I’ll be honest…when I pulled this thing out of the box, my first thought was, “Why is it longer than the original case?” Like it’s trying to be something it’s not. Still makes no sense, but I got over it fast once I snapped it on and saw how solid it felt. OK, maybe it didn’t feel solid from a material perspective, but from a protection perspective, I’d give it an A+.Yes, it’s bulkier. You’re not sliding this into skinny jeans, but if you’ve got a hoodie pocket or a roomy bag, you’re fine. And that extra size comes with peace of mind…my Osmo Pocket 3 feels fully protected now, not just housed. I’ve tossed it in my backpack a few times without babying it, and everything’s still in perfect shape.If they could find a way to use that extra space, maybe a spot for ND filters or some kind of clip-on battery sleeve,that would actually make the longer size make sense. As is, it protects like a champ, just leaves you wondering what all that real estate is for. If you can put on a pair of slip on shoes, you can use this product. It’s that easy.Bottom line: feels totally worth it for the price, especially if you ever travel or shoot on the go. I trust it way more than the case that came with the Pocket 3.