Walk into any pet store’s stroller aisle — or scroll Amazon’s Dog Strollers category for five minutes — and you’ll trip over Pet Gear. The Vermont company (in the pet business since 1936) built its stroller reputation on one clever idea: replace the zipper with an easy-locking latch. Their “No-Zip” line now spans everything from a 12-lb cat stroller to a 150-lb expedition rig, and it’s the default recommendation in a huge share of owner reviews.
The honest note most roundups skip: Pet Gear’s lineup is wide but not flawless. The No-Zip latches are genuinely better than zippers, but owners document real issues across the line — torn seams on some models, carriage clips that pop loose, undersized cup holders, and a warranty that’s only 30 days, non-transferable. This guide compares the six core models — the No-Zip Double, Expedition, NV, Happy Trails, Happy Trails Lite (the “Trail Lite” of older naming), and Jogger — with what owners actually say about each, so you can match the model to your dog instead of buying the brand blind.
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Pet Gear Dog Strollers at a Glance
| # | Product | Key Spec | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No-Zip Double Pet Stroller | 90-lb limit · 27″ x 20″ cabin | Two pets | Check Price |
| 2 | No-Zip Expedition | 150-lb limit · dual doors | Big dogs | Check Price |
| 3 | No-Zip NV | 70-lb limit · 12″ Air Ride | Best all-rounder | Check Price |
| 4 | No-Zip Happy Trails | 35-lb limit · 13-lb frame | Small dogs | Check Price |
| 5 | Happy Trails Lite No-Zip | 25-lb limit · 12.5-lb frame | Lightest & cheapest | Check Price |
| 6 | No-Zip Jogger | 75-lb limit · lockable front wheel | Running | Check Price |
Prices shift constantly — check before you buy. Specs are manufacturer figures.
1. No-Zip Double Pet Stroller — Best for Two Pets
The Double is the multi-pet specialist: an extra-wide carriage (27″L x 20″W x 23″H) rated to 90 lbs, with the push-button No-Zip entry, 12-inch Air Ride gel-filled tires, a plush bolster pad, an included weather cover, and an elevated paw rest with a panoramic view window. Two cats, two small dogs, or one medium-large dog with room to sprawl — the Double is built for all of it, and the quick-release tires give the smoothest ride in the lineup short of air-filled rubber.
Owner feedback is warm but specific. A Chewy reviewer found it too wide to fit through a bedroom door — measure your narrowest doorway before buying. At ~32–35 lbs it’s heavy to lift into a car, and one owner reported the carriage clips popping off the frame repeatedly, requiring stops to re-clip them mid-walk. The 90-lb rating is also for combined pets; two 45-lb dogs max it out exactly. Pet Gear’s site lists it around $354 (list $476.83).
Specs: max 90 lbs · stroller weight 32 lbs · cabin 27″L x 20″W x 23″H · 12″ Air Ride gel-filled tires · bolster pad + weather cover included · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: widest cabin in the lineup; Air Ride tires; weather cover and bolster pad included; great for two pets.
Cons: too wide for some doorways; heavy to lift; carriage clips can pop loose; 90 lbs is a combined rating.
Verdict: The multi-pet pick — measure your doors first. Check the price on Amazon.
2. No-Zip Expedition — Best for Big Dogs
The Expedition is Pet Gear’s largest stroller and the brand’s answer to owners of big dogs: a 150-lb capacity with a 32″L x 22″W x 23″H cabin, and the headline feature — dual push-button doors at front and back, so a large or injured dog walks straight in and straight out without being lifted or turned around. The multi-position handle, parent tray, cup holder, two interior tethers, and removable washable liner complete a package Pet Gear lists around $241 (list $328.99) — strong value for the capacity.
Chewy owners rate it 4.6 stars and document the quirks precisely: the diagonal side bars can catch a clumsy dog’s leg (position carefully during training), the top canopy won’t stay fully open without a twist-tie fix, the cup holder is too small for standard bottles, and tall pushers find the handle short enough to kick the brakes. One 2-star owner also found the plastic/EVA wheels too bumpy for a pain-sensitive dog — this is a pavement stroller, not an off-roader.
Specs: max 150 lbs · stroller weight 26 lbs · cabin 32″L x 22″W x 23″H · dual No-Zip doors · plastic/EVA wheels (6.25″/11″) · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: 150-lb capacity — highest in the brand; walk-in dual doors, no lifting; best value in the lineup; huge cabin.
Cons: bumpy for pain-sensitive dogs; side bars are a leg-catch risk; canopy won’t stay open; tiny cup holder; short handle for tall users.
Verdict: The big-dog value king — walk-in doors change everything. Check the price on Amazon.
