I was a bit scared of spending this much money on a carrier, but it was well worth it. My little dog and I travel together and having to carry him, his bag, my backpack, and a small suitcase is a lot. This backpack has a good amount of extra space to hold the things we need to access in flight , which means no extra bag! It fits both of us great and is super comfortable even when loaded with my dog, his stuff, and my stuff. It's pretty easy to put on, although there will be a learning curve for ...