Best brass instrument bags & cases according to redditors

Protec gig bag - $40 from Amazon.

It has a side pouch that can hold mouthpieces, music, and a couple of mutes.

I also have my Bach case, but I don't carry it around.

On the low end, there is the ProTec bag:

http://www.amazon.com/Protec-DELUXE-TENOR-TROMBONE-BAG/dp/B0002D03BG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348944798&sr=8-2&keywords=protec+trombone

also get the backpack straps:

http://www.amazon.com/Protec-BPSTRAP-Padded-Backpack-Strap/dp/B0002KX5E6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1348944827&sr=8-4&keywords=protec+trombone

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At $230 I REALLY like the Altieri bags. Lots of protection and storage space.

http://www.altieribags.com/br_trombone.html

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On the high end, the Cronkhite, Marcus Bonna, and Bam cases are fantastic.

http://hornguys.com/tbncases.php#Glenn%20Cronkhite

The ultimate protection case would probably be the tank cases, but they're not all that easy to move. Marcus Bonna has a few, the regular tenor case, the super light case, and the compact case. I believe you can use backpack straps with all of them. Like /u/The_WhiteRhino said, the Eastman cases are also good. And of course ProTec's Contoured case is a favorite from where I'm from, and don't forget their backpack straps either! As you can see, hard cases have a somewhat hefty price tag, but it's worth it for the protection they offer.

I don't know about their gig bags, but I have a ProTec case that works really well for me. It is light and provides a lot of protection. The only issue I have (and everyone I know who also has this case) is the velcro on the handle is all messed up after using it for a while. I would definitely recommend it. (They also make gig bags.)

I have the "travel light" which I like because it's a different color than everyone else's (and thus easy to find) but doesn't have a ton of storage, so I always have to carry separate mute and music bags. Also, the backpack straps (you have to purchase them separately) are sort of upside down from the rubberized feet that allow you to set the case on end. It's a bit weird, but not weird enough for me to send the thing back, so I've just been adjusting.

The "contoured" version has a bit more storage (though I think still not big enough for mutes, but definitely can handle oils) and can also accept backpack straps. If I had to buy it again, this is probably the one I'd get.

The "standard" version has enough storage for mutes inside the case, but I'm fairly sure you can't put backpack straps on it (from the image on Amazon, it doesn't look like it has the correct loops available), and backpack straps are somewhat necessary for me.

I haven't seen the platinum series in persion, but I'd be hesitant to use it based on it's images...looks like a semi-soft case (it advertises wood panels at the "back" and bell only, instead of all the way around). I have enough hustle and bustle in my life that I wouldn't feel secure that the case wouldn't get tossed around. IT's probably lighter than the other choices, but doesn't work in my life. That said, the permanently attached backpack straps look better than the detachable ones that go with the other cases.

https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Rectangular-Interior-Storage-MX301/dp/B001BAJO4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=trumpet+case&qid=1573738174&sr=8-3 its very good

This is what I use for my trumpet if bicycle is the mode of transportation. I have had mine for a bit over six months now, and I think it's fantastic.

I've never used a gig bag, but one of my friends messed up his horn using one. To be fair, he was on a bike and some idiot in front of him randomly stopped and he fell.

I've been using [this Protec case] (http://www.amazon.com/Protec-CLASSIC-SLIMLINE-TRUMPET-PRO/dp/B0002MM6PS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1374639171&sr=8-13&keywords=protec+trumpet+case) and it is pretty solid and pretty small as well. I don't think it comes with a backpack strap, but I'm sure you could get something for it.

Gig bags are definitely convenient, but if you do want a little more protection I would recommend that case.

I personally use the Contoured PRO PAC.

It’s pretty light, and takes up less space than a traditional hard case while still providing solid protection.

This is one I've really had my eyes on: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E569Y It has a removable mute bag that looks like you could attach it to the case as well, although as another poster mentioned I don't know how cumbersome that might be. For the price point though I'm sure I could live with it.