3. No-Zip NV — Best All-Rounder
The NV (New View) is the sweet spot of the lineup: a 70-lb capacity on 12-inch Air Ride gel-filled tires, with the bolster pad and weather cover included, an optional divider for two pets, and the panoramic view window that gives the model its name. At 27 lbs it’s no featherweight, but the Air Ride tires and 28″L x 12.5″W x 22.5″H cabin make it the best-riding mid-size option Pet Gear sells — comfortable for one medium-large dog or a pair of small ones.
The honest framing: the NV costs more than rivals with similar capacity (Pet Gear lists it around $239), and you’re paying for the tires and the included accessories. The 27-lb frame is heavy for its class — comparable 70-lb strollers from other brands weigh less. And the No-Zip latches, while better than zippers, have a learning curve; practice the push-button motion before your first outing so you’re not fumbling with a nervous dog inside.
Specs: max 70 lbs · stroller weight 27 lbs · cabin 28″L x 12.5″W x 22.5″H · 12″ Air Ride gel-filled tires · bolster pad + weather cover included · optional divider · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: smoothest mid-size ride; weather cover and bolster pad included; divider option for two pets; panoramic window.
Cons: 27-lb frame is heavy for the class; pricier than similar-capacity rivals; latches take practice.
Verdict: The do-everything Pet Gear — pay for the tires, enjoy the ride. Check the price on Amazon.
4. No-Zip Happy Trails — Best for Small Dogs
The Happy Trails is the classic small-dog Pet Gear: a 35-lb capacity on a 13-lb frame, with the No-Zip entry, panoramic view window, elevated paw rest, removable liner, storage basket, and safety tether. The 24″L x 11″W x 22″H cabin fits cats and small dogs comfortably, the one-second one-hand fold is genuinely one-handed, and Pet Gear lists it around $100 — the cheapest full-size-feeling stroller in the lineup.
The compromises are all in the wheels and extras. The 6-inch plastic/EVA wheels are mall-and-sidewalk wheels — owners who take it onto rough ground report the usual small-wheel misery. The weather cover is sold separately, the liner is thinner than the bolster pads on the bigger models, and the 11-inch-wide cabin is snug for a stocky dog. For a cat or a sub-20-lb dog on smooth routes, though, it’s the right amount of stroller.
Specs: max 35 lbs · stroller weight 13 lbs · cabin 24″L x 11″W x 22″H · 6″ plastic/EVA wheels · one-hand fold · weather cover sold separately · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: light at 13 lbs; true one-hand fold; No-Zip entry at ~$100; ideal size for cats and small dogs.
Cons: 6″ plastic wheels — smooth surfaces only; weather cover costs extra; snug 11″-wide cabin; thin liner.
Verdict: The small-dog classic — right-sized and right-priced, on pavement. Check the price on Amazon.
5. Happy Trails Lite No-Zip — Lightest & Cheapest
The Happy Trails Lite No-Zip — sold in earlier years under “Trail Lite” naming — is the entry point to the brand: a 25-lb capacity on a 12.5-lb frame, with the No-Zip entry, panoramic window, elevated paw rest, and removable liner. Pet Gear lists it around $80, making it the cheapest way to get the No-Zip latch system. For a cat or a tiny dog, and for buyers who mainly need a stroller for vet visits and short errands, it’s enough stroller.
The cabin is the catch: 22″L x 10–11″W x 19″H is the smallest in the lineup — a chunky cat or a 20-lb dog fills it completely. The 6″/7″ plastic wheels are strictly indoor-and-mall grade. And watch the variants: Pet Gear sells both zipper and No-Zip versions of the Happy Trails Lite with different feature sets (some listings note no parent tray on certain versions), so check the exact listing’s specs before buying — model numbers starting PG8030NZ are the No-Zip ones.
Specs: max 25 lbs · stroller weight 12.5 lbs · cabin 22″L x ~11″W x 19″H · 6″/7″ plastic/EVA wheels · removable liner · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: cheapest No-Zip stroller; only 12.5 lbs; zipperless entry at the entry price; fine for cats and tiny dogs.
Cons: smallest cabin in the lineup — fills fast; plastic wheels, smooth surfaces only; confusing zipper vs. No-Zip variants — check the listing.
Verdict: The budget Pet Gear — great for cats, but verify you’re buying the No-Zip version. Check the price on Amazon.
6. No-Zip Jogger — Best for Running
The No-Zip Jogger is Pet Gear’s runner: a 75-lb capacity with 12-inch Air Ride gel-filled tires and a front wheel that locks for straight-line stability — the two features that separate a real jogger from a jogger-styled stroller. The cabin (28″L x 12.5″W x 22.5″H) fits medium-large dogs, the elevated paw rest lets the dog sightsee, and the large storage basket and parent tray cover the long-run logistics.
