Colts Training Camp Bag Policy

Okay, let’s talk about the Colts Training Camp Bag Policy. Before you get all excited and strap on your biggest, most epic fanny pack, I need to pump the brakes. Seriously, the NFL and the Colts have gotten very, very specific about what you can carry.

You know how it goes. You spend 20 minutes picking out the perfect jersey, you grab your sunscreen, and then—bam—security turns you away because your bag is basically a small suitcase. Don’t let that be you. We’ve all been there. It’s a painful, sunburned walk of shame back to the car.

Let’s break it down, friend-to-friend.

The golden rule is clear bags only. Think of it like a fishbowl you carry over your shoulder. If it’s not see-through, you’re basically carrying contraband to them. Yeah, I know, it’s a vibe killer for your cool vintage tote, but rules are rules.

You are allowed one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag. It cannot be bigger than 12” x 6” x 12”. That’s it. Imagine a one-gallon Ziploc bag with ambition. That’s your new purse. Embrace it. It makes finding your car keys a hilarious game of “is that a phone or a granola bar?”

What about tiny bags? I love tiny bags.

Ah, you are my people. You can also bring a small clutch. The rules say it must be no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5”. That’s the size of your hand. It can be non-clear, but seriously, can you fit anything useful in there? Maybe a single ChapStick and your faith. That’s it.

You can also carry a clear fanny pack. Yes, the 90s are back, and they’re transparent. Wear it around your waist and look like a very prepared, very cool traffic light. You’ll be the envy of every dad in the parking lot.

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Do not even think about bringing…

Here’s where I get serious for a second. No backpacks. Not even tiny, cute ones. Not your kid’s Spider-Man backpack. Nope. They will turn you away faster than you can say “but it’s empty.”

Also, leave the camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags at home. Yes, diaper bags. I know, that’s rough on the parents. The Colts recommend a clear diaper bag or just stuffing diapers directly into a clear ziplock. Fashion meets function, people. You’ll look like a minimalist influencer.

And for the love of all that is holy, no coolers, no glass bottles, no umbrellas. You know why. Because someone ruined it for all of us by trying to smuggle in a full picnic. We can’t have nice things.

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What about my phone? My keys? My…soul?

Your phone is fine. Keep it in your pocket or your small clear bag. Keys are fine. Wallets are fine as long as they fit in your front pocket or inside the clear bag. But try to avoid a giant, Costco-sized wallet. That thing is a bag in disguise.

Seat cushions are allowed, but they must be clear or have no pockets. Yes, a clear butt pillow. Think about that sentence. You are a clear-butt-pillow person now. Own it. It’s for the love of Anthony Richardson’s arm.

A little pro tip from a veteran.

Pack light. I mean, ridiculously light. Treat this like you’re going through airport security, but without the anxiety of losing your luggage. Bring your ID, your phone, your sunscreen (in a clear bottle!), and maybe a poncho (they allow those!).

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If you bring a chair for the lawn seating, it must be 36 inches or lower from the ground. And guess what? No bag attached to the chair. They will make you leave the chair. You’ll be standing, holding a clear fanny pack, questioning every life choice that led you here. But you’ll be watching football. So it’s a win.

One last thing before you go.

The Colts app has a detailed list. Seriously, look it up five minutes before you leave. Rules might change just to mess with us. And remember, re-entry is not allowed. If you forget your bag in the car, you are stuck until the drive home. So check your pockets. Check your tiny, clear, 12x6x12 world.

You’ve got this. Now go watch some football, don’t get heatstroke, and enjoy that glorious, transparent fanny pack life. See you in the bleachers, friend.