You might find that over time, you need to carry more and more stuff. I play in jazz bands, so I always bring four mutes. After playing a gig with too little light on stage, I always bring a LED battery stand light.

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-60024-Gatemouth-LongBoy/dp/B00GK4TRK4

It has many pockets, and the main compartment is divided in two lengthwise. That separates my trombone stands from the mutes and the stand light. I used to just use a duffel bag, and the mutes got knocked around.

The pockets are used for: clothes pins for outdoor gigs, bow tie (for the guy who shows up at a gig without one), sun glasses, ear plugs, Scotch tape, and slide sprayer and lubricants.

I use one of these for my jazz horn, a King 2B. It's light and strong, about $200. https://www.amazon.com/J-Winter-CE-176-Fiberglass/dp/B007J4DD8Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505920754&sr=8-5&keywords=eastman+trombone+case

They have a bass trombone version, which might fit your Yamaha.

I've been looking at the same one from ProTec - just having a hard time justifying the price. I currently have their smaller bag, but it is a little on the small side for cup mute, harmon mute, two straight mutes, small spider stand, plunger, oil, two rags, and a pencil... and they do get a bit banged up.

I recently got this ProTec Platinum bag (from a local store, but this is the same one). I really like it! It's lightweight, got lots of storage in the extra pocket, and has a variety of options for carrying. I got this one because of the backpack straps (which tuck away if you don't need them), but ProTec has others without them.

This is what I got. I guess if I had a trumpet, it would be useful. But I don't have a trumpet. Maybe I should get a trumpet?

My word was "senior," btw.

The case I have for it is one of these -- not quite a traditional hard case, but rigid and thickly-padded unlike a gig bag. (The guy I bought the horn from had been carrying it around in a gym bag with towels in it.) I'm hoping this is protective enough because I'm having trouble finding any aftermarket hard cases that'd fit this horn.

Great case. Bought one this spring.

Protec MX306CT Tenor Trombone (F-Trigger or Straight) Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BAJO4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Wh5WDb4ZRMJEY

I am not a trombone player, but I have the horn version of this case and it works well for me. It's about $108 Canadian dollars ($85 USD). This case is made by the same brand and costs about 255 CAD, and looks fancier, but you have to buy the backpack straps separately (about 20 CAD).

I'm a big fan of Protec Cases. I used to have the Triple Gig Bag when I carried around a bunch of horns all the time, and I LOVED it, my wife even put a nice monogram on it.

Now I use their Double which is modular. It holds one horn and all my mutes & junk, plus the pocket on the side is beg enough for a music folder.

I owned one of the ProTec ProPac cases (https://smile.amazon.com/Protec-Tenor-Trombone-Contoured-Case/dp/B0006JDQR4/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526777912&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=protec%2Bpropac%2Btrombone&th=1). Technically you can fit a trombone stand inside of it but you have to not have the compartment zipped shut which is not so great for the zippers. They also weight quite a bit. But if the extra weight is worth it to carry the stand it might be an option. I'd lean towards the Bonna honestly but I also am not a huge fan of that style of case either.

Protec hard-ish case, kind of like this one, mine's probably an older version. Slings over the shoulder nicely and I'm too clumsy to use my gig bag regularly. I've got an extra bag for mutes that clips on to the strap rings; it's a little cramped but I make it work by putting them in socks so they don't scratch each other up. Packing up takes a while, though.

If it's just your horn you need to carry go with a single trumpet bag like a protec single trumpet bag. They also have a triple trumpet bag that has an awesome front pocket and plenty of inside space. It's called the ipac triple trumpet case.

http://www.amazon.com/ProTec-C238-Protec-Deluxe-Trumpet/dp/B0002D03ZC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377733666&sr=8-1&keywords=protec+trumpet+bag

Here it is

I realize now that PB301 essentially just means trumpet case from them