This bowl is the perfect companion with my Switchbak harness or any other scenario where there's not much space for extras. It's not reinventing the wheel, but I haven't found another bowl as well suited to my needs. With not a lot of pouch space, the Switchbak would be difficult to put too much weight in for my 55 pound adventure buddy. I run out of space first. This bowl packs down into it's own integrated pouch super tiny, but I prefer to leave it unpacked and shove it into those last open spaces and crevices in a full pack! It has no solid sides and fits in the palm of your hand nicely. Not ideal for a stationary bowl at camp or home, but perfection for the side of a hiking trail! Pour in some water or a snack, and hold it up or plop it near your pup on the floor. It's even easy enough to pinch a corner to make a little spout to pour un-drank water back into a bottle. This bowl is a cornerstone of quick breaks hiking in the mountains with my doggo in Colorado!