Tested: The Ultimate Messenger Bag for Dog Lovers
Huey is my wife's half-Maltese terrier, and until recently, he lived to give bike riders hell. Not a walk went by when Huey didn't zero in on a passing cyclist and launch into a yapping, snarling rage. I was not only embarrassed by this berserk behavior, but I felt slighted by proxy, too. It was driving a wedge into our fragile stepdog/parent relationship. Then the Timbuk2 Muttmover arrived.
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Before the advent of the Muttmover, mutts were certainly moved by bike, though not necessarily comfortably or agreeably. This $118 messenger bag makes it easy to portage a small canine (up to 20 pounds) across town, with a large front panel that zips open so you can tuck your pooch in and then clip his collar or harness to the internal buckle. Adjustable shoulder straps and a removable sternum strap (for the human) make the experience as comfortable for the creature spinning the pedals. Two large external pockets can hold a phone, cycling jacket, and treats for both species.
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Once we started moving, Huey was thrilled. My 12-pound terrierist had plenty of space to adjust himself, and to stick his head out one of two mesh, zip-open side windows. The wind rustled his fur. The ever-changing scenery kept him too occupied to be unhappy about being on a bike. His ears—his biggest emotional "tell"—stood completely at attention. We rolled around town barking at dogs too uncool to ride. The Muttmover brought us a little closer, and showed Huey that the real enemy isn't bikes—it's UPS drivers. And I expect that bond will last until Huey realizes we're headed to the vet.
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