I bought this one from another company on amazon at one point because I wanted to be able to just leave my skates in the mesh parts on the side so they air out. I like it because I don't want any of my other stuff touching my skates. Downsides: having to stuff the skates in the center when it rains. Not really a huge problem, but if you completely stuff the center full it could be an issue. I don't carry a ton of stuff with me--guards, soakers, small towel, wrist guards, hair ties, gloves. But I've been able to squish quite a bit in there when pressed.