Away From Home Festival Bag Policy

Let’s talk about the bag policy at the Away From Home Festival. Yes, that dreaded rectangle of rules. But trust me—this one is actually fun to decode.

First, the good news: you can bring a bag.

No, really. The festival isn’t going full “pocket-only” on you. They allow clear bags and small clutch purses. Think of it as a fashion challenge, not a restriction.

Your bag must be smaller than a loaf of bread. Yes, a standard white bread loaf. If your bag can’t fit inside a bread bin, it’s a no-go.

Why clear bags? It’s not a spy movie.

Security loves to see your snacks and sunscreen. It’s faster for everyone. Plus, you get to show off your coolest clear fanny pack—bonus points for neon colors.

One fun fact: the festival’s bag size limit is exactly 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches. That’s the same size as a medium pizza box. So if you can carry pizza, you can carry a bag.

What about hydration packs?

Bring them! But they must be empty upon entry. Think of it as a test of your water-filling skills. They have free refill stations inside—stay hydrated, human!

Your CamelBak can be any color, as long as it has only two pockets. Too many pockets? Sorry, that’s a VIP-only feature this year.

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The weirdest rule: no straps longer than 18 inches.

Yes, they measure your bag strap. It’s like a tailor, but for your festival gear. Long straps are a security risk—they can get caught in crowd surges. So pack your bag short and tight.

If your strap is too long, they have a strap-cutting station at the gate. Yes, they will snip it. Don’t cry—they give you a free zip tie to fix it.

Pro tip: leave the metal water bottles at home.

You can bring a plastic reusable bottle, but metal ones are banned. Why? Metal can be used as a weapon. Also, it makes scanning bags super annoying for security. Save your aluminum canteen for the hiking trip.

And no, you can’t bring your own cooler. The festival says that’s “too ambitious.” They have iced drinks inside anyway.

The quirkiest part: clear bags are actually a trend.

Influencers now love clear bags. They call it “transparent chic.” You can see their glitter, their lip gloss, their emergency protein bar. It’s like a tiny museum of their life.

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At last year’s festival, someone brought a clear bag shaped like a goldfish. It was allowed. The rule is: if it’s clear, it’s fair game. Go wild.

One more thing: your bag check takes about 30 seconds.

That’s faster than ordering a coffee. They just peek, pat, and wave you through. No cavity searches, promise. Just a friendly “Have fun!”

So don’t stress. Embrace the clear bag. Decorate it with stickers. Make it your personality for a day.

And if you forget the rules? They have a bag amnesty bin at the gate. You toss your bag in, it goes to a local shelter. You enter free. It’s chaos, but the good kind.

Now go pack that pizza-box-sized bag. The festival is waiting.