inputs.text: equal otterbox protection - purchased 11 year olds ipod touch 4g past purchased otterbox defender top silicone layer smile case seehems secure plastic second layer much better otterbox plus plastic layer seehems bit sturdier one otterbox case not fit inside black holster okay drawback found plastic case nearly impossible rehemove sometimes water gets trapped ipod plastic casing kidsand yet successful rehemoving plastic cover also cannot use nonapple adaptercharger normally use plug big not fit device cover not problehem otterbox despite small issue please purchase no problehem recommending others especially need small children