Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Pros: - Solid construction - Fully Collapsible to allow for easy storage or travel - Comes with clip-on handle to allow for carry - Fully painted and coated without exposed rough edges, etc - TWO door latches to better protect against bends from dog pushing against just the top or bottom of the door Cons: - Fitment in some areas has issues causing some of the panels to bend/flex too much (I have slight bowing occurring on some of the panels) Personal Experience: I have a rat terrier puppy and wanted to find a quality and reasonably priced kennel for her to begin her crate training, and for use for travel when we make our frequent road trips to visit extended family. Our puppy is expected to be approximately 35lbs, so I purchased the MEDIUM size because I wanted a crate that would also be able to accommodate her as she grows. After doing some research, I found a couple of comparable models that had similar measurements, features, and were reviewed highly, but ended up deciding to get the Amazon Basics Single-door crate because of the reasonable price (and I have had good experiences with AmazonBasics products in the past). It came in a pretty flat box and was extremely easy to setup. The crate arrives collapsed (obviously), but is already assembled when shipped. All I had to do was un-collapse it and snap the appropriate panels into place with the hooks (this will be obvious when you're "assembling" it). It is not too heavy, so it is definitely manageable to travel with as well. The coating and paint covers all areas and I did not see any exposed steel or rough edges. I also particularly like that it has two door latches to ensure that the door is not bent from your dog pushing on either the top or bottom of the door. Also, the design allows the crate tray to easily slide out in case you need to clean off crumbs or other "debris". Even though it's not pictured, the crate comes with a snap on handle that latches onto the top of the crate so you can carry it around. Lastly, I also like that the crate comes with an additional panel that can be used to section of the crate to modify the space to make it smaller. The additional panel just hooks onto the existing panels inside of the crate so you can vary the space within the crate freely. After using the crate for approximately a month, I am still very satisfied with almost all aspects of the crate. However, my biggest complaint is that the metal panels are not as sturdy as I initially thought and there are minor fitment issues. I have noticed some bending/bowing in the panels (mostly in the middle of each panel) as a result of this. It's not a huge deal, but it is visually noticeable and does prevent the crate from collapsing as tightly flat as it could if there were not any bowing/bending. Conclusion: I am very satisfied with the AmazonBasics Single-Door crate and do not regret the purchase at all. It has quality construction, it is easy to assemble and collapse for easy storage and travel, easy-access to the crate tray to clean up debris, and all at a reasonable price. My only minor complaint is that there is some bending/bowing occurring due to minor fitment issues. **I also purchased the Midwest Exercise Pen with Door to create what I consider the perfect indoor setup for puppies when you're away from home. I position the crate so that its door faces inside of the pen, and I have the pen encapsulate to each side of the crate door with the rest of the crate protruding out of the pen (the picture shows the setup). The Exercise Pen is secured to the crate by simply using your standard swivel keychain hooks (these actually came with the Exercise Pen). This setup allows my puppy to sleep and enjoy her crate, but also walk around a safe enclosed area when I am not home. I also leave a puppy pad in the far corner of the pen area to allow my puppy to potty there if she really needs to. I have included a few pictures of the set-up =)