Part of concert outfit ideas research is finding the right bag too. It will carry your essential stuff, your tickets, and your lightstick or other stuff that you will wave up high during the artist’s performance. Below are my recommendations for the best bags for concerts:
Take note: Since I first published this in 2022, this article has been updated and there are more than 5 bags in this list now. While others were delated because they were discontinued.
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So what are the best bags for concerts?
1. CLEAR or PVC BAGS – You can never go wrong with clear bags. This is the most recommended bag by concert organizers. They’re see-through so they know what’s inside your bag already and security inspection will be fast. This bag is from Havana Things, an Indonesian brand that sells the cutest clear bags in Shopee from backpacks to crossbody bags. And they also sell designs of other fandoms too. Their prices range from PHP400- 700+.
But if you want a bag that you can also use on other events other than concerts, keep scrolling on my recommendations below.
2. UNIQLO ROUND MINI SHOULDER BAG – You may have already seen this around almost everywhere. I have even seen this around Korea, especially in Seoul and also in Busan Asiad Stadium where the BTS Yet To Come concert was held. There are reasons why this bag is loved by many people, 1) it’s lightweight, 2) It’s affordable, and 3) For a mini size it’s quite roomy. You can put a lot of stuff.
The downside of this bag is on K-pop concerts. Lightsticks can’t fit on it. But if you prefer this bag, I suggest using a lightstick strap and carrying your lightstick like a crossbody. That’s what my friend did.
3. BAGGU NYLON CRESCENT BAG IN MEDIUM – This is the new viral bag in TikTok. It is like the famous Uniqlo bag but bigger and has more colors. It is also more expensive (₱3,358 – ₱4,450). But it is a heavyweight nylon, it is thick! It can carry a 950ml water bottle, surely it can fit your lightstick and other concert essentials.
4. BEYOND THE VINES XS DUMPLING BAG – Just like the bag above, this one is also a Tiktok-famous bag. This is the priciest bag on this list which costs SGD79 on BTV’s official website (they ship to the Philippines) in BTV branches in MOA and Rockwell. But if you have the budget, it’s worth buying. This is one of the few bags that I can confidently say will last for a long time. It is well-made! It is lightweight, waterproof, and very roomy.
But for a cheaper alternative, I recommend the GU Gathered Pocket Bag which costs almost half of the BTV dumpling bag.
5. Heart-Shaped Ita bag Japanese Kawaii Fashion – If you want to display your pins or your kpop plushies, then the bags from Kawaii Boss are for you. They are all so cute and affordable. The heart-shaped bag above cost only Php388. They have many designs, just visit their Shopee store.
6. GU SOFT NYLON CROSSBODY BAG – GU is a Japanese brand and a sister company of Uniqlo. They’re not available in the Philippines yet, but you can buy them from several online resellers, especially in Shopee where I bought mine in color black. It has 4 colors: black, white, grey, and white. The reason I opted for this one instead of the Baggu Crescent is because it is cheaper (around PHP2k) and it has more pockets. Besides pockets inside the bag, there are also pockets on the front and back of this bag.
My tips on choosing concert bags:
- Stick to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ dimensions. Big bags are not allowed in concert venues. Security will ask you to leave it in a paid locker.
- Your bags should have a lock. Bags with no zippers can be disastrous when the artist screams “Everybody jump!” Also, there are pickpockets.
- It must be lightweight. You’ll be carrying it for hours so make sure it’s light.
So these are the 5 best bags for concerts that I recommend in different price ranges. If I find more, I will update this article.
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