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A carrier that opens from the top
Published 12 November 2026 · Updated 12 November 2026 · Xavier Hure
A carrier that opens from the top sits on the floor, the cat steps in from above, then the lid closes. That is the simplest gesture when the front door is narrow. The other carriers in “Choosing a carrier” open from the front. Here, one sheet confirms a top opening: the Atlas 10 Open.
From the top
Lift the lid, set the cat down, close it.
From the front
The other carriers on this page open by the door. They are here to compare the size.
Comparison
Pet carrier Ferplast Atlas 10 Open
The Atlas 10 Open is the carrier whose sheet confirms a top opening.
Best for. Opens from the top
Strengths
- Top
- Atlas 10
- Ferplast
Pet carrier Ferplast Atlas 10 EL black
The Atlas 10 El black has the Atlas 10 size, with a door at the front.
Best for. Same size, front door
Strengths
- Front door
- Atlas 10
- Black
Pet carrier MidWest blue
The MidWest Spree folds and opens from the front, useful to compare the volume.
Best for. A soft carrier
Strengths
- Soft
- Folds
- Front
Pet carrier MP Bergamo Gipsy
The Gipsy is another front-door carrier, to compare the footprint.
Best for. Gipsy, front door
Strengths
- Front door
- Rigid
- Comparison
| Comparison | Size | Capacity | Care | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet carrier Ferplast Atlas 10 Open | 32.5 × 48 × 29 cm | 5 kg | — | Entry from above |
| Pet carrier Ferplast Atlas 10 EL black | 32.5 × 48 × 29 cm | 5 kg | — | Compare the size |
| Pet carrier MidWest blue | 55.5 × 34.5 × 35.8 cm | — | Durable polypropylene shell wipes clean in seconds, and the built-in handle means you can grab it and go without a second thought | A light trip |
| Pet carrier MP Bergamo Gipsy | 46 × 32 × 32 cm | — | — | Compare |
For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.
Common questions
Which carrier opens from the top?
On this page, the Atlas 10 Open. The other sheets describe a front door.
How does the cat go in?
Open the lid, set the cat down, close it. The carrier stays on the floor.
Where are the other sizes?
In “Choosing a carrier”.