I was looking for a stylish case with enough space to carry my guitar on the days I had lessons. Since my lessons fell on a working day and the residential, work, and lesson areas were all different and the lesson was at the end, I wanted a case that I could carry my music book, pick, and food comfortably. I take it on buses, trains, subways, and I don't feel any weight. You can hold it in three ways: A) put it on your back, B) hold it from the side, and C) hold it upright. I recommend it for this purpose. It is not meant for permanently storing an expensive guitar (or your pride doesn't need to be expensive), it is clearly for transportation only.