Aim it anywhere
Two heads, each rotating a full 360 degrees, aimed independently — boot, crate or back seat at the same time.
Slipstream Dog Travel Cooling Kit
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£39.99
Regular price £64.99
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★★★★★ Loved by 25,000+ dog owners
Slipstream Dog Travel Cooling Kit
For dog owners who know: heavy panting in the back is a warning sign.
Sale price
£39.99
Regular price £64.99
- ✓ Steady airflow where your aircon never reaches
- ✓ No more frantic panting on long drives
- ✓ Gentle on eyes, nose & airways
- ✓ Fits any car — front socket, rear USB or power bank
Free with your kit: the Summer Road Trips e-book and a tick comb
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Complete your set
Extension cable (1 m)£7.99 · reach the boot of any estate
Car socket USB adapter (included)£7.99 · for cars without a USB port
What's in the box
- Twin-head headrest fan — two heads, each rotates 360°
- Car socket USB adapter (included)
- 180 cm extension cable (included)
- Free: the Summer Road Trips e-book & a tick comb
How it fits & runs
Clips onto the front-seat headrest posts in seconds and aims back at your dog. Runs on any USB port, the included car-socket adapter, or a power bank — so it keeps going in traffic when the engine is off. Three speeds on one button; the lowest is quiet enough for nervous dogs.
Shipping & returns
Every order ships tracked — you'll get your tracking number as soon as it leaves the warehouse. Not right for you? You have 14 days to send it back. Just email support@slipstream-shop.com.
Is it safe for my dog?
Yes — a fine protective grille, no exposed blades, and a stable clamp. It's a comfort device for journeys, not a safety device: it doesn't prevent or treat heatstroke, so always follow sensible hot-weather advice and never leave a dog in a parked car.
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In the box: twin-head fan · car socket adapter · extension cable
Two dogs, or two cars? Add 2 to your basket and 15% comes off automatically at checkout.
So what makes Slipstream
different?
A real July
He lay still after the drive. I thought he was asleep. It was heatstroke.
We were on our way to the coast. The car was packed, the aircon was running — everything seemed fine. But when we stopped, he didn't move. No tail wag, no whine. Just that quiet look.
It wasn't sleep.
Dogs don't complain out loud when something is wrong. They suffer quietly.
The turning point
Slipstream rides with us every journey now
A small, powerful twin fan I can aim exactly where he lies — in the boot, on the back seat, or in the crate.
Aircon isn't the answer back there. And even modern rear vents? Too weak, fixed in place, and impossible to aim.
The mechanism
Why moving air works on a dog — when people say it shouldn't
You've read that fans don't cool dogs because dogs don't sweat. Half right — and the half it gets wrong is the half that matters.
01
Dogs cool through the tongue
Barely any sweat glands. A dog offloads heat by panting — evaporating moisture from the tongue and airways. That surface is wet, and moving air absolutely does speed up evaporation there.
02
Still air stalls the whole system
A dog lying still in a boot sits in a pocket of its own warm, humid breath. Nothing shifts it. Move that air away and the panting starts working again.
Not colder air. Moving air — aimed exactly where your dog actually lies.
Slipstream or your car's aircon?
Car aircon blasts dry, icy air. Refreshing for you — but for a dog it can mean irritated eyes, dry airways, and a circulation shock the moment they step back out into the heat.
| slipstream | Car aircon | Basic clip fan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches the boot of an estate (180cm) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Two heads, aimed independently | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Gentle on eyes & airways | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Keeps running with the engine off | ✓ | ✕ | ~ |
| Dog-safe guard, no gaps | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Built for dogs, not a desk | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
Built around the drive
Five things it gets right
Designed by dog owners, for dogs who ride in the back.
Heavy panting, handled
A steady cooling airflow where the panting is happening, and fast relief once it's aimed right.
180 cm cable
Long enough to reach the boot of an estate. Front socket, rear USB port or a power bank — it adapts to your car.
Dog-safe build
Protective grille, stable headrest clip, no exposed blades. Made to sit near an animal, not on a desk.
Long-coat friendly
The guard keeps long fur out of the fan — no snagging, no tugging, no drama on the back seat.
Ticks prefer warm, damp, still air. A constant breeze makes your dog's spot a good deal less inviting to them.
