The one I prefer (and which is used by Cats Protection) is one like this

they are very sturdy and strong - I've had mine for over 20 years (probably nearer 30 years !) and it's still as good as when I bought it - at the time I bought it I had a cat who could escape from anything, a real Houdini of a cat but he never could get out of this one

 

I have two of these. Don’t know which size though but this might be what you had?

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That is what I had/have, they are just so dull 🤣 although I have found a pink and black version which is better xxx

 

Ferplast are good - I used to use them - but the wire top loaders are much better. I have three of those, one of which is getting on for 30 years old.

 

Yep, wire top loader the same as @Bertie'sMum here too

 

I've got the same as Bertie's Mum too. Best one we've had.

 

It's got to be the Ferplast Atlas Open, with top opening. I've had these for all my cat owning life and currently have 5 of them stacked up in the garage.

 

Well unsurprisingly I have gone for the catit one as fancied a change from the atlas ones, and I know the wire coated ones are good but it would have to have a cover as puss cat would panic being outside in one so open.

 

I just put a throw over it. Spray with Pet Remedy if I think of it.

 

The manufacturer of the wire coated ones also sell fitted, weatherproof covers but I do as @SbanR does and use blanket to cover mine when I have to take Lily anywhere.

Pets@Home also sell the covers - MDC Cat Carrying Basket Blue | Pets

 

I must admit I do like the catit cabrio carriers. They are the right size for Mosi and Kito and they work well for me with the bit that you can open because it allows me to put my hand in and stroke them while in the waiting room. I think that helps Kito a lot. Wouldn’t work with a cat who was quite strong and tried to get out, but my boys just sit in there not trying to escape! They are top opening which is useful at the vets. I don’t put them in that way as they are awkward to close but at the vets (when they’re not wanting to get out!) we open them at the top and they can be examined in the carrier.