Festival Edition: Customising Your Eastpak
Festival Edition: Customising Your Eastpak

Festival Edition: Customising Your Eastpak

Customised bags are trending. Perhaps they’re the antidote to recent fashion trends, such as minimalism and quiet luxury, but it’s clear people are turning to bold styles and looking for ways to express their creative edge through customisation. A customised bag is also the perfect accessory for expressing your style and elevating your outfit during festival season. Want to get your Eastpak bag festival-ready or love the idea of customising it just because you can? Our bags are the ultimate blank canvas for showcasing your creativity. Follow our guide to learn more about the DIY festival bag trend and get inspired to make your own!

Where Did the Customised Fashion Trend Come From?

Gen-Z is leading the way with customised fashion. Young consumers are looking to move on from minimalism and muted fashion. Maximalism, in particular, chaotic customisation, is now in, and younger generations are seeking out ways to show their personality and interests through their style choices.

Festivals have always been a space to express creativity and embrace art, and these events offer the perfect opportunity to test-drive a customised look and experiment with new styles.

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€60,00

PINNACLE

Grand sac à dos avec deux compartiments et organisateur

€95,00

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable extérieure et poche sécurisée

€77,00

PADDED PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable 14 pouces

€95,00

TECUM F

Sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€110,00

DAY PAK'R PRO

Sac à dos de taille moyenne avec compartiment externe pour ordinateur portable 16 pouces et porte-bouteille

€80,00

PADDED DBL

Sac à dos moyen avec housse intérieure pour ordinateur portable et poches multiples

€68,00

TRAVELPACK

Sac de voyage avec housse pour ordinateur portable et bretelles escamotables

€105,00

MORIUS

Grand sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€85,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable et organisateur intérieur

€67,00

STUDY BUDDY

Grand sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€95,00

GERYS PRO

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€95,00

PADDED DBL

Sac à dos moyen avec housse intérieure pour ordinateur portable et poches multiples

€68,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable et organisateur intérieur

€67,00

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable extérieure et poche sécurisée

€77,00

DAY PAK'R PRO

Sac à dos de taille moyenne avec compartiment externe pour ordinateur portable 16 pouces et porte-bouteille

€80,00

5 Creative Ways To Customise Your Festival Bag

There’s no limit to the artistic possibilities of personalising your festival bag. Your bag art can be as simple as adding an initial or symbol, or as involved as creating a detailed design that completely transforms your bag.

Tip: Your Eastpak bag should be a clean canvas to work with. Follow our steps to clean your Eastpak bag before adding any designs or custom features.

Here are some fun and effective ways to reinvent women's or men's festival bags at home.

1. Add a pop of colour with fabric paints

Fabric paints are an excellent choice to inject personality into your festival bag. From polka dots to graffiti tags, the possibilities are endless.

(Tip: Opt for wash-resistant fabric paints to prevent your design from fading when you wash your bag or if it gets caught in the rain.)

Use masking tape or painter's tape to cover the areas you don't want the paint to land on, such as the zippers, Eastpak logo and straps, for example. Once you've selected your fabric paints, use brushes or sponges to create your chosen design. Leave your personalised bag to dry for at least 24 hours.

To set your design, place a piece of baking paper over it and run a hot iron over the top of the paper. Leave your bag to dry before touching or using it.

2. Draw and doodle with fabric pens

Want to make your design look a little more freehand? Fabric pens and markers are a great way to let your creativity run wild. Grab a few markers in colours that will show up on your bag.

(Tip: If your bag is a darker colour, opt for metallic or neon markers. If your bag is a lighter colour, pick darker, brighter colours that will show up on the design).

Then, place a piece of paper or cardboard on the inside of the bag so the ink doesn't bleed through. Draw your design using the fabric pens and leave it to dry for a while. Set your design by placing a clean cloth over it, and run over it with a hot iron to set the ink.

Alternatively, hold a hair dryer around 6 inches from the design and direct hot air towards it for several minutes. Leave it to cool before using it or taking it to a festival.

3. Show your style with pins and patches

Pins and patches make fun additions to any Eastpak backpack. Find a pin or patch related to your favourite hobbies, bands or sports teams. Or, choose a design that supports a cause you believe in.

Pins are the quickest and easiest way to create a custom look. You can add, move and remove them as you like by hooking them onto the fabric part of your bag.

Patches come in both sew-on styles and iron-on designs. For sew-on patches, you'll need a needle and thread. Place the patch in an area of your choice, and use a pin to secure it while you sew. Sew the edges of the patch on your bag with a simple stitch. Secure the stitching with a knot and cut the thread for a tidy finish.

