ok, if you need a doghouse and all that other stuff, you don't need this. but if you want a case that will carry your mixer in an incredibly safe, super secure, and very finely made package, this is the one for you. i kinda balked at the price a bit, but once it arrived and i put my board in, i was absolutely thrilled with the purchase. i haven't tested it for harsh elements, but there's a water seal around the edges, and i have a feeling i'll never worry about this getting wet.the mixer is held firmly in place, and the accessory tray fits perfectly on top of the fader section with little risers on the edges that keep the faders safe, but also hold the mixer in a static position when the top is closed. it's really an awesome design.the wheels are smooth, and it maneuvers incredibly well in smaller spaces than i expected it to. it IS a bit bulky, and when fully loaded not a "light" item, but the handles seem very well built, and there are enough of them on the top and sides to make any loading and unloading situation a lot easier than i thought it would be.i wouldn't think twice about flying with this thing, and the inner tray holds a tonne of accessories, mics, cables, etc. once unloaded, i actually use the case as a side table for my computer, so it's a 2fer for me.if you want to protect your mixer investment, you cannot do better than this. totally worth the price imho.