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Read our privacy notice . If you’re a chronic overpacker, the most challenging aspect of any festival packing is stashing everything into just one transportable bag. Plonked in the middle of a field for a days, the ‘to-pack’ list is far longer than a traditional weekend break.



Not even counting the tent , camping chair and wellies that have no chance of going into a holdall , you have to be able to fit your curated outfits , waterproofs for when the weather inevitably plays up, and all the booze you have diligently decanted into plastic bottles as per the festival guidelines. It’s a lot of stuff - and that’s without considering the luxury extras that we may need or want. That is all to say, your festival checklist begins with a capacious camping backpack .

As veteran festival goers, the ES Best team has tried many vessels to transport treasured possessions from A to B. And with uncertain terrain, mud taking wheeled suitcases out of the running, and blue IKEA bags lacking any real security, the humble backpack emerges victorious. Aside from a decent backpack, you will also need a day bag.

This is a smaller accessory that you will cart from stage to stage and will house necessities like biodegradable wipe.

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