You can attach an iron-on patch with the appropriate adhesive to your bag in minutes. Place the patch on the fabric surface and cover it with baking paper or a thin cloth. Use an iron to apply heat, and leave the patch to cool off.

4. Accessorise with key chains

Key chains are a quick and flexible way to upgrade your festival bum bag, backpack or other style. Find a key chain you love, from cute plushy characters to beaded charms, and use the metal loop or clip to attach it to your bag's zipper.

(Tip: Avoid adding too many key chains or heavy attachments to your bag as it may weigh your bag down or damage the zipper).

5. Leave your personal mark with a monogram

The best part about owning an Eastpak festival bag is that it's all yours! Add a monogram design to make your bag unique and personal to you. Fans of the 2025 monogram trend include celebrities like Hailey Bieber, who sports her married name on a large canvas tote.

To achieve this look, use fabric paints, pens or patches to place your initials, name or nickname on your bag. You'll stand out from the crowd and never lose your bag again!

Customise Your Design With Confidence 

Is it your first time customising a bag? Perhaps you’ve done it before, but could do with a refresher. Don’t stress. If you’re worried about messing up your dream design, we have some helpful tips for you.  

Use a pencil, chalk or fabric pencil to sketch out your design before using any fabric pens or paints. This way, you can ensure you are happy with the design before making it a permanent addition to your bag.  

Not ready to commit to any lifelong design decisions? Add personal touches to your bag with pins and key chains so you can remove or change them whenever you want to. 

CABIN PAK'R

Sac cabine pour les compagnies low-cost, dimensions 40 x 20 x 25 cm

€95,00

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€59,00

TRANVERZ L

Valise large à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux et serrure TSA

€205,00

MORIUS

Grand sac à dos avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€85,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€55,00

PINNACLE

Grand sac à dos doté de 2 compartiments

€90,00

Bestseller

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€75,00

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Bestseller

TRANVERZ L

Valise large à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux et serrure TSA

€200,00

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€60,00

CHARLIE

Sac cabas moyen / Sac tote moyen

€35,00

€50,00

-30%

Bestseller

TRANVERZ M

Valise moyenne à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux et serrure TSA

€180,00

Bestseller

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€60,00

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€80,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

Bestseller

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€55,00

Bestseller

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€13,00

PINNACLE

Grand sac à dos doté de 2 compartiments

€90,00

Bestseller

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€23,00

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€13,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€55,00

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€23,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€60,00

MORIUS

Grand sac à dos avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€85,00

Bestseller

TRAVELPACK

Grand sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€80,50

€115,00

-30%

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€60,00

TRANVERZ S

Valise cabine à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux, serrure TSA et poignée télescopique

€160,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€9,10

€13,00

-30%

PINNACLE

Grand sac à dos doté de 2 compartiments

€90,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€38,50

€55,00

-30%

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€75,00

Bestseller

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€55,00

TRANVERZ M

Valise moyenne à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux et serrure TSA

€180,00

Bestseller

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€64,00

TRANVERZ S

Valise cabine à 2 roues avec 2 compartiments principaux, serrure TSA et poignée télescopique

€160,00

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€75,00

MORIUS

Grand sac à dos avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€85,00

DAY OFFICE

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€75,00

SPRINGER

Petit sac banane à bandoulière

€28,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€55,00

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€23,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€33,00

€55,00

-40%

The Best Eastpak Bags For Festival Customisation

At Eastpak,we've been making bags for active lifestyles for decades. Many of our bags are the ideal starting point for a customised creation. From the fabric surfaces to the zippers, there are countless opportunities to reinvent your Eastpak. With an extensive selection of styles and designs to choose from, we've narrowed down your search for the perfect DIY festival bag.

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Ideal for: Day festivals 

Springer: Our classic bum bag 

Our classic Spring Bum Bag is a festival staple with space for your phone, cards and small essentials. Reimagine the fabric exterior with your chosen designs and add key chains to the zipper. You can also style this festival bum bag in different ways with the adjustable strap and buckle.

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Ideal for: Day festivals and travel days 

The One: Our hands-free shoulder bag  

The One is our timeless cross-body festival bag with multiple pockets for your essentials and an adjustable belt for going hands-free. Bring your creative vision to the fabric front panel and pockets, and attach things to the zippers for added flair.

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Ideal for: Day festivals and camping festivals 

Padded Pak'r: Our iconic backpack 

When you think ofEastpak, our iconic Padded Pak'r probably springsto mind. This is our trademarkstyleandit’sgot plenty of space for your festival gear, extra clothes, waterbottleand snacks. It also offers lots of surface space for your artistic creations and zippers for attaching a bold key chain.

