Before I looked at them in person, I thought the same way about access (wanted it closed). But in seeing the set-up there is no way to get all that stuff in (10 pounds of **** in an 8 pound bag) without the tight space closed.Wow, no access. Falls into the ymmv category I guess. Having to stop to access anything is not my 150k answer. Thinking also on our ferry ride last month from la Paz I would have been bummed not to be able to access anything. Heck it would even be limiting if parked next to something or someone. But I guess the dog would love if cus the bed is always ready to go..
there is no way to get all that stuff in (10 pounds of **** in an 8 pound bag)