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Life Stages Single Door and iCrate?: A side-by-side comparison.
December 2010
Double Door iCrate vs. Life Stages?: This table is very useful for those that like to see the numbers.
November 2010
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Two Dogs in One Crate?: It can be done, but we do advise caution, and maybe you should consider a three door model.
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January 2009
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MONDAY, DEC. 06, 2010
The iCrate Double Door and the Life Stages Double Door Seem Similar - What's the Difference?
We wrote a previous entry about the differences between the iCrate and Life Stages crates and you may want to check out that article first. This article goes into more detail about the differences between the double door versions of the iCrate and Life Stages crates.
Our opinion is that the Life Stages crate is a tougher and more durable product, and that the differences are significant beyond how they appear on paper. For example, the wire pieces that hold the crate together (they clip over the top and sides at the front and back) are much longer on the Life Stages crate.
Our experience is that this makes it much harder for a dog to exploit the folding mechanism and escape from the crate. If you think your dog may be a bit of a Houdini, we recommend the Life Stages model.
Side-by-Side Comparison Table, Double Door iCrate and Life Stages
And now for the numbers. The table below lists each of the double door models available and provides some significant statistics. The crates are listed side-by-side for models starting at 22".
| Property |
iCrate Double Door |
Life Stages Double Door |
Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches
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iCrate 1522DD
22"L x 13"W x 16"H
1½" x 5"
3, 6, 7, 9, 12
10 lbs
One latch
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Life Stages 1622DD
22"L x 13"W x 16"H
1½" x 4½"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
10 lbs
One latch
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Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches:
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iCrate 1524DD
24"L x 18"W x 19"H
1½" x 5"
3, 6, 7, 9, 12
15 lbs
One latch
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Life Stages 1624DD
24"L x 18"W x 21"H
1½" x 4½"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
16 lbs
Two Latches
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Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches:
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iCrate 1530DD
30"L x 19"W x 21"H
1½" x 5"
3, 6, 7, 9, 12
19 lbs
One latch
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Life Stages 1630DD
30"L x 21"W x 24"H
1½" x 5⅛"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
21 lbs
Two Latches
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Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches:
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iCrate 1536DD
36"L x 23"W x 25"H
1½" x 5"
3, 6, 7, 9, 12
24 lbs
Two Latches
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Life Stages 1636DD
36"L x 24"W x 27"H
1½" x 5⅛"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
30 lbs
Two Latches
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Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches:
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iCrate 1542DD
42"L x 28"W x 30"H
1½" x 7⅞"
3, 6, 7, 9
35 lbs
Two Latches
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Life Stages 1642DD
42"L x 28"W x 31"H
1½" x 5½"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
42 lbs
Two Latches
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Model:
Size:
Mesh:
Wire Gauge:
Weight:
#Latches:
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iCrate 1548DD
48"L x 30"W x 33"H
1½" x 7⅞"
3, 6, 7, 9
43 lbs
Two Latches
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Life Stages 1648DD
48"L x 30"W x 33"H
1½" x 6"
3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
48 lbs
Two Latches
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