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Ideal for: Day festivals, campsites and far-away festivals  

Travelpack: Our trusty weekend bag 

Preparing for a camping festival or travelling further afield for a weekend of music and dancing? Our 2-in-1 Travelpack is the ultimate travel bag with backpack straps and duffle-style carry handles. This cabin-size bag has lots of surface space for customising, making it a large canvas for creative expression. 

Eastpak Collaborations: Crossovers you didn't know you needed 

Eastpak’s collaborations prove that creativity doesn’t stop at DIY. From the bold streetwear influence of DC x Eastpak to the art-driven designs of Basquiat, and from the nostalgic pop culture of Star Wars, Pokémon and Jaws to the fashion-forward edge of Daily Paper and AVAVAV, these limited-edition drops are ready-made statements. Think of them as inspiration for your own festival bag — whether you customise your Eastpak from scratch or start with a collaboration piece that already carries its own unique flair.

Ghostbusters

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

DC Comics

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€65,00

Ghostbusters

TRAVELPACK

Grand sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€130,00

Ghostbusters

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€16,00

NBA

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€16,00

DC Comics

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€18,20

€26,00

-30%

NBA

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

DC Comics

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Keith Haring

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€65,00

Keith Haring

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse compacte avec compartiment principal zippé

€16,00

DC Comics

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse à crayons

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€85,00

Keith Haring

ROAD KIT

Trousse de toilette compacte équipée d’un crochet de suspension et de plusieurs compartiments

€45,00

Gremlins

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

DC Comics

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€85,00

Keith Haring

TRAVELPACK

Sac de voyage avec housse pour ordinateur portable et bretelles escamotables

€110,00

DC Comics

PADDED PAK'R®

Notre sac à dos emblématique

€42,00

€60,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€26,00

Keith Haring
Keith Haring

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable et porte-bouteille

€65,00

Ghostbusters

UP ROLL

Sac à dos moyen avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€85,00

Keith Haring

SPRINGER

Sac banane compact avec sangle réglable et compartiment zippé

€35,00

DC Comics

TRAVELPACK

Grand sac à dos avec housse pour ordinateur portable

€84,00

€120,00

-30%

DC Comics

OVAL SINGLE

Trousse moyenne

€18,20

€26,00

-30%

DC Comics

SPRINGER

Petit sac banane à bandoulière

€22,40

€32,00

-30%

Gremlins

DAY PAK'R

Sac à dos moyen avec porte-gourde et housse pour ordinateur portable

€65,00

Keith Haring

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Trousse compacte avec compartiment principal zippé

€16,00

Keith Haring

Our Customisation Kit Checklist 

Now you have some fresh ideas for creating your DIY festival bag, here's our go-to checklist of the things you can use to make your design dreams a reality.

  • Fabric pens or markers
  • Fabric paints
  • Pins
  • Sew-on or iron-on patches
  • Key chains and charms
  • Pencil, fabric pencil or chalk
  • Baking paper or a thin cloth
  • Masking tape or painter's tape
  • Paper or cardboard to line your bag
  • An iron
  • A needle and thread

Why You Should Customise Your Eastpak Bag 

There's no better feeling than finally wearing the customisation masterpiece you've taken the time to create. But, if that’s not enough, there are even more awesome reasons to make your DIY festival bag today.

  • You can express your personality and style with a one-of-a-kind design
  • Your unique bag will stand out from the crowd, and your friends will be able to spot you amongst the thousands of people at the festival
  • You can continue to add to your design and change it over time (if you opt for less-permanent additions like pins and key chains)
  • You can customise your bag to match your bold festival outfits
  • You can carry your bag with you wherever you go, from festivals and holidays to work and school

Pick out your new bag today and get started with your custom bag design in time for your next festival. Discover our best-selling festival bags and our latest releases to find new styles to personalise.

Why You Should Customise Your Eastpak Bag 

There's no better feeling than finally wearing the customisation masterpiece you've taken the time to create. But, if that’s not enough, there are even more awesome reasons to make your DIY festival bag today.

  • You can express your personality and style with a one-of-a-kind design
  • Your unique bag will stand out from the crowd, and your friends will be able to spot you amongst the thousands of people at the festival
  • You can continue to add to your design and change it over time (if you opt for less-permanent additions like pins and key chains)
  • You can customise your bag to match your bold festival outfits
  • You can carry your bag with you wherever you go, from festivals and holidays to work and school

Pick out your new bag today and get started with your custom bag design in time for your next festival. Discover our best-selling festival bags and our latest releases to find new styles to personalise.