[The Bard Rocks]

Originally Posted by hotroad

A backpack sort of bag is far superior to something you have to carry. Just strap it on and you still have two hands free for guitar and bag for mic stands, music stand, collapsing stool etc.

That's what I use, a day pack. Doesn't get banged around as it's on your back, has a variety of compartments to keep things separated. Not big enough for mikes, but I go more to jams and song circles than gigs.