This case is light and has good backpack options.

The backpack capability

I think this would be fine for a student 15" viola, mine is over $3000 so I wanted sturdier and a trustworthy backpack ability

Shoulder straps are nice to carry like a backpack when your hands are full.

There is a good amount of room for a music binder in the front pocket as well as in the case itself for rosin, spare strings, and a tuner

There is a good amount of room for a music binder in the front pocket as well as in the case itself for rosin, spare strings, and a tuner