That the pad is relatively small, can be expected with such a compact bag and so not so bad. But the Velcro is attached a bit unfortunate. Even unfilled overlaps the closure is not complete, ie when full it is very difficult to get shut the bag so that it maintains tidy. The alternative is, you take really with only the most urgent: 1 diaper and a handful of wet wipes. Mir has therefore also sent there not enough space on offer (for the closure) and I got it back.