We had the best experience with our 2 yorkies while traveling for almost 10 hours. I felt they were safe while not too much restricted, still being able to move around a little. Both puppies could see us through the netting, which also allowed physical contact when unzipped. The two pockets behind the seats came in handy for each puppies leash, wipes, and foldable drinking bowl. The soft mat would have been sufficient, however, due to the long trip, we decided to add their beds. It was easy to g...