As long as you have the carabiner attached, you can get used to flipping it into the correct orientation, and the twisting moment the carabiner gives you makes it easy to open. Das geht vorher nie so schnell und einfach. The touch screen is only slightly less sensitive inside the pouch than out, but it still works like fine, including taking photos. Conversations with others are clear and easy for both parties to hear. I tried shoes with that and didnt like them. A cautionary note - mine came with one of the laces undone, as I went to tie it, unfortunately it broke. You will end up returning it. Me pareció muy buen producto útil y fácil de usar It inflated very quickly and stayed up, was very sturdy once in it. My biggest disappointment is the back.