Dude so I just got the MA2 as well, i initially went the hard case route as well but i hated that i had to hand carry it or put it in a backpack. If you're not going to be walking far for your flights that's fine, but if you need to hike before you fly like me it might be easier to get a hard/soft case with a strap. I went with this one and was very satisfied! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZKVGDP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gUEnFb7NE176V