Pet Gear
Pet Gear supertraX Ramp
Listed on Amazon as: Pet Gear supertraX Ramps for Dogs and Cats, Maximum Traction Surface, Portable/Easy-Fold (No Tools Required), Built in Handle for Travel, 5 Models, 42-71 Inches Long, Supports 150-200lbs
4.2 · 169 reviews
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Built and marketed for both dogs and cats, with a soft, removable traction mat instead of a rigid tread surface, closer to a padded runner than a hard plastic ramp. A built-in carry handle and rubberized bottom grippers make it the most travel-friendly pick in this lineup.
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Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
You're loading a larger dog into an SUV or wagon trunk and want the softest, most secure-feeling traction surface in this lineup, or need a gentler alternative to jumping onto furniture.
Skip it if…
You need something lightweight to lift solo every day, or you're trying to fit it into a sedan's side door rather than a rear hatch.
Highlights
- Soft supertraX mat, removable for washing
- Pressure-activated grip surface
- Built-in carry handle, no tools to assemble
- Rubberized bottom grippers for placement stability
- Raised side edges, includes a safety tether
About Pet Gear supertraX Ramp
The mat itself is the main draw. The surface is soft but grippy, which can help hesitant or stiff-moving dogs use a ramp for the first time when other options haven't worked. It can also do more than car loading, such as getting a dog onto a bed, up porch steps, or up a short indoor staircase. Dogs at or near the top of the weight range may cross it confidently without slipping, and the wider surface can help a dog that keeps missing steps on a narrower ramp.
The ramp itself is heavy and awkward to lift, especially into a tall SUV hatch. A second, more concrete concern: the built-in carry handle is attached with screws that can feel cheap, so check them and consider reinforcing the handle. Weight capacity numbers have also appeared inconsistent across the product line at different times, so confirm the current capacity on the listing, especially for a heavier dog.
Specs
| Length x width | 71" x 19.5" (this model) |
| Weight capacity | Up to 200 lb |
| Best for | Dogs and cats |
The Honest Take
What I Like and What I Don't
What I like
- Only pick in this lineup explicitly built for cats and dogs
- Soft, removable mat instead of a rigid tread
- Built-in carry handle and safety tether
- Works for more than car loading, such as bed access, porch steps, and even a short indoor staircase
- Wider walking surface than a narrower ramp
What holds it back
- Far fewer reviews than the other picks in this guide
- 200lb capacity, not the highest in this lineup
- The ramp is noticeably heavy to lift and carry, which can make loading it into a tall SUV trunk a two-handed effort
- The built-in carry handle may be a weak point, since the screws holding it can feel cheap, so check them and consider reinforcing the handle
The verdict
This is a mat-first ramp, and the soft traction surface is the main reason to consider it. The tradeoff: it's heavier to lift than a bare folding plastic ramp, and the carry handle is worth checking when it arrives. For a lighter, budget-friendly option, see the rest of our dog car ramps lineup. For securing the dog once it's in the car, see our dog booster car seats guide.
What to check in the reviews
We don't republish customer reviews. Read them in full on Amazon, and look for these points first.
- How heavy the ramp is to lift into your trunk
- Whether the built-in carry handle and its screws feel solid when you first lift it
- The rating and number of ratings shown on the listing, and whether that is enough to compare it with other ramps
- Whether the 71 inch length fits a rear hatch or your car's side door
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this actually suitable for cats, not just marketed that way?
The soft, removable mat and lower-profile fold are aimed at smaller, lighter pets rather than being relabeled dog gear. It may be a better fit for a cat than the rigid-tread ramps in this guide.
Why is the review count so much lower than the other picks?
It's a newer listing in a line that includes several sizes, so review volume is split across models. Its 4.2-star average is in line with the rest of this lineup.
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