Choosing a hard case or a soft case comes down to personal choice, but practicality should also guide your decision. Hard cases offer more protection against hard knocks, but they’re bulky and cumbersome to carry. Soft cases are portable and easy to maneuver inside a vehicle with other gear, but lack the extra protection of hard cases. If you do a lot of long distance traveling, you’ll want to invest in a hard case. If you just need something to make sure it doesn’t slide around in your truck, a soft case is the way to go.