As other reviews point out, the pouch does not have any ability to keep dirt and water off your filters - when you flip the cover over and secure the Velcro, there's a decent sized gap (pinky-sized maybe?) that exists above the filters. So if you're looking for a pouch to store your filters that can be thrown in a puddle or dragged through mud, well this is not your pouch.However, I was looking for something else. I was tired of fumbling with the plastic cases that my filters come in. I wanted something that would allow the quick swapping of filters and this pouch completely works for me. I keep the pouch within my larger camera bag or backpack, and only take it out when I'm going to need a filter, so the open gap at the top does not concern me.The inside of the pouch is a nice, smooth and solid fabric - unlike so many other filter holders that are either plastic or mesh. I don't have any fears that my filters will get roughed up when they are in this pouch. And while I'm not looking for complete protection from the elements for my filters, the mesh-based holders really seem like they provide no protection what so ever.