Retractable cat lead
Up to 5 m to explore, a brake under your thumb to stop everything dead.
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Free delivery · 30-day money-back guarantee · Clips onto any harness
- Up to 3 m or 5 m of freedom — the strap follows their whims and rewinds by itself when they come back
- Anti-panic brake under your thumb — one press and everything stops, instantly
- Ergonomic rubber handle — comfortable to hold, even when the walk goes on and on
- Kimpet retractor — smooth mechanism, corrosion-resistant metal clip
01 · Control
A brake under your thumb, peace of mind in your hand
A sudden noise, an urge to go too far? One press of the thumb and the strap locks instantly: your cat stays within reach, with no jolt or sudden tension.
You release, and the exploring starts again. The movement becomes a reflex from the very first outing.
Going further
When the garden is no longer enough.
There comes a moment, as a cat learns to walk in a harness, when they stop being content with the doorstep. They pull a little, they look towards the end of the garden, the edge of the wood, the path that carries on.
This lead takes over at that moment: it lengthens the distance without giving up control.
It clips only onto the harness ring. Never onto a collar.
What matters at the end of the lead
Anti-panic brake
Under your thumb, it stops the lead paying out instantly — with no delay or second action.
3 m or 5 m
3 m for a garden or a busy path, 5 m for open ground.
Swivel clip
Corrosion-treated metal, mounted on a swivel: it turns freely without twisting.
Harness only
The pull is spread across the chest. On a collar, it would be concentrated on the neck.
02 · Freedom
Up to five metres of curiosity
The strap pays out when they venture forward and rewinds when they come back: always just taut, never under their paws.
The 3 m for terraces and first explorations, the 5 m for the gardens of the truly curious.
03 · Comfort
Designed for the hand that walks with them
Soft rubber handle, ergonomic shape, natural thumb position: you forget it's there, even when the walk goes on and on.
The retraction mechanism is made by Kimpet — smooth, quiet, reliable outing after outing.
3 m or 5 m?
The length isn't chosen according to the cat but according to the terrain. Too short, it holds them back; too long on a busy path, it becomes unmanageable.
How to choose
- First, look at where you go out most often: an enclosed garden, a shared path, or open ground.
- Work out the distance from which you want to be able to bring your cat back in a second.
- If in doubt on busy ground, take the shorter one: it's easier to manage.
The anti-panic brake works exactly the same on both lengths.
The two lengths
| Length | Which terrain | What it allows |
|---|---|---|
| 3 m | Enclosed garden, path shared with other passers-by. | Keeping the cat close, regaining control in one movement. |
| 5 m | Open ground, woodland edges, spaces with no one passing. | Letting them wander further and explore more. |
| Both | Six colours available for each length. | The choice of colour has no effect on the mechanism. |
This lead is to be used only on a harness ring, never on a collar.
The Explorer Duo
With the vest harness kit, it's 50% off
The harness keeps your cat safe, the lead gives them room to explore: it's the duo designed for their outings.
Add the kit and the lead to the same basket and the discount applies automatically: the lead is half price.
Specifications
| Length | 3 m or 5 m, your choice |
|---|---|
| Brake | Thumb button — instant locking |
| Handle | Ergonomic rubber, thumb rest |
| Clip | Anti-corrosion metal, swivel-mounted |
| Fits | Cats and small companions up to 25 kg |
| Mechanism | Retraction reel by Kimpet |
| Delivery | Free · Tracking included |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee |
It clips onto any harness — and it's 50% off with the vest harness kit.
Getting started with the retractable lead
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Clip it onto the harness
Attach the clip to the back ring of the harness. Never to a collar: the chest should take the strain, not the neck.
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Start short
Keep the strap short while they get their bearings, then let it out as they gain confidence.
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Thumb on the brake
One press, everything stops; you release, and the walk starts again. The movement becomes a reflex from the very first outing.
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Rewind gently
Lock the strap, take a step towards them: the tape winds back on its own. You head home without ever pulling.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us about the lead
On a harness or on a collar?
Always on a harness. A retractable lead keeps a slight, constant tension: on a collar, it would pull on the neck. On a harness, the effort is spread across the chest — exactly what the Pelux harness is made for.
3 m or 5 m: how to choose?
3 m for balconies, terraces and first outings: control comes most naturally there. 5 m for gardens and for cats already at ease outdoors. If in doubt, take 3 m.
Is the brake really reliable?
One press of the thumb locks the strap instantly, and the Kimpet-made mechanism is built to last. Just keep your hand on the brake in busy places: it's your safety reflex.
Is it suitable for all cats?
Yes: it's rated for companions up to 25 kg, from the young cat (with a well-fitted harness) to the largest builds.
How does the duo discount apply?
Add the vest harness kit and the lead to the same basket: the 50% discount on the lead applies automatically, with no code.
What if it doesn't suit us?
Like everything Pelux: a 30-day money-back guarantee. You try it for real, then you decide.
Pelux
Complete your outing
Ready to explore further?
The lead that follows their curiosity, the brake that keeps you calm. And with the vest harness kit, it's half price.