{"product_id":"mr-peanuts-platinum-series-double-expandable-pet-carrier","title":"Mr. Peanut's Platinum Series — 18 × 10.5 × 11 in, Double Expandable","description":"\u003cp\u003eEighty-four dollars is the least you can pay for a Mr. Peanut's here, and it is the one that opens out on both sides. Under the seat it measures 18 × 10.5 × 11 in — the same footprint as the Gold Series. Once you have landed, two bays unzip and it stops being a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 in long × 10.5 in wide × 11 in high\u003c\/strong\u003e, closed. Clears the published under-seat footprint of five of the nine U.S. airlines in our guide: American, Delta, United, Frontier and Allegiant. It does not clear Alaska and Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest or Breeze. Southwest is the one that catches people out — it publishes 8.5 inches of height and this bag is 11. We would rather tell you now than at the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo expansion bays that zip open on either side once you are off the plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for pets up to 15 lb, and best for pets around 16 in long lying down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 2 lb empty — the lightest carrier in this range, so nearly all of your allowance is your pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior is slightly smaller than the exterior because of fabric and padding. That is true of every soft carrier, and most listings do not say it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlatinum or Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame size, same airlines, twenty-five dollars apart. The Gold Series is built in 600D nylon: stiffer, and it holds its shape under weight. The Platinum is 300D — lighter and wrinkle-free, and it packs down more easily. The manufacturer does not claim either one is better, and neither do we. If you want a bag that stands up on its own at the gate, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mr-peanuts-gold-series-pet-carrier\"\u003eGold Series\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the lightest bag that still locks shut, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium self-locking zippers. No fragile plastic clasps, and the bag cannot be pushed open from the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaux fleece padding over a plywood base insert — it holds its shape under weight instead of sagging onto your pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-loading luggage strap slides over a suitcase handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered mesh pocket for treats, medication and health papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded shoulder strap with thick metal connectors, plus a hand carry handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe-down composite nylon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName tag holder, leash tether and seat-belt attachments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeak-proof design and materials. Includes a storage pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnowflake gray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSizing: measure your pet lying down, nose to the base of the tail, and add 2 inches. Then measure standing, floor to the top of the head. Your pet must be able to stand up and turn around inside — that is the rule every airline writes, and the one gate agents actually check.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you book: airlines publish their own maximum under-seat dimensions and they are not the same. Compare the measurements above against your airline's published limit before you buy — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/airline-guide\"\u003eairline size guide\u003c\/a\u003e has all nine side by side.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Peanut's Premium Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41635476176954,"sku":"S001935B002421P000095V000","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/6343\/8394\/files\/1935-CP-3EP9-18YX-1.0.td_size_1.webp?v=1788825370","url":"https:\/\/jackandsusy.com\/products\/mr-peanuts-platinum-series-double-expandable-pet-carrier","provider":"Jack \u0026 Susy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}