Festival season is upon us. On 26 June, Glastonbury festival kicks off a three-month stint of brilliant British music festivals including Isle of Wight, Leeds and Reading and Latitude festivals. For many, that will mean a summer spent in the mud and (hopefully) under the sun.

But what to wear to a festival? The question requires much sartorial planning.

A myriad of jackets are needed to account for every weather eventuality – from the chilly nights spent dancing under the stars to sunny afternoons spent sitting in the fields. Wellies and a spare change of shoes are a pre-requisite. If we asked Alexa Chung for her tips, she’d tell you to pack a pair of skinny jeans and a Barbour jacket.

But the real packing challenge for a festival is what bag to take.

From crossbody bags or bum bags just big enough to store the daily essentials – mobile phone, hand sanitiser, etc — to backpacks with enough room to pack a waterproof, a bottle of water and a torch (a must-have for finding your tent in the dark), there is a perfect festival bag to suit every need.

Keep scrolling to discover the best festival bags for the summer.

Festival style guide: 7 chic and practical bags for fun in the fields