Built for the job
The numbers that matter
0×360°independent heads
0speeds, one button
0 cmcable — reaches the boot
0 sto clip on and go
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Slipstream doesn't blast cold air — it keeps air moving exactly where your dog lies, so his own cooling (panting) actually works. Here's how it plays out.
🚗
FIRST DRIVE
Clips on in about 30 seconds. Aim both heads where he sits — most owners notice the frantic panting easing on the very first run.
📅
FIRST WEEK
He starts settling faster once the air is moving. Longer drives turn into naps instead of pacing, and the back seat stops feeling like a greenhouse.
☀️
EVERY SUMMER
It just lives in the car — school runs, beach trips, traffic jams. USB or power bank, so it keeps going even when the engine's off.
The Slipstream pack
25,000+ dogs riding a bit more comfortably
Your dog trusts you. Make sure he's comfortable on the road too.
★★★★★
Rated 4.9/5 by Slipstream customers
The numbers that matter
Small device.
Small device.
Long drives.
Calmer dog.
0heads, each turning a full 360°
0speeds, one button
0of cable — front socket to boot
0USB or power bank, engine off
4.9
★★★★★
What dog owners tell us
Trusted by 25,000+ happy customers
★★★★★
Six hours to Cornwall, dog in the boot...
Without it that drive would have been misery. Instead of panting and pacing there was snoring and ear-flapping. I genuinely checked three times that he was still back there.
★★★★★
I always thought the aircon was enough
When I read why it isn't, I didn't quite get it at first. Then I ordered one — and yes, you can actually get the air to the spot where the dog lies. It's stronger, and it's kinder on them.
★★★★★
Even seems to help with the ticks
I assumed that bit was marketing, but we've had noticeably fewer problems this summer. No miracles — but the constant moving air does seem to keep them off.
★★★★★
Fits just about any car
I'll admit I wasn't sure what a USB port even was. It's genuinely easy — plug it in the front by the radio, use a rear port, or the socket adapter. My son runs his off a power bank.
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For the dog and the humans, apparently
Honestly, I bought it because my dog struggles in the heat. Now my youngest holds it to her face the whole way shouting "I need it more than he does". We're going to need a second one.
★★★★★
Very good
I'm not one for dog gadgets, but this one is different. Practical, well thought out, no nonsense. And the dog? Stares at it like it's the telly.
★★★★★
On a really hot day I'd want two
In normal weather it's spot on. At 35 degrees in full sun, one isn't quite enough on its own. Still far more comfortable than going without.
★★★★★
Happy with it
Our pug Wilf really struggles in summer. This is the first thing that has actually made a difference to him.
★★★★★
Took a while to arrive, product is great
Works well. Took longer to arrive than I expected, but it was well packaged and ready to use straight out of the box.
★★★★★
Better than the rear vents
No more guilty conscience sitting in traffic. I know he's getting moving air back there now.
★★★★★
Our Aussie Shepherd approves
Candy is a big dog and the two heads are more than enough for her. She's happy, so we're happy.
★★★★★
The dash vents never reach the back
Most owners never realise how harsh the aircon is on a dog — and it never reaches the back anyway. This fixed both. Alfie loves it.
Questions & answers
Can I send it back if there's a problem?
Yes — you have 14-day returns — items unused and in their original packaging. If it isn't right for you, email us at support@slipstream-shop.com and we'll sort the return out with you.
How does it attach and how is it powered?
It clips onto the headrest and runs from any USB port or a power bank — front by the radio, a rear port if your car has one, or the car-socket adapter that comes in the kit. The cable is 180 cm, so it reaches the boot of an estate.
Is it safe for my dog?
It avoids the icy draughts an aircon produces and is gentle on skin, eyes and airways. The rotor sits behind a protective grille, and there are no exposed blades.
Does it work for bigger dogs?
Yes — aim both heads where your dog lies. On very hot days (35°C and up) two units are more comfortable. Press the button again to cycle through three speeds.
Will it stop my dog getting heatstroke?
No — and we'd rather say so plainly. It's a comfort device, not a safety device. If your dog is in distress, stop the car, cool him with water and call a vet. Never leave a dog in a parked car.
Can I use it for myself or my kids?
Absolutely. It's a fan — plenty of people end up aiming one head at themselves. Nobody will tell.
How long does delivery take?
Every order ships tracked, and you'll get your tracking number as soon as it leaves the warehouse. Delivery times vary.
Can I use it outside the car?
Yes — anywhere there's USB power. Crate at home, the dog bed, a shady spot in the garden.