Review: Carlson Pet Products Portable Pup Pet Bed
If there is one thing that is true about our ‘pack’, it’s that we are happiest when we are outside. Avid campers, we can often be found visiting our favourite parks as often as possible during the camping season. When we’re not camping, we’re lounging in the back yard, soaking up the sun. Earlier this year we discovered the Carlson Pet Products Portable Pup Pet Bed, purchasing one for each of our pups and I’m super excited to share it with you!
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Our pups are an important part of our ‘pack’. When we head out on a camping trip, we have them in mind. This includes not only the essentials but also a little extra comfort. We pack our comfortable lounge chairs and hammocks, why not theirs?
Recently, we were discussing the fact that our girl Daviana is getting a little older. She doesn’t act it (at all) but she’s 12 years old and her hips aren’t quite as fond of laying on the hard ground, especially after a good hike.
This, of course, led to a search online to investigate our options.
We looked at a wide variety of dog beds including orthopedic style mattresses as well as different elevated dog beds. Unfortunately, the space constraints of the Jeep added a little extra challenge. After all, we couldn’t leave our tent or coolers behind to make space for a dog bed!
That’s when we found it…
Carlson Pet Products Portable Pup Pet Bed
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Compact for Easy Travel
One of the biggest features that we were looking for was a bed that would pack up easily so that it could become part of our go-to camping gear. This bed from Carlson Pet Products is designed similar to the standard camping chair, allowing it to simply fold up and slip into a carry bag.
The good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice space for portability. When the bed is unfolded, it stretches 47” by 24.5”, more than enough space for our dogs to stretch out. With a suggested max weight of 95lbs, it will easily hold most medium to large-sized dogs.
Don’t share your house with a large dog like our two? The company has also created a small dog version measuring 24” by 24”, suitable for dogs up to 45lbs.
Easy Clean
Constructed with the same fabric that you see on a standard camp chair; these beds are easily wiped clean with a wet cloth.
Why is this so important? Consider, for a moment, how many dirty puppy paws are going to make their way onto this bed in a standard camp season. I know that mine don’t tend to stay clean when they have the opportunity (especially if it has been raining and there’s mud to play in)!
Strong and Sturdy
I love our pups, but they aren’t always easy on their gear and this has been no exception! I have watched Indy come running towards the bed, launching himself into the air and landing on it with no shame. The metal frame takes a beating and keeps going!
The only complaint that I have seen online has been in relation to the rivets in the framing over time. While we haven’t experienced it at this point, it has been said by a number of people that the rivets do give out.
However, it’s an easy fix – simply thread the thickest screws that you can fit through the holes that are left from the rivet and hold them in place with locking nuts (shout out to Tracey R on Amazon for this solution).
I also want to add that this is NOT chew resistant. If you’re looking for a bed that you can leave alone with a chewer, there are other manufacturers that create beds specifically marketed as ‘indestructible’ for this purpose.
Great for Home or On the Go
While the bed clearly has a camping-esque appearance, it has a wide variety of uses. This will quickly become your go-to choice for beach days, puppy daycare, kennel stays, camping, hotels and even just relaxing around the yard. What more could you ask for as a pet parent? Right?
Added Comfort for Your Pup
Going back to the original reason that we were searching for an elevated bed – Daviana has now reached the stage that she starts to feel stiffness in her hips after a long hike. This isn’t going to stop her from running, playing and hiking with us (she loves it too much), but we have to take extra steps to make her comfortable afterward. With the elevated hike, she no longer has to make her way down onto the ground.
If you find that your dog isn’t comfortable on the bed as it is, you can also add a padded dog bed on top of the cot. Just watch when your dog is getting onto or off the cot as the bed may slip.
An additional perk of an elevated bed is that it allows for better airflow during warmer weather. This is important if you are camping without access to air conditioning on a hot summer day.
If you’re looking forward to warmer days ahead, why not spoil your pet a little by picking up a Carlson Pet Products Portable Pup Pet Bed?
Available in 2 sizes and a variety of colours, you’re sure to find something to fit your needs and your style!
Is your dog a sunbather, or does he/she prefer to stay cool in the shade? I’d love to hear all about your pup in the comments!
What a great idea to have a portable bed for your pet. Such a lovely thought and consideration for the dog. The bed looks comfy.
They seem to think it’s super comfortable! I love seeing them so content.
My mother in law would love this for her dogs! They go camping like every weekend! Im going to send her this! Thanks so much for sharing ?
Our pups are LOVING theirs. With everything going on, we’ve been spending a lot of time in the back yard and they’ve been lounging on their beds in the sun for hours! lol
Aww! This is such a brilliant idea! Your pups look so happy, content and comfy on their new beds! This sounds ideal for days out or just enjoying time outside in the sunshine. I’m loving your pictures too, your dogs are so well behaved and the perfect models for your photography. Thanks for sharing Britt, great review! <3 xx
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Thank you! They are LOVING on their beds lol We’ve been spending a lot of time outside recently in the back yard and they are constantly sprawled out on them lol
How good is this! Looks like both your pups really like it too. I’d love to get one of these for my dog to use in the garden in the Summer! x
They are loving it. Indy will actually lead me to it if it’s folded up and nose at it to tell me that I need to open it up for him haha
Britt, it a wonderful bed for you Dog. Your dog looks very happy with this. Great selection idea!
