Impact Collapsible Dog Crate.
An aluminum collapsible crate that is escape-resistant and far lighter than a comparable steel kennel.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The versatile pick for an active household that wants one crate for home, car, events, and the occasional flight. Fold-flat aluminum with unusually good side ventilation — just don't mistake it for the escape-proof or crash-tested option. If your dog breaks out of everything, Impact's own thicker High Anxiety model is the crate you actually want.”
The Gavler Verdict
Where to Buy.
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90-day price history
Price History
Steady at $350 for the entire 90-day tracking window — no increases, no discounts, across 45 tracked days.
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Precision Engineering
Welded Aluminum Box
99% recyclable aluminum panels with a stainless slam-latch door — far stronger than wire, though not Impact's escape-artist tier.
Folds to 8 Inches
Collapses to an 8-inch-flat stack for storage or the car, with spring-loaded handles that sit flush when not in use.
Full-Height Side Vents
Ventilation runs down the side panels, so a dog gets airflow lying down instead of only through a top grille.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Praised by hands-on reviewers for versatility, packability, and full-height ventilation; those same reviewers are clear it is not crash-tested and is not Impact's escape-artist model (the thicker High Anxiety crate is). Priced at the top of the category. (Brief §102 content-verification pass.)
Cast Your Vote
Do you think Impact Collapsible Dog Crate deserves the #6 spot in Best Dog Crates?
Global Critique
“Much stronger than wire or cheap plastic and folds to eight inches flat — but none of Impact's crates are crash-tested, and for a true escape artist the brand steers you to its heavier High Anxiety model.”
“Sturdy, rattle-free, and folds flat when you need the space; both models are expensive, and neither is crash-rated, yet they deliver serious peace of mind for people who travel often with their dogs.”
“Owners call it exceptionally sturdy and well-built, with a tool-free setup most manage in a few minutes.”
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