I mean, what do you expect when you have a big bag on top of your car? If I ever need another carrier, I would purchase another one of these. I will have to return it. No climbing on the back side. It was a great birthday present, and if anyone reads it, i am highly recommend it. Hope it still works. Added bonus, if youre sensitive to this kind of thing, the tube bit you actually insert into your ear is on the smaller side. I?d like to see a better looking version but other than that. I tried it on today and during the process, one of the pieces holding the belt together, just fell off. The sole was so well made it kept up with the more than 3 miles I walked that afternoon. It?s compact and light and can be slid under almost anywhere.