I used to throw my cables and battery into my backpack all the time until one of my cables got frayed. I saw this while buying a new cable and have been using it for the past few months. The fabric on the inside is soft yet sturdy so I can even keep my GoPro in there without covering the lens! One thing I wish came with it is a carabiner clip on the metal loop but I was able to find an old one to use. I never bring my cables anywhere without it.