For my local Pa hunting I never use a case for my bow. It sits on the back seat of my extra cab Silverado, where it's totally safe and secure. But when it travels by air, I want the best protection for my $1000 bow. That's why I spent the money for my SKB. The contents are "gaurenteed" against breakage. The people handling that case don't give a rats a$$ about what's inside, or what you've spent for your once a year hunting trip! It gets thrown around like every other piece of luggage. Time is of the essence (sp) for those baggage handlers!!It's that simple.