Totally awesome !!! This bag is perfect! My dog loves him so much that it just goes to sleep from time to time .... We can easily put a bowl and a small bottle of water on the side pockets. My dog is 8 kgs and the bag is lightweight, so you can wear it on your back without getting too hurt. The handles are large and do not hurt. There is a large part of the bag consists of airy fabrics that allow for good to breathe well being well enclosed. It is solid and has no default. My dog loves to travel with! By train or by car or hiking but not by air, improper dimensions for Air France anyway.