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What Type of Bag Should I Bring to a Music Festival?
Sing and dance in style with one of these festival favorites.
- Music festivals are the ultimate venue to show off your favorite styles and accessories (like your handbag).
- The best bags for music festivals will match your elevated attire while meeting venue guidelines.
- Here are the picks we recommend for festival season.
Before choosing the ultimate style companion to accompany you this festival season, make sure to check your venue’s bag size policy. Here, we’ve rounded up the best musical festival bags that fit most guidelines, depending on the style you’re after.
Hands-Free Styles
If you don’t want to worry about carrying anything more than you absolutely need to, choose a style that can be worn as a wristlet or crossbody bag for hands-free singing and dancing. A bag that fits snugly against your body or hangs right from your wrist will seamlessly become part of your festival outfit, all while keeping your essentials secure.
Go for a crossbody bag with a strap that matches your festival attire—whether that’s a denim skirt and cowboy boots or beaded tank and linen pants. Or carry a wristlet that adds an interesting texture (like a style in quilted leather) to any look.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Teri Shoulder Bag, Tabby Chain Crossbody 19 with Quilting
Go for a crossbody bag with a strap that matches your festival attire—whether that’s a denim skirt and cowboy boots or beaded tank and linen pants. Or carry a wristlet that adds an interesting texture (like a style in quilted leather) to any look.
Style Picks: Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, Teri Shoulder Bag, Tabby Chain Crossbody 19 with Quilting
Carefree Mini Bags
Dancing all day—and well into the night—requires a lightweight, playful plus-one. Enter: the mini bag. Whether you prefer a shoulder bag, wristlet or crossbody, there’s a mini bag for every style. Not only are they comfortable and easy to carry, but they also comply with most venue bag size policies.
Choose a style in a bright shade (like Flower Pink) or a standout pattern (like Signature Canvas). Bonus points if your mini bag converts into a wristlet or crossbody for hands-free festival-going.
Style Picks: Plaza Bag, Teri Mini Crossbody Bag, Tabby Chain Clutch
Choose a style in a bright shade (like Flower Pink) or a standout pattern (like Signature Canvas). Bonus points if your mini bag converts into a wristlet or crossbody for hands-free festival-going.
Style Picks: Plaza Bag, Teri Mini Crossbody Bag, Tabby Chain Clutch
Transparent Bags
For the ultimate peace of mind, invest in a transparent bag—you can take it with you to all your music festivals, concerts and sporting events to come without thinking twice. Plus, bags with a clear PVC exterior and zip-top closure (like the Stadium Swinger Bag) will keep all your belongings safe, rain or shine.
Wear this small stadium-friendly bag as a shoulder bag or attach its longer strap to carry it as a crossbody for hands-free photo-taking, singing and cheering. It’s the ideal size for carrying all the essentials like your phone, keys and wallet without weighing you down.
Style Picks: Stadium Swinger Bag
Wear this small stadium-friendly bag as a shoulder bag or attach its longer strap to carry it as a crossbody for hands-free photo-taking, singing and cheering. It’s the ideal size for carrying all the essentials like your phone, keys and wallet without weighing you down.
Style Picks: Stadium Swinger Bag
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FAQs: You asked. We’ve answered.
What should I pack in my festival bag?
What should I pack in my festival bag?
To ensure your festival experience is a great one, here’s a list of what to pack.
· Essentials: Phone, keys, card case or wallet
· Tech: Portable charger, digital camera
· Miscellaneous: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hair clips
· Essentials: Phone, keys, card case or wallet
· Tech: Portable charger, digital camera
· Miscellaneous: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hair clips
What are the most versatile bags for festival season?
What are the most versatile bags for festival season?
The most versatile bags for festival season are convertible, meaning they can be worn or styled a number of ways.
· Shoulder Bag to Crossbody: One of the most common types of convertible bags, this style is ideal for everyday wear when you need a hands-free favorite. Wear it as a refined shoulder bag for photos before the festival—then convert to a crossbody when it’s time to dance the night away.
· Crossbody to Clutch: A crossbody bag that transitions into a clutch is ideal for making a statement, especially ones with chain-link straps. Carry it into the festival as a clutch for easy access to the essentials before hanging it across your body once the performances begin.
· Shoulder Bag to Wristlet: Straps that can be hooked from one side of your bag to the other for shoulder wear or looped around your wrist for hands-free style are ideal for festivals where versatility is of utmost importance.
· Shoulder Bag to Crossbody: One of the most common types of convertible bags, this style is ideal for everyday wear when you need a hands-free favorite. Wear it as a refined shoulder bag for photos before the festival—then convert to a crossbody when it’s time to dance the night away.
· Crossbody to Clutch: A crossbody bag that transitions into a clutch is ideal for making a statement, especially ones with chain-link straps. Carry it into the festival as a clutch for easy access to the essentials before hanging it across your body once the performances begin.
· Shoulder Bag to Wristlet: Straps that can be hooked from one side of your bag to the other for shoulder wear or looped around your wrist for hands-free style are ideal for festivals where versatility is of utmost importance.
How do I choose a comfortable and hands-free bag for a festival?
How do I choose a comfortable and hands-free bag for a festival?
Before choosing your plus-one for an upcoming music festival, consider the key features below.
· Style & Silhouette: Long festival days require both comfort and style—that’s what makes a hands-free bag such a popular choice. Choose one with the ability to be worn as a crossbody or wristlet.
· Size: Some festival venues have strict bag size restrictions. Make sure to check your festival’s guidelines before choosing a style companion.
· Snap or Zip Closures: Choose a style with a zip-top or snap closure for extra security throughout the festival.
· Style & Silhouette: Long festival days require both comfort and style—that’s what makes a hands-free bag such a popular choice. Choose one with the ability to be worn as a crossbody or wristlet.
· Size: Some festival venues have strict bag size restrictions. Make sure to check your festival’s guidelines before choosing a style companion.
· Snap or Zip Closures: Choose a style with a zip-top or snap closure for extra security throughout the festival.