In the past ~16 months I have only taken my BB out one time out of numerous trips, and really missed the openness of my Traveler during that trip. Most or all of the time in AZ I do not need the bug protection. I find that I don't miss the BB at all; the shelf and footbox don't really factor into it. With no netting I can reach out and reach anything I need to, and the footbox does not improve the comfort over a Traveler, a point that Brandon has made many times. For many, especially in the winter season, the integrated bug netting feature is more to provide a secure feeling, and after more experience they gain the confidence they need to go without it.

I now have the bug netting accessory for the Traveler, which adds up to almost the same weight as a BB and lets me take it out only when needed if I think that bugs might be an issue.