They wanted it to look like a cycle helmet... that should be a warning! First, it is much bulkier than the headblade itself - for traveling, I want to avoid bulk. Second, it took me ages to work out how to insert the headblade into the case. Ages. I eventually figured it out. But it's just not worth it. I can slip the plastic shield back over the blade and through the headblade into my Dopp bag and it takes up less space and is a lot easier than putting it in the HeadCase. Sorry... it's just not for me. I LOVE the HeadBlade, though!