Owner notes are practical. A Chewy reviewer praised the sturdy metal wheels on uneven city pavement but found the stock cup holders too shallow, adding an aftermarket attachment — a recurring Pet Gear theme. Another owner received a unit with shipping damage and a missing cup-holder hole, a reminder to inspect on arrival (and to buy from a retailer with easy returns). At 27 lbs it’s heavy for a jogger, but the weight is the price of the Air Ride tires.
Specs: max 75 lbs · stroller weight 27 lbs · cabin 28″L x 12.5″W x 22.5″H · 12″ Air Ride gel-filled tires · lockable front wheel · 30-day limited warranty.
Pros: true jogger with locking front wheel; Air Ride tires; 75-lb capacity covers most medium-large dogs; sturdy on city pavement.
Cons: shallow stock cup holders; inspect for shipping damage on arrival; 27 lbs is heavy for a jogger.
Verdict: The runner’s Pet Gear — the only one here you should actually jog with. Check the price on Amazon.
How to Choose a Pet Gear Stroller
No-Zip vs. zipper: go No-Zip. The push-button latch is Pet Gear’s best idea — no stuck zippers, no fumbling with a nervous pet, and one-handed operation. Older zipper versions of the same models still float around on Amazon; check the model number for “NZ” before buying.
Buy capacity with 20% margin. Pet Gear’s ratings are honest but not generous. A 40-lb dog belongs in the 70-lb NV, not the 35-lb Happy Trails. For two pets, add both weights — the Double’s 90-lb rating is combined.
Wheels decide where you can go. The rule across the lineup: 12-inch Air Ride (gel-filled) tires = real-world pavement and light trails; 6–7 inch plastic/EVA = malls, vet offices, and smooth sidewalks. Match the tire to your route, not your aspirations.
Do the towel test on cabin size. Fold a towel to the listed interior dimensions, put your pet on it, and confirm they can lie down and sit. Pet Gear publishes interior dimensions for every model — use them. Dogs need 4+ inches of headroom above sitting height.
Weigh the stroller, not just the dog. The NV and Jogger weigh 27 lbs empty; the Double is ~32. You’ll lift it into the car constantly. If trunk duty is daily, the 13-lb Happy Trails or 17-lb-class models earn their keep.
Check what’s included — it varies. Weather covers come with the Double and NV but cost extra on the Happy Trails, Lite, and Expedition. Bolster pads vs. thin liners also differ by model. Read the “included components” line on the exact listing, because variants change it.
Bottom line: the No-Zip NV is the best all-rounder for most dogs — Air Ride tires, included weather cover, and a 70-lb rating cover the common cases. For big dogs, the Expedition’s 150-lb capacity and walk-in doors are unmatched at the price. Multi-pet households want the Double (measure your doors), runners the Jogger, small-dog owners the Happy Trails, and bargain hunters the Happy Trails Lite — just confirm it’s the No-Zip version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pet Gear’s No-Zip system?
Instead of a zippered closure, No-Zip strollers use an easy-locking push-button latch on the entry doors. You press to open, push to close — no zipper to snag, jam, or fail. It’s standard on the Double, Expedition, NV, Happy Trails, Lite, and Jogger models covered here.
Which Pet Gear stroller fits a 60-lb dog?
The No-Zip NV (70-lb limit) is the natural fit, with the Expedition (150 lbs) as the roomier upgrade. The Happy Trails (35 lbs) and Lite (25 lbs) are far too small — don’t size up a small stroller for a big dog.
Are Pet Gear strollers good for cats?
Yes — the Happy Trails and Happy Trails Lite are popular cat strollers, and the Double fits multiple cats. Use the interior tether: one owner’s cat tore through the mesh on a related model, so harness-and-tether is the safe default for cats.
Air Ride vs. standard wheels — does it matter?
Yes. Pet Gear’s 12-inch Air Ride gel-filled tires (Double, NV, Jogger) ride noticeably smoother and never go flat. The 6–7 inch plastic/EVA wheels on the Happy Trails, Lite, and Expedition are fine on smooth surfaces but transmit every crack. Choose by your route.
What is Pet Gear’s warranty?
A 30-day, non-transferable limited warranty — short by industry standards. Inspect your stroller thoroughly on arrival (latches, wheels, seams, clips) and buy from a retailer with a good return policy.
Zipper or No-Zip — which should I buy?
No-Zip, every time. Zippers are the #1 failure point on pet strollers, and Pet Gear’s latch system exists specifically to solve that. Just verify the listing is actually the No-Zip version — older zippered stock still circulates.
