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Amazon Basics Portable Soft Pet Playpen (model DE2018058BL45) is a collapsible, mesh-topped enclosure for small pets, with listing dimensions around 45 × 45 × 24 inches. Its travel-friendly design and included storage pouch are useful for temporary indoor or outdoor use, but customer feedback flags zipper durability as a concern.
At a glance
- Eight-sided soft playpen described as 45 inches wide, for travel or indoor and outdoor use.
- Mesh top and windows, with Oxford canvas walls and floor.
- Collapses for storage and has a Velcro pouch for treats, toys and supplies.
- Listing describes reinforced corners and seams and says it can be spot cleaned.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Collapsible design supports storage and transport, and customer feedback also describes it as portable and easy to fold.
- Mesh top and windows provide airflow and visibility while the enclosure is in use.
- A built-in pouch keeps small supplies close at hand.
Cons
- Customer feedback reports zipper failures, including a broken door zipper holder. This may matter for frequent opening and closing.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | DE2018058BL45 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Style | Portable |
| Form factor | Rectangular |
|---|---|
| Dimensions listed | 114.3L x 114.3W x 61H centimetres |
| Weight listed | 2.78 kg |
| Material listed | Metal |
|---|---|
| Closure type | Velcro |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing gives dimensions as 114.3L x 114.3W x 61H centimetres in one field and 114.3 x 114.3 x 60.96 cm; 2.78 kg in another, so the exact height is inconsistent. It also describes the product as a soft playpen with canvas and mesh while listing its material as metal. Confirm the selected listing's construction and dimensions if either affects your choice. The stated small-dog breed size differs from feature text recommending cats and small and medium dogs.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Pet owners seeking a collapsible enclosure for travel, temporary indoor use or outdoor use.
- Owners of cats or small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs, which are among the listing's suggested animals.
- Buyers who want a mesh-covered pen with a storage pouch and can monitor zipper condition.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a clearly specified configuration for a medium-sized dog, since the listing's size guidance is inconsistent.
- Pets that may strain or chew fabric panels or closures, or owners who need a sturdier enclosure than this soft-sided design.

Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
67% 67% - 4 stars
17% 17% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
6% 6%
Customer feedback describes the pen as portable, easy to set up and fold, and appealing to cats. However, reports also mention zipper and door-zipper-holder failures, and opinions vary on size, value and functionality. These concerns are relevant for buyers who expect frequent access through the zippered enclosure. Feedback is not a guarantee of how an individual unit will perform.
Positive themes
- Customers mention portability and ease of setup.
- Customers describe it as foldable, and some say cats like it.
Negative themes
- Customer feedback reports zippers breaking and a door zipper holder breaking.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is mixed on size, value for money and functionality.
Frequently asked questions
What size is this playpen?
The title describes it as 45 × 45 × 24 inches. The specifications list dimensions of 114.3L x 114.3W x 61H centimetres, while another detail gives 114.3 x 114.3 x 60.96 cm; 2.78 kg. The listed height therefore differs slightly.
Can it be used outdoors?
The listing says it is intended for indoor or outdoor use. It does not specify weather resistance, so do not treat outdoor-use wording as a claim of weather protection.
What pets is it intended for?
The feature text mentions cats, small and medium-sized dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, while the breed-size field says small. Check the dimensions and your pet's fit before buying.
Does it fold for storage?
Yes. The listing says it collapses for storage, and customer feedback also mentions portability and foldability.

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