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Rubric v1 · 534 products scored

Pet carrier rubric

Every product in this category is scored against the same rubric. Weights sum to 100. A hit on any disqualifier forces a "skip" verdict regardless of the point total.

Criteria & weights

  1. 1. Structural integrity

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Rigid hardshell or steel-reinforced frame with load rating
    2. 5Reinforced frame or hardshell
    3. 0Light fabric, no frame

  2. 2. Ventilation

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Mesh on 3+ sides with airflow disclosed
    2. 5Mesh on 2 sides
    3. 0Single vent panel

  3. 3. Airline compliance

    Weight 20/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10IATA CR-82 compliant with dimensions listed
    2. 5Meets "most major airlines" size claim
    3. 0No compliance information

  4. 4. Secure latch / access

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Multi-point latch with tamper resistance
    2. 5Dual zipper or twist-lock
    3. 0Single zipper or single-latch door

  5. 5. Interior leash attachment

    Weight 10/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Reinforced tether with load rating
    2. 5Single tether clip
    3. 0No interior tether

  6. 6. Weight capacity

    Weight 10/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Specific weight limit and pet size guidance
    2. 5General weight range
    3. 0No weight limit disclosed

  7. 7. Carry ergonomics

    Weight 15/100

    Signal: product description

    1. 10Multiple carry options (handle, shoulder, backpack, or wheels)
    2. 5Padded shoulder strap
    3. 0Single handle only

Disqualifiers

Any of the following forces a "skip" verdict, no matter how well the product scores on other criteria. Non-negotiable.

  • Marketed for air travel without IATA CR-82 compliance
  • No weight limit disclosed
  • Recalled in the last 24 months

Verdict thresholds

Total score cutoffs for each public verdict tier. Sum of weighted criterion scores maps directly onto these bands.

Editors' pick
≥ 80
Solid buy
≥ 65
Situational
≥ 50

Below 50, or any disqualifier hit → verdict: skip.

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