This is a good substantial gate and is being used to keep my furbabies out of my exercise room so they do not "lay claim" to my equipment and mats.  I have other gates that have a walk through and I really like that, but this one you have to physically move the whole gate to enter the room and then put it back in place.  It is a bit fussy to try to "lock it" back down in place, but with patience and two free hands it can be accomplished.