The bottom was saggy and doubtfully sturdy enough to hold my things. The tub is always waterproof instead of having to velcro on the rain top of the old one. I can add bags to the top and bungy them down using the poles on each side. Maybe even find a way to bolt on an old pannier. Everything just feels sturdier. When I rode that thing home from the house I bought it at I was constantly looking back to make sure that my things hadn't fallen out!

Incidentally, when I picked it up, roughly 2-300% more people said hi to me. Must of been cause they thought I had a kiddo in the back!