I use this with some velcro straps to hold my cellphone on my backpack strap. Even though this is a soft case, it gives enough protection to protect your phone. But again, it's a soft case, so don't expect it to protect like a hard case would. I like that it is a buckle system to keep it closed instead of a velcro method. The one thing I wish on the rear molle straps is that they would have a horizontal buckle. They have two vertical buckles for strapping onto a belt. But a horizontal buckle would allow you to attach it a backpack shoulder strap (which is why I use the velcro straps). The current horizontal strips aren't adjustable/removable.I received this and one of the snap closures was broken. I am returning. I like the size as an add-on for the sling bag so I will reorder it and hope the next one is not broken.UPDATE: I reordered and received a new bag. No problems with the new one. It is the perfect size to fit on the front of the crossbody messenger bag also sold by X-freedom. It came with a carrying strap, but I probably won't carry this alone, though it is a nice option.Bought it to use as a travel case for my Sony AX53 camcorder. It's a bit deeper than I want, but with a bit of bubble wrap placed in the bottom of the pouch, the camcorder sits exactly where it want it. The pouch provide just enough padding. The external pocket allows me to put my smartphone in it. The buckle allows me to access my camcorder quickly. Even better, it does not advertise that I have a camcorder.I bought this to attach to the sling daypack. It is heavier than I expected. It is almost as heavy as the pack. I purchased several other small pouches that I will probably use more regularly than this simply because of the weight it adds. It does have a strap so you can carry this alone. I like the velcro closure on the front. It seems very secure and the material is heavy enough that it should last for a long time.recommendThis backpack is perfect it has a lot of space i use it for workI purchased this as a gift for my boyfriend for our trip to Vegas, it has 100% become his daily bag! He loves the extra pockets, and its comfortable! Its quite bigger than I expected. The only complaint I have is he leaves it on my kitchen table!This is is a very snug fit for a 48 oz/1.4 L bottle. It helps when carrying the bottle at airports. I just wish I could close the top, and that it has 1mm of space around the bottle, so I wouldn't have to fight getting it in, and out.