be a big challenge. Our goal is to have a backup plan to get him off a mountain when mountain biking and he needs a break. Suggestions welcome."
"Does the job, but barely so. I think it's overpriced and not built for comfort. I'd pay about $75 for a product of this quality, not more. I carried my 31lb Corgi for a few miles and got notable shoulder soreness due to the thin-ish straps. Cannot recommend."
"I wish I could say I know how my dog likes the backpack, but I haven’t tried to put her in yet. She is 15 years old with hip dysplasia & I am worried she will be afraid to get in it. Is it easy for a an old dog with bad hips to ride in it."
"Perfect backpack, you can really tell this is designed and tested by someone that is up and about with a dog all the time. Great material, super comfy for my dog, and something that she will be using for her entire life. Best backpack for dogs, there are no better options!"
"Product is good but it doesn’t work for me. I can’t have the weight on my back. I’m trying to return and it’s very frustrating. The only communication I’ve had is with a bot. I can’t get a human to provide me with info on how to return. Customer support is non existent. Wry disappointing."
"It might work well for others, but incredibly uncomfortable for probably most women. The chest strap needed to be tight to keep my dog high enough, but for women that’s a painful place to have a tight strap. It was difficult to breath. I can see how a man might not have any trouble. Just wasn’t for me. My dog liked it though."
