Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) vs Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate)
Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) (#2) vs Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) (#5): in our Dog Crates for Truck Beds scoring the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) totals 8.9/10 and the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) 7.9/10.
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Side by side
| Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) | Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | — |
| Best Fit | Medium–large (~40–70 lb dogs) | Medium–large (interior 34.5 × 23 × 29 in) |
| Construction | One-piece rotomolded (single wall) | Powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum (collapsible) |
| Crash Test Rating | 5-Star (Center for Pet Safety) | Not independently certified |
| Empty Weight | 38 lb | 35 lb |
| Door & Latch | Reversible injection-molded door, locking paddle latch + corner pins | Aluminum door with heavy slam latches |
| Tie-Downs | Integrated powder-coated tie-downs | Tie-down loops |
| Ventilation & Drainage | Side vents, easy-clean drain holes, pitched floor | Ventilation on all four sides |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime (defects) |
How they differ in real use
Built from our dog crates for truck beds scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) and the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) made our Top 5 Dog Crates for Truck Beds, at #2 and #5. The best value among crash-certified crates and the one purpose-marketed for trucks — Field & Stream's pick for the bed. It carries the same independent 5-Star Center for Pet Safety rating as the Gunner (tested to 4,000 lb and a 630 lb drop) but is lighter at 38 lb and roughly $100 cheaper, with powder-coated tie-downs, corner locking pins, and a reversible locking door built in. It ranks second only because its single-wall shell does not feel as indestructible as the Gunner's double wall in independent testing. The specialist pick for owners who need an aluminum crate that folds flat for storage. Powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum makes it rust-resistant and strongly escape-resistant, and its four-sided ventilation is the best airflow here for a hot bed. It ranks last for truck-bed duty specifically because it is the most expensive crate on the list and its collapsible design is inherently less rigid than a welded or one-piece molded shell — a fair trade for portability, but not the pick if crash rigidity is your first priority.
We score dog crates for truck beds on Crash & Impact Protection (25%), Durability & Weather Resistance (20%), Security & Escape Resistance (20%), Truck-Bed Securing (15%), Ventilation & Comfort (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) totals 8.9 out of 10 and the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) 7.9. The widest gap is Crash & Impact Protection, where the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) scores 9.3 against 7.5 for the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) — wall construction and independent crash certification (Center for Pet Safety) for real-world collision safety. Truck-Bed Securing also separates them: 9.2 for the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus 8 for the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate). The Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) claws back ground on Ventilation & Comfort.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Best Fit — Medium–large (~40–70 lb dogs) on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Medium–large (interior 34.5 × 23 × 29 in) on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate); Construction — One-piece rotomolded (single wall) on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum (collapsible) on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate); Crash Test Rating — 5-Star (Center for Pet Safety) on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Not independently certified on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate); Empty Weight — 38 lb on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus 35 lb on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate); Door & Latch — Reversible injection-molded door, locking paddle latch + corner pins on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Aluminum door with heavy slam latches on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate); Tie-Downs — Integrated powder-coated tie-downs on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Tie-down loops on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate).
The Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) lists at $599.99; the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate)'s current price is on the merchant page. Owners praise the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) for 5-Star Center for Pet Safety rating — tested to 4,000 lb and a 630 lb drop from over 8 feet and powder-coated tie-downs built in for securing in an exposed truck bed; the most common complaint is single-wall shell does not feel as indestructible as the Gunner's double wall in independent reviews. Owners praise the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) for powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum — rust-resistant and very durable and ventilation on all four sides, the best airflow here for a hot bed; the most common complaint is the most expensive crate on this list.
Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate)
- 5-Star Center for Pet Safety rating — tested to 4,000 lb and a 630 lb drop from over 8 feet
- Powder-coated tie-downs built in for securing in an exposed truck bed
- Reversible door with locking paddle latch plus corner locking pins
- Lighter (38 lb) and cheaper than the Gunner while equally crash-certified
- Single-wall shell does not feel as indestructible as the Gunner's double wall in independent reviews
- Still a premium price at around $600
- Heavier than the lightweight single-wall value picks below it
Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate)
- Powder-coated aircraft-grade aluminum — rust-resistant and very durable
- Ventilation on all four sides, the best airflow here for a hot bed
- Heavy slam latches make it strongly escape-resistant
- Folds flat for storage when it is out of the truck
- The most expensive crate on this list
- Collapsible design is less rigid than a welded or one-piece molded shell
- Not independently crash-certified
Which should you buy?
The Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) is the better fit for truck-bed owners who want 5-Star crash certification for less than the Gunner and hunters and everyday drivers who need tie-downs and locks built in — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Crash & Impact Protection and Truck-Bed Securing. The Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) is the better fit for owners who need a crate that folds flat for storage and anxious dogs and escape artists who defeat lighter latches, and the stronger choice if Ventilation & Comfort matters more to you than the overall score. The Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) is a poor fit for owners set on the very strongest double-wall construction; the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) is a poor fit for budget buyers — it is the priciest option here.
Choose the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) if
- Truck-bed owners who want 5-Star crash certification for less than the Gunner
- Hunters and everyday drivers who need tie-downs and locks built in
- Buyers who value USA build and a lifetime warranty
Skip it if
- Owners set on the very strongest double-wall construction
- Anyone whose budget tops out well under $600
Choose the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) if
- Owners who need a crate that folds flat for storage
- Anxious dogs and escape artists who defeat lighter latches
- Hot climates where four-sided ventilation matters most
Skip it if
- Budget buyers — it is the priciest option here
- Owners who want maximum crash rigidity over portability
Common questions
Is the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) better than the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate)?
In our Dog Crates for Truck Beds ranking the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) scores higher overall, 8.9 to 7.9, with the biggest advantage in Crash & Impact Protection. The Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate) is stronger on Ventilation & Comfort, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) and the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate)?
The headline spec difference is Best Fit: Medium–large (~40–70 lb dogs) on the Lucky Duck Lucky Kennel (Intermediate) versus Medium–large (interior 34.5 × 23 × 29 in) on the Impact Collapsible Dog Crate (Intermediate). In use, the gap that matters most is Crash & Impact Protection (9.3 vs 7.5 in our scoring): wall construction and independent crash certification (Center for Pet Safety) for real-world collision safety.