I love that the carrier can be compacted for easy storage and is big enough to handle my zaftig cat. The only problem is that because it's so wide at the base, it's awkward to walk around with. Aside from that, it has a nice "walk in" opening and the cats take turns going inside without much coercion. Much better than my old carrier that required a hind-end in approach that often failed. I give this product two paws up!