The carrier is quite light to carry. Looks nice, and while the pic shows open mesh sides, it has covers that can close them, which my cat likes especially in the vet's waiting room where there are always dogs.  Also, it folds up and fits under my bed when not needed, very convenient. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that the pull handle is a little rickety and I'm thinking it may not last as long as the rest of the carrier.  I do recommend it as a good buy though.