There are many ways to transport your precious bird. I didn't think buying a hard case that only holds the Inspire in travel mode was such a big deal. Now that I have to fiddle with the lens every time I fly, I have mixed feelings. The travel mode body is not that high, which makes it much easier to move. I would probably curse an ultra-wide case if I bought a ready-to-fly case. In any case, you are buying a reliable product.