There are a few makes of quality venerable glass rods I can't pass up when they show up for sale. I needed a place to put two Phillipson fly rods, and bought this tube for its low price and basic function. Was very happy when I received it. It's lightweight, plenty of room for the rods, good protection, built around a tough plastic tube with foam pads on each end, covered in good fabric and good zipper on the cap.