I really love the Charlie bag, but I like the Alexa better. I like that you can have a choice on weather or not to have the mesh showing on the sides. The Charlie bag the mesh is showing all the time with no zip or roll down option. The Alexa also looks more sturdy to me, and is made from animal friendly materials. I just feel like it is wrong to pack a dog in another animals skin. but that is just me
I really think that you will be pleased with either bag. Good luck with your decision
