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Festival fashion: 26 bum bags that will hold all of the essentials
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Festival fashion: 26 bum bags that will hold all of the essentials


by Sarah Gill
15th Jun 2023

Bum bags, belt bags, fanny packs — whatever you want to call them, these cross-body bags are an absolute necessity come festival season.

Irish festival season kicked off earlier this month with Forbidden Fruit, and this weekend will see both Beyond the Pale and Body & Soul take over Westmeath and Wicklow respectively, and while the heatwave might just be waning at exactly the right time, a few pesky raindrops won’t get in the way of a good time.

When you think of festival fashion, glitter, bucket hats, and muddy wellies might be the first things that spring to mind, but one can never overlook the importance of a sturdy bum bag. Fastened around your waist or across your body, they’ll keep all your essentials close to hand and make sure you don’t lose your phone in a sea of people.

From simply black belt bags that can be worn with everything to statement-making over-the-shoulder slings that will enhance any outfit, here’s a roundup of the best bum bags to order before you hit the festival fields…

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