It’s always rewarding to find something that fits everything you’re looking for!
A bed for your dog is such a great idea! Your dogs seem to be loving it too! A friend of mine is a dog owner and goes camping very often so I will tell her about this bed!
They have been IN LOVE with them from the moment that they came in the mail and we put them out. Took them no time at all to claim the beds and make themselves comfortable lol
Oh that is mega cute! If I wasn’t worried my dogs would pee on it I’d totally think about getting one for by the pool!
Oh no! lol We’ve never had a problem with our dogs peeing on their beds, but I could see how that would be a concern!
You may be better suited with some of the heavy chewer beds I linked as many of them use a more vinyl type fabric that can be rinsed off.
This is so cute! I might get my cat one of these for our in the yard when she’s chilling with us.
The smaller version would be perfect for a cat!
This looks like a great bed for dogs! I like how it easily folds down. I only have cats, and they prefer to plop down on the couch.
Our cats are couch cats too – they love laying on the back of the couch in the sun so that they can sunbathe lol
He looks so comfy on that bed. I bet every dog would love it! If I would have dog that would be one of the first thing to buy
They have a variety of indoor beds with thick padding but we were at a loss on how to make them as comfortable as possible while camping. This hits the mark!
Oh, these are great aren’t they? Bet your lovely dogs love these. I don’t have any pets, but I would be buying them something like this if I did.
Thanks for sharing!
Aimsy xoxo
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They are spoiled and they know it! The way we see it, though, they deserve it for all the love that they give us.
These are so awesome! I love seeing all of the new things that people keep coming up with for our fur babies. Now it looks like they are ready to go camping with you!
I love that they can be comfortable but it’s also SO easy for us to pack up and travel!
This is an amazing product to have. My family and my parents go camping quite a bit spring, summer and fall. Our pups usually come also, this would be a great addition to our camping set up for the dogs. They are decently priced too.
The price is great for the quality of the product. We are so happy with the product – and they pack up so easily for travel too!
All the dogs look very comfortable on the bed! I’ve never seen one like this but it looks like a really good idea, especially as it’s much more portable than the bulky, traditional ones. And as you mentioned, if it isn’t soft enough, you can add a layer on top.
The portability factor is a HUGE win for us! Especially with how often we head out camping.
They look so cute on them! It sounds like a great product, especially for those who camp/ travel a lot with their furry friends. Hugo is a massive diva and only sleeps on fluffy things so he’d need a blanket for his. Great that yours are loving theirs x
Sophie
Dav girl is usually a diva about her bed, but clearly she’s loving hers (there’s photo evidence here lol)
Looks like a dream come true for your dog!!
They are definitely both loving them, especially Indiana. He will actually nose at it when it’s folded up to ask us to put it down for him lol
I have two dogs, and one is a slightly old german shepherd and I think she would love something like this! She loves spending her time outside in the garden, but I think she would really appreciate having a comfortable bed to lounge on bless her – thanks for sharing, great post x
It’s great for an older dog. My girl Daviana (the brown dog) is a German Shepherd mix – she’s 12 years old and it’s a great option to avoid her having to get down to the ground to lay down.
What a great product for dogs. This would be great for when they travel with you
We are so excited to bring this along camping this year (when we can finally get out to the campgrounds)
Your pup looks so comfy in it in that second picture… ? Too cute!
She thinks it’s the greatest thing ever! lol
my dogs love these. We have one on the patio and the other in the office. In the Texas heat, it helps them out a lot!
I’m sure ours are going to LOVE them when the summer season hits for that reason – the extra airflow.
This is the best thing ever! We have an old outdoor couch cushion we use for the dogs that we put down for them to lay on but this is so much better! Keeps them up off the ground and probably cooler as well. And I can just fold it up when they aren’t using it. Totally looking into this!
The fact it folds up so nicely is what really caught our attention!
I love this review. It is definitely an article that I will share with anyone who will benefit from it. Seeing this review will definitely make me consider using products from this company in the future.
Thank you!
As a fellow keen camper and lover of dogs, this looks like something that looks so practical and comfy for our furry friends. I just love how it collapses down in comparison to a camp chair and is still fairly lightweight. If your dogs use this at home, they will already love it when you take it with you on trips to the great outdoors. Definitely something that so many camping dog lovers will see great value in.
That was the plan in pulling it out here. I wanted to give them time to get used to it before we head out. That being said, when I ordered it early I wasn’t anticipating having THIS much time at home before we go anywhere… lol
Our dog loves to lay down on the sofa, and my mother always scolds the dog. I guess it’s time to buy this for Jacob. For sure, everyone will be happy. hahaha
Sounds like a win/win!
this bed looks awesome! I will seriously consider getting one for my pups when we are out to travel this summer (if we can)
Ours are LOVING it in the backyard, but I’m getting antsy waiting to hit the campgrounds 🙂