There are times when going off to camp for peace and quiet breathing the fresh air. Most times, a fun bunch of family or friends make good company. And there are times when you just need a more silent and very agreeable partner to take to get away from it all. The best companion a man could ever have would be the pet dog-they don't talk your ear off and will always be glad to agree. When I take my dog on long trips across country or camping, a dog carrier is a necessity I have invested on like the fabric carriers that attach to the front passengers seat (also installs at the back). These are more like cloth boxes then dog crates and they catch all fur and whatever my pet would shed, this helps keep my vehicle easier to clean. Of course when the trip is an over night thing, I also bring a Portable Pet carrier that is more of an enclosure than a restraint. A gor-tex like covered portable pet is all-weather and keeps my pet dog safe from poisonous creatures at night. I've read about a dog being eaten by a Burmese python, well the carrier is good for keeping your pet in the tent with you safe and sound. Pet carriers are a great part of pet rearing that need to be invested on, they are versatile and durable to last your pet dogs dog-life.