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

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€60,00

PINNACLE

Grote rugzak met twee hoofdvakken en organizer

€95,00

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met extern laptopvak en veiligheidsvak

€77,00

PADDED PAK'R

Medium rugzak met 14-inch laptopvak

€95,00

TECUM F

Rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€110,00

DAY PAK'R PRO

Medium rugzak met een laptopvak aan de buitenkant voor laptops van 16 inch en een flessenhouder

€80,00

PADDED DBL

Medium rugzak met laptopvak aan de binnenkant en veel vakken

€68,00

TRAVELPACK

Reistas met laptopvak en wegstopbare schouderbanden

€105,00

MORIUS

Grote rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€85,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak en organizer

€67,00

STUDY BUDDY

Grote rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€95,00

GERYS PRO

Medium rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€95,00

PADDED DBL

Medium rugzak met laptopvak aan de binnenkant en veel vakken

€68,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak en organizer

€67,00

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met extern laptopvak en veiligheidsvak

€77,00

DAY PAK'R PRO

Medium rugzak met een laptopvak aan de buitenkant voor laptops van 16 inch en een flessenhouder

€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

Handbagage voor goedkope vliegmaatschappijen afmeting 40 x 20 x 25 cm

€66,50

€95,00

-30%

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€59,00

TRANVERZ L

Grote 2-wielige reistrolley met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€123,00

€205,00

-40%

MORIUS

Grote rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€85,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€55,00

PINNACLE

Grote rugzak met 2 vakken

€90,00

Bestseller

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€75,00

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Bestseller

TRANVERZ L

Grote 2-wielige reistrolley met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€200,00

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€60,00

CHARLIE

Middelgrote draagtas

€35,00

€50,00

-30%

Bestseller

TRANVERZ M

Middelgrote 2-wielige reistrolley met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€126,00

€180,00

-30%

Bestseller

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€60,00

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€48,00

€80,00

-40%

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€65,00

Bestseller

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€55,00

Bestseller

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Klein etui

€13,00

PINNACLE

Grote rugzak met 2 vakken

€90,00

Bestseller

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€23,00

€13,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€55,00

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€23,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€65,00

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€60,00

MORIUS

Grote rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€85,00

Bestseller

TRAVELPACK

Grote rugzak met laptopvak

€80,50

€115,00

-30%

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€60,00

TRANVERZ S

2-wielige reistrolley in handbagageformaat met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€112,00

€160,00

-30%

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€65,00

€9,10

€13,00

-30%

PINNACLE

Grote rugzak met 2 vakken

€90,00

OUT OF OFFICE

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€65,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€38,50

€55,00

-30%

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€75,00

Bestseller

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€55,00

TRANVERZ M

Middelgrote 2-wielige reistrolley met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€180,00

Bestseller

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€38,40

€64,00

-40%

TRANVERZ S

2-wielige reistrolley in handbagageformaat met 2 hoofdcompartimenten en TSA-slot

€160,00

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€75,00

MORIUS

Grote rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€85,00

DAY OFFICE

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€75,00

SPRINGER

Kleine crossbody heuptas

€28,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€33,00

€55,00

-40%

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€23,00

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€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.

EK000074N98-HERO

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.

EK000045008-HERO

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.

EK000620363-HERO

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.

EK0A5BBR4Y8-HERO

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

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DC Comics

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

TRAVELPACK

Grote rugzak met laptopvak

€91,00

€130,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

NBA

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

DC Comics

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€18,20

€26,00

-30%

NBA

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DC Comics

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Keith Haring

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€65,00

Keith Haring

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Compact etui met hoofdvak en rits

€16,00

DC Comics

€11,20

€16,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€59,50

€85,00

-30%

Keith Haring

ROAD KIT

Compacte toilettas met ophanghaak en meerdere vakken

€45,00

Gremlins

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

DC Comics

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€59,50

€85,00

-30%

Keith Haring

TRAVELPACK

Reistas met laptopvak en wegstopbare schouderbanden

€110,00

DC Comics

PADDED PAK'R®

Onze iconische rugzak

€42,00

€60,00

-30%

Ghostbusters

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€18,20

€26,00

-30%

Keith Haring
Keith Haring

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met laptopvak en flessenhouder

€65,00

Ghostbusters

UP ROLL

Medium rugzak met laptopvak

€59,50

€85,00

-30%

Keith Haring

SPRINGER

Compacte heuptas met ritsvak en verstelbare band

€35,00

DC Comics

TRAVELPACK

Grote rugzak met laptopvak

€84,00

€120,00

-30%

DC Comics

OVAL SINGLE

Middelgrote etui

€18,20

€26,00

-30%

DC Comics

SPRINGER

Kleine crossbody heuptas

€22,40

€32,00

-30%

Gremlins

DAY PAK'R

Medium rugzak met flessenhouder en laptopvak

€45,50

€65,00

-30%

Keith Haring

BENCHMARK SINGLE

Compact etui met hoofdvak en rits

€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.