In-depth review
Diggs Revol Review (2026)
A research-based review of the Diggs Revol: one-motion collapse, garage-style door, aluminum frame, and whether the premium price is justified.
Diggs Revol Collapsible Crate
The premium crate that collapses in one motion.
Our verdict
The Revol is the best-looking, fastest-collapsing crate you can buy, and you pay for it. Buy it if the crate lives in your living room and gets moved or collapsed regularly, the one-motion fold and furniture-grade design earn their keep daily. Skip it if the crate sits in one spare bedroom untouched for months, a wire crate does the same job for much less, or if you need sizes above 32 inches.
What we like
- Collapses flat in one motion with no disassembly
- Garage-style side door opens without swinging into the room
- Puppy divider and removable tray included
What to watch out for
- Premium price for the same interior space as wire crates
- Heavier than it looks due to the aluminum frame
- Fewer size options than the iCrate range
Who it is for
Design-conscious owners, apartment dwellers, and anyone who transports the crate frequently.
The collapse mechanism
The Revol's signature move is collapsing flat in a single motion: lift, fold, done. No disassembly, no loose panels, no wrestling. For owners who set up the crate at home, collapse it for the car, and set it up at the destination, this saves real time and frustration versus a wire crate's fold-flat-then-unfold ritual. The anodized aluminum frame keeps the folded package rigid enough to slide behind a seat.
Garage-style door
Instead of swinging outward, the side door slides up and over like a garage door. In a small apartment where a swinging wire door would hit furniture or walls, this is genuinely useful. The door locks securely and the mechanism is simple enough that it does not become a failure point.
Materials and size limits
The aluminum frame and composite panels look like modern furniture, not a kennel. The tradeoff is the size range: XS through L tops out around 32 inches of length, which covers dogs up to roughly 40 lbs. Large-breed owners are simply not served here, and the premium price buys no extra space versus a wire crate.
How it stacks up
Against the MidWest iCrate, the Revol wins on looks, collapse speed, and apartment-friendliness, but loses on price, size range, and the seven-size selection that covers giant breeds. Against the Amazon Basics crate, there is no contest on quality or design, but the price gap is enormous for the same interior volume. Against the Petmate Sky Kennel, the Revol is the better daily home crate while the Sky Kennel remains the travel specialist. Buy the Revol for how it lives in your home, not for the spec sheet.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Attractive design that looks like furniture
- Collapses with wheels for easy moving
- Convenient top and side doors
Common complaints
- Heavy, at around 45 pounds
- Assembly can take longer than the instructions suggest
- Support response times draw complaints
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L (up to ~32 inch length)
- Collapse
- Single-motion flat fold
- Frame
- Anodized aluminum
- Door
- Garage-style side door
- Included
- Puppy divider, removable tray
Also consider
MidWest Homes for Pets iCrate Double Door
The wire-crate standard every trainer recommends.
- Sizes: 18" to 48" lengths
- Doors: Double door (front + side)
Petmate Sky Kennel
The airline-approved travel crate.
- Sizes: 21" to 48" lengths
- Compliance: IATA/ATA airline requirements
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
What size Diggs Revol for a French Bulldog?
The Medium Revol fits most French Bulldogs. Measure your dog: Frenchies are compact but dense, and the Medium's interior handles the breed's typical 16 to 28 lbs well. Size up to Large only if your Frenchie is at the top of the standard.
Is the Revol escape-proof?
It is secure for normal dogs, with a solid door latch and rigid panels. Determined escape artists can defeat any consumer crate given time; the Revol is not marketed as an escape-proof crate and should not be bought as one.
Does it really collapse with one hand?
The collapse is a single continuous motion, but plan on using two hands in practice, one to lift and one to guide the fold. It takes seconds once learned, versus a minute or two of panel-wrestling with a wire crate.