mrfunk Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Tried so many different bags and stuff over the years..from a bumbag , mini rucksack, and settled on a Maxpedition over shoulder bag. I'm looking to take a Mirrorless Cam with lens. Any recommendations? Whats your bag of choice, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I use one of those small rucksacks Decathlon sell for £2 or £3. Perfect size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Mini rucksack. I tend to be out and about all day without going back to the tent, so need a fair bit of space. Put it on the ground between my feet when watching in a tightly packed crowd (bring binbag in case the ground is swampy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddyflintstonree Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said: I use one of those small rucksacks Decathlon sell for £2 or £3. Perfect size! Second this. They are surprisingly sturdy considering the ridiculously cheap price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryGirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I got this last year: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FKRH1J3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1 Perfect size (surprisingly roomy) and comfy to wear. I found the "phone pouch" on the front of the strap was really convenient for storing cash/card and have it right under my nose. I've actually started using it occasionally in general life - far from fashionable, but just so practical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC1996 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said: I use one of those small rucksacks Decathlon sell for £2 or £3. Perfect size! Life saver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 The free bag you get with the Guardian. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Pockets in shorts....why do you need anything else? Phone, wallet, (baccy if you smoke) and that's it. Micro sun cream bottle if its hot. Jumper/waterproof tied round waist. done. Its the same for the festival in general, I'm stunned with the amount of crap people seem to bring in with them. (Sorry!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said: I use one of those small rucksacks Decathlon sell for £2 or £3. Perfect size! Yep - I'm usually very particular about my festival kit, and have no issue spending more if there's a reason to do so - but I'm yet to do better than one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 36 minutes ago, Freddyflintstonree said: Second this. They are surprisingly sturdy considering the ridiculously cheap price. These look great but I can't quite gauge the size and what I'd be able to fit into it. I lost the backpack I used to take but think it was a fair bit bigger... I pack for the day so tend to have: 2 x 500ml bottles of spirit mixer Water bottle ~4 cans beer/cider Couple of snacks Sun cream Compact waterproof thingy Guessing I wouldn't be able to take all that...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 @bennyhana22 has a funky bum bag. I'm sure he'll tell you about it 😁😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 suppose its easier to take less stuff if your camping but I'll be getting the buss in everday so will be taking shit loads with me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VastComparison Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, gooner1990 said: Pockets in shorts....why do you need anything else? Phone, wallet, (baccy if you smoke) and that's it. Micro sun cream bottle if its hot. Jumper/waterproof tied round waist. done. Its the same for the festival in general, I'm stunned with the amount of crap people seem to bring in with them. (Sorry!) Your ale for the day, toilet roll, power bank for if phone needs charging later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 One option for your camera is a Peak Design Capture, basically a quick release belt clip, not cheap but fantastic bit of kit, you can also attach them to rucksack straps. They are very secure, You can run with it attached and it’s not coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Mr Stacks carries this one https://www.over-board.co.uk/collections/waterproof-backpacks/products/waterproof-backpack-30ltr-blue but it has to last us all day through a work shift as well so needs to keep everything dry and is sturdy enough for me to occasionally stand on during a headliner as I'm a proper short arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglist1981 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) I've got an old Eastpak Pak'r which I love, does well for me and the Mrs. I find it's just the right size to fit everything we both need (waterproofs, hoodies, bog roll, suncream, water, spirits, phone charger) without being so big that I'm constantly bashing into people with it. It's similar to this Edited May 13, 2022 by Junglist1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddyflintstonree Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, zeppelin said: These look great but I can't quite gauge the size and what I'd be able to fit into it. I lost the backpack I used to take but think it was a fair bit bigger... I pack for the day so tend to have: 2 x 500ml bottles of spirit mixer Water bottle ~4 cans beer/cider Couple of snacks Sun cream Compact waterproof thingy Guessing I wouldn't be able to take all that...? You would, at a big push. Maybe go for slightly bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, incident said: Yep - I'm usually very particular about my festival kit, and have no issue spending more if there's a reason to do so - but I'm yet to do better than one of these. Have they stopped making them? On the website, they seem to have gone up to £8 or £10 (still a bargain). Edited May 13, 2022 by Ryan1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, gooner1990 said: Pockets in shorts....why do you need anything else? Phone, wallet, (baccy if you smoke) and that's it. Micro sun cream bottle if its hot. Jumper/waterproof tied round waist. done. Its the same for the festival in general, I'm stunned with the amount of crap people seem to bring in with them. (Sorry!) Alcohol ? Some people have there own for various reasons … medical stuff … I’d not be without a day bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Ryan1984 said: Have they stopped making them now? Website only seems to have one discounted version and the rest have gone up to £8 or £10 (still a bargain). https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kids-7-litre-hiking-backpack-mh100-blue-orange/_/R-p-147251?mc=8357824 Possibly just changed - this seems to be extremely close to the one I have, with a side pocket added and the price roughly tripled - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/backpack-nh-escape-100-17l/_/R-p-334382?mc=8649043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said: Alcohol ? Some people have there own for various reasons … medical stuff … I’d not be without a day bag Yeah we have a lot of medical stuff for me as well. Basically everything that might possibly be needed on shift from 6am all the way through to close if we dont go home. It does get in the way though. We could probably do some complex thing involving the lock ups if we were more organised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The60ftOctopus Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Day bag, ahh ahh, fighter of the night bag, ahh ahh 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyhana22 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, deebeedoobee said: @bennyhana22 has a funky bum bag. I'm sure he'll tell you about it 😁😁😁 It's a ****ing HIP BAAAAAAAAG! 😤 Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Leisure Pirate Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Army ammo grab bag for me £25 and tough af! plus the from t pockets are perfect for beersand can fit a load in the main bag too!!I used to have a WW2 one and it lasted from 90's until last GF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, bennyhana22 said: It's a ****ing HIP BAAAAAAAAG! 😤 Ben Ok boss 😘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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