Pick the Gunner G1 if car travel safety is the priority: its Small, Medium and Intermediate sizes are listed by the Center for Pet Safety, and Gunner backs it with a lifetime warranty. Pick the Impact Collapsible if you want a strong aluminum crate that folds flat for storage and travel, and don't need a crash-safety listing.
The central trade-off
Car safety. The Center for Pet Safety lists Gunner G1 Small, Medium and Intermediate. We found no crash documentation for the Impact Collapsible.
Storage. Impact's aluminum crate folds flat; the rotomolded Gunner does not.
Price and warranty. Gunner lists from $550 with a lifetime warranty; Impact lists at $760 (we saw $592.80 on sale).
Side by side
| Specification | GUNNER G1 Kennel | Impact Collapsible Dog Crate |
|---|---|---|
| Price seen | $550 | $760 |
| Crash documentation | Listed by the Center for Pet Safety in Small, Medium and Intermediate sizes | Not stated by the maker |
| Design | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty (maker) | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the GUNNER G1 Kennel if
- Car travel safety comes first
- You want a lifetime warranty
- You don't need it to fold
Choose the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate if
- You want it to fold flat
- You prefer aluminum
- Crash listing isn't a priority