My son's trumpet teacher suggested this as an alternative since it is still lighter than a hard case and offers a hard shell liner for better protection

Though it's almost twice the price as the original soft case that I purchased, the hard shell liner is worth the extra expense

It has a durable shell with plenty of cushion inside and a very nice exterior.

This case provides the best protection for a single trumpet because it uses a hard shell case, and the interior is very well padded.

and I love the hard shell protection for the trumpet bell.

They make another one just like this, but it is a hard shell which is what I would recommend for trips.