Best trombone bags & cases according to redditors

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

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.)

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.

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 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 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.

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