Originally Posted by
acidfast7
is this really a problem?
Well, I have never tried carrying it without the case; but based on the helmet lights, I could see where over the past 6 years it could have been scratched, or the lens cover broken, or damaged when the backpack is dropped, or falls off the bike, or the bike falls over with the backpack attached, all of which have happened at least once. Also in the winter with extra clothing for both on and off the bike it gets pretty crowded in the backpack and things get smooshed.