Get Your Festival Essentials with Eastpak

At Eastpak, we have been making bags and gear for festivalgoers for decades. Our durable designs will get you ready for a fun weekend of music and making memories, from lightweight bum bags to spacious travel bags.

Heading to a festival this summer? Discover our go-to guide to choosing your festival must-haves and perfecting your packing with Eastpak.

Get Your Festival Essentials with Eastpak

At Eastpak, we have been making bags and gear for festivalgoers for decades. Our durable designs will get you ready for a fun weekend of music and making memories, from lightweight bum bags to spacious travel bags.

Heading to a festival this summer? Discover our go-to guide to choosing your festival must-haves and perfecting your packing with Eastpak.

Must-Have Festival Eastpak Bags

We have been making Built to Resist bags and accessories since 1952. With so many designs on offer, where do you start with finding the go-to bags for your summertime plans?

You will need a trusty travel bag when packing for an overnight or weekend festival. If you like the convenience of wheeled luggage, we have plenty of compact cabin-size options. If you prefer to haul your baggage, our duffles and holdalls or convertible luggage are festival-ready options. Load up your luggage, carry it with the shoulder straps and take it to your camping pitch.

There is no one-size-fits-all formula when deciding on what essentials to take to a festival. Every festival goer has diverse needs and a sense of festival style, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Whether you opt for a bum bag or phone bag for the daytime, opt for a design, colour, or print that expresses your style and complements your look. Our iconic Eastpak designs are available in many colours, prints and collaborative designs, so let your creative mind run wild.

If you are planning to pack light, a backpack or duffle bag should be sufficient for your overnight essentials. If you are bringing more stuff and outfit options, try wheeled luggage or convertible luggage with more space.

Festival Essentials Checklist

If you are thinking about what essentials to take to a festival, you have come to the right place.

Packing for any trip can feel overwhelming at first. A festival checklist is an efficient and organised way of ensuring you have everything you need for the days and nights ahead. Breaking your festival packing list into various categories can help you prepare. It should also help you avoid forgetting things. Think camping gear, day essentials, toiletries, outfits, tickets/documents, etc.

Read on to browse the checklists we have compiled for day festivals and camping festivals. And the best part? You can refer to these music festival essentials lists for future festivals.

Festival Essentials Checklist

If you are thinking about what essentials to take to a festival, you have come to the right place.

Packing for any trip can feel overwhelming at first. A festival checklist is an efficient and organised way of ensuring you have everything you need for the days and nights ahead. Breaking your festival packing list into various categories can help you prepare. It should also help you avoid forgetting things. Think camping gear, day essentials, toiletries, outfits, tickets/documents, etc.

Read on to browse the checklists we have compiled for day festivals and camping festivals. And the best part? You can refer to these music festival essentials lists for future festivals.

1 Day Festival Checklist

So, you have booked your ticket to a day festival. You will need to pick out the perfect day bag that has enough space for your essentials without being bulky.

1 Day Festival Checklist

So, you have booked your ticket to a day festival. You will need to pick out the perfect day bag that has enough space for your essentials without being bulky.

Bouncer

Go hands-free with our rectangular Eastpak bum bag with an adjustable belt and a back pocket for small valuables.

Buddy

Prefer the shoulder or crossbody style? The Eastpak Buddy festival bag is a lightweight solution for carrying your festival necessities.

Day Pak'r

Backpacks are a hands-free option with more space than our mini bag designs, and the Day Pak'r has a zippered back pocket for concealing valuables.

Before you browse the set times and decide on which artists to see and when, take a look at our list of one-day festival necessities:

  • Phone
  • Powerbank/phone charger
  • Sunscreen (do not forget this one!)
  • Festival tickets
  • ID and credit cards or cash
  • Medication or sanitary items
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or bucket hat
  • Lip balm
  • Ear plugs
  • Hand sanitiser or wipes
  • Rain poncho (just in case)
  • Snacks
  • Reusable water bottle

Festival Camping Essentials

Whether you are a seasoned happy camper, or it is your first time pitching up, packing for a camping festival takes extra preparation. Every camper needs a comfortable sleeping setup to help you catch some rest after a long day of dancing. So, without any further ado, here is our list of the best things to bring to a camping festival.

