I bought this case because I only had a hard case for my cello and wanted to be able to cycle to the rehearsal studio. It's great for getting around by foot or on a bike - I wear it as a backpack and the straps are comfortable, it's lightweight and has an extra chest strap. It's also good for walking with - the handle is well positioned (I've read about some gig bags where the handle is not in the right place but that's not a problem here). The case is well padded and offers as much protection as a soft case can. The zip is good quality and it has three separate pockets for bow, rosin, and sheet music. Thoroughly recommend.