This is a must purchase if you buy the dehydrator. It makes storing the dehydrator 1000x easier. All the extra shelves you buy, all the accessories, the power cord… Every single thing fits in this bag and zips up neat and tight. Then you can toss it in your cabinet or your closet and you never have to wonder where some of the accessories are when you want to use the dehydrator. I don’t think it should be called a carrying case because you could use it to carry but it really is the ideal storage case. When I bought the Brod and Taylor bread proofer, I also bought the carrying case for that and it’s the same story it holds everything and it has made my life so much easier. So when I saw that the dehydrator had a carrying case, I had no doubt that I needed to get it because I hate looking for accessories when I want to do something. Make the investment it’s worth it I promise you!