Launch of the First 'Bicycle Pet Backpack' that Seamlessly Switches Between Bicycle Attachment and Backpack Use
OGK Kiden has released 'HUG Buddy', a pet backpack that safely attaches to the inside of bicycle handlebars and converts seamlessly into a backpack, leveraging their child seat technology.
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OGK Kiden Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashiosaka City, Osaka; Representative Director: Yasuharu Kimura), which holds the top domestic market share for bicycle child seats, will launch the bicycle pet backpack 'HUG Buddy' for ultra-small and small dogs under their pet brand 'buddiQ' on April 15 at their online store (https://ogk-giken.shop-pro.jp) and other outlets. Because it is fixed to the inside of the handlebars, you can ride with peace of mind at a distance that feels like you are holding the pet in your arms. It is the first pet carrier designed so that, after getting off the bicycle, you can remove it with a single touch and use it directly as a backpack. Utilizing the technology and know-how for protecting children's safety cultivated through the development of bicycle child seats for pets, we protect the safety of pets, who are important members of the family.
## Enjoying the Scenery Together on a 'Bicycle Journey': Pursuing Peace of Mind and Comfort for Both Pets and Owners
Unlike conventional baskets, 'HUG Buddy' is fixed to the inside of the handlebars. Because you can check on your pet at any time from a close distance, both the owner and the pet can move with a sense of security. To allow you to enjoy the outside scenery together, we focused on a lid design that allows the pet to poke its head out while riding, all while ensuring safety. For attachment, we applied the unique detachment mechanism used in our bicycle baskets. While possessing strong fixing power, it can be easily removed with a single touch, realizing a new style that smoothly switches from traveling by bicycle to walking after arrival with just this one backpack. When riding the bicycle alone, the attachment base can be folded so it does not get in the way.
## Enjoying the Scenery Together on a 'Bicycle Journey': Pursuing Peace of Mind and Comfort for Both Pets and Owners
Unlike conventional baskets, 'HUG Buddy' is fixed to the inside of the handlebars. Because you can check on your pet at any time from a close distance, both the owner and the pet can move with a sense of security. To allow you to enjoy the outside scenery together, we focused on a lid design that allows the pet to poke its head out while riding, all while ensuring safety. For attachment, we applied the unique detachment mechanism used in our bicycle baskets. While possessing strong fixing power, it can be easily removed with a single touch, realizing a new style that smoothly switches from traveling by bicycle to walking after arrival with just this one backpack. When riding the bicycle alone, the attachment base can be folded so it does not get in the way.