To a festival, concert, or stadium: what goes in your bag?
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
5 min reading time
A small bag, a full power bank, and a few things you only miss when things go wrong. This is the packing list for a festival, concert, or stadium visit — and what you'd best leave at home.
You're in line at the entrance, your bag is opened, and security pulls out three things that aren't allowed inside. People behind you sigh. You're given a choice: walk back to the car, or throw it away. It's a small inconvenience that spoils your entire evening a bit, and it's completely avoidable by thinking about what's in your bag twenty minutes beforehand.
Whether you're going to a festival, a concert, a club night or a stadium: the logic is always the same. Small, light, and as few things as possible that you can lose.
Start with the event rules, not your bag
Every venue has its own house rules, and they differ significantly. Some events only allow small bags, others require a clear bag, still others have rules about bringing your own drinks, cameras, or umbrellas. This information is almost always on the event or venue's website, usually under 'practical info' or 'house rules'. Check it the day before — it will save you precisely the scenario from the first paragraph.
Two things that apply almost everywhere: you need your ticket and your ID, and you need both at a moment when your hands are full. Something to keep those two close without fumbling for them is therefore not a luxury. A Rainbow Lanyard with PACE Text (€2.95) does that job perfectly.
The bag: small, over your shoulder, and preferably clear
A large backpack seems convenient until you've been standing for four hours and have to take it off every time you want to get something out. A small bag hanging diagonally over your shoulder stays in front of your body — that's also the safest place in a crowded mob.
The Small Transparent Festival Bag (€19.95) covers both points: it's small enough for most size restrictions and transparent, which saves you seconds at security. If you're also going grocery shopping at the campsite or taking merchandise home, a Foldable Shopping Bag (€7.95) is handy: it stays folded in your pocket until you need it.
Power and drinks: the two things you're sure to run short of
A phone that's been searching for an overloaded network all day will be dead by evening. And that's precisely when you need it to find your friends or arrange a ride home. A compact power bank is therefore not a gadget but basic equipment. The Power Bank 3000mAh (€14.95) fits in an inside pocket and is light enough for you to forget you have it with you all day.
Charge it fully at home, not in the car in the morning. And bring the cable that goes with it — a power bank without a cable is a brick.
Regarding water: many events have water taps, but not always cups. An empty, foldable bottle takes up no space on the go and is easier to get inside when empty than a full bottle. The Foldable Water Bottle Red with Carabiner (€7.95) clips to your bag or belt. Be sure to check the house rules beforehand to see if bringing your own bottles is allowed.
The little things you only miss when things go wrong
This is the category everyone skips and where most of the trouble lies.
Hearing protection. Standing close to a sound system for hours is not without consequence. Bring earplugs, even if you think you won't use them.
A cord for your wireless earbuds. An earbud falling out of your ear in a dancing crowd won't be found again. An Anti-Loss Cord for Earbuds (€2.95) costs less than a cup of coffee. For the case itself, there's the Silicone Accessory Set with Carabiner (€7.95), so it hangs on your bag instead of loose in your pocket.
Light. Getting back to the tent or car in the dark is much faster with a light. The Mini LED Flashlight with Hand Crank (€14.95) doesn't need batteries, which is handy if you're already doubting your power bank.
Grip on your phone. Filming with wet or cold hands is how phones get damaged. Smartphone Finger Holder Stickers (€0.95) stick on the back and are easily removed.
Staying visible in a crowd
Sounds frivolous, but it's practical: if your group has one striking landmark, you'll need to call much less. Something bright and tall works best, as it stands out above heads.
Just as important as the packing list. Leave glass at home — it's almost never allowed inside. Leave your entire key ring at home and only take the key you need that day. Leave expensive jewelry behind. And don't bring your newest phone case or that one jacket you're fond of: anything you take with you can get wet, dirty, or lost.
Everything at a glance
Small bag, accessible ticket and ID, charged power bank, empty bottle, earplugs, something to find each other with. You usually don't need more than that. For the items above, check Festival, Sports, Outdoor & Travel and Camping & Outdoor, and for accessories, check Costume Accessories. If you're going with a larger group and want to know if something is in stock for a specific date, feel free to email info@verpakkingdeals.nl.
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