Well, if he is given the choice of the SKB61 vs the Islands Case being the 1/2 lbs in difference and the same approx dimensions and taking into consideration that he can put a strap on either one and drag it behind him if he prefers, I still wouldn't understand why he would consider the SKB, while a nice case, does not offer the protection with the same weight and dimensions you might as well say. Hey, each to his own. I see some people locally that make some of the stangest buying decisions.