Our cat is not a huge fan of traveling any distance. This carrier is comfortable though and he calms down faster in this one than in our old one. This is fun because it can be rolled like luggage or worn on your back like a backpack. We have had this for about 18 months now and it is still as good as new. We have used it for 1/2 hour trips to the vet and 6 hour car rides to visit our parents. Overall we have no issues with the carrier.