Festival must haves:

  • Day bag with the essentials from our 1 Day Festival Checklist
  • Waterproof tent: A pop-up tent is a convenient option for first timers
  • Insulated sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Air mattress or sleeping mat
  • Toiletry and make up bag
  • Lightweight towel
  • Baby wipes
  • Dry shampoo
  • Soap
  • Festival outfits
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Flip flops or sandals for showering
  • Sleeping mask
  • Ear plugs
  • Torch or lamp
  • Insect repellent
  • Camping chairs or picnic blanket
  • Cool box for food and drink
  • Reusable cups

You will need to pick out a bag to carry your festival essentials, such as clothes and toiletries. The ideal festival luggage is lightweight and space-efficient, so it will not weigh you down on your journey.

Here are two of our tried and tested travel bags that are ideal for any camping festival.

Festival Camping Essentials

Whether you are a seasoned happy camper, or it is your first time pitching up, packing for a camping festival takes extra preparation. Every camper needs a comfortable sleeping setup to help you catch some rest after a long day of dancing. So, without any further ado, here is our list of the best things to bring to a camping festival.

Festival must haves:

  • Day bag with the essentials from our 1 Day Festival Checklist
  • Waterproof tent: A pop-up tent is a convenient option for first timers
  • Insulated sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Air mattress or sleeping mat
  • Toiletry and make up bag
  • Lightweight towel
  • Baby wipes
  • Dry shampoo
  • Soap
  • Festival outfits
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Flip flops or sandals for showering
  • Sleeping mask
  • Ear plugs
  • Torch or lamp
  • Insect repellent
  • Camping chairs or picnic blanket
  • Cool box for food and drink
  • Reusable cups

You will need to pick out a bag to carry your festival essentials, such as clothes and toiletries. The ideal festival luggage is lightweight and space-efficient, so it will not weigh you down on your journey.

Here are two of our tried and tested travel bags that are ideal for any camping festival.

Transit'r Pack

Haul our 2-in-1 Transit'r Pack as a duffle bag or carry it as a backpack. This cabin-size luggage has two spacious compartments for your clothes, shoes, toiletries and more.

Transit'r S

This two-wheeled luggage has ample space across two compartments. It also features an integrated lock to secure your belongings at the festival and in transit.

Festival Toiletries and Beauty

A toiletry bag is an important item on any overnight packing list. These smart cases keep your wash products, medicines, and cosmetics in one place and separate from your other possessions.

Traver

The Eastpak Traver toiletry bag is a medium toiletry case with internal pockets for organising your essentials. Secure small items in the mesh pocket and stash it in your bag or suitcase when you are travelling to and from the festival.

Security Tips: Keep Your Stuff Safe

There are a few safety precautions to consider to keep you feeling secure and stress-free. Take note of these festival safety tips so you can focus on having fun.

Keep your close-to-hand essentials in a secure, zipped bag or compartment. These valuable items like your phone, ID, tickets, and credit cards are essential for any festival. If you opt for a bum bag or shoulder bag, ensure you zip it closed when you are at a stage or on the move. Make use of rear security pockets and zipped compartments to give you extra peace of mind.

If you are counting down the days to a camping festival, consider one of our wheeled luggage designs with a built-in lock. The TSA-approved lock secures your belongings with a three-digit code when travelling or leaving your bag at the campsite. Moreover, our wheeled luggage is covered by our 30 years limited warranty.

Now, you should have a good idea of the best things to bring to a festival, whether you are going for a day or camping out for multiple. For more style inspiration, remember to check out our latest styles in the new arrivals and browse our sale for last-minute offers.

Security Tips: Keep Your Stuff Safe

There are a few safety precautions to consider to keep you feeling secure and stress-free. Take note of these festival safety tips so you can focus on having fun.

Keep your close-to-hand essentials in a secure, zipped bag or compartment. These valuable items like your phone, ID, tickets, and credit cards are essential for any festival. If you opt for a bum bag or shoulder bag, ensure you zip it closed when you are at a stage or on the move. Make use of rear security pockets and zipped compartments to give you extra peace of mind.

If you are counting down the days to a camping festival, consider one of our wheeled luggage designs with a built-in lock. The TSA-approved lock secures your belongings with a three-digit code when travelling or leaving your bag at the campsite. Moreover, our wheeled luggage is covered by our 30 years limited warranty.

Now, you should have a good idea of the best things to bring to a festival, whether you are going for a day or camping out for multiple. For more style inspiration, remember to check out our latest styles in the new arrivals and browse our sale for last-minute offers.

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