along the same lines as Niewguyski, there are cases made by Raw Brass:
http://www.rawbrass.com/
click on 100/300 Series Cases on the left side.
Not as cheap as the Pelicans, but similar idea. I've done the Pelican routine myself and they work wonderfully. Check out these posts about Pelican use:
http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb//showthread.php?t=30320 (Off to the UK) http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb//sho...t=30268&page=3 (Musicians and travel)
Garry