Anti-theft Bags You Can Get in Manila to Keep Your Essentials Safe During Concerts

Your favorite bands and performers aren’t the only ones you should keep your eyes peeled for at concerts and music festivals. Watch out for pickpockets, too. We'd hate to be Debbie Downers, but thieves and snatchers don't spare anyone — and that includes concertgoers who leave their bags unguarded as they get carried away in the moment.

If you love gigs, concerts, and music fests, you lose nothing by investing in an anti-theft bag to keep your valuables and essentials safe so you can rock on with peace of mind. Here are five anti-theft bags suitable for different budgets that you can purchase locally online in time for your next concert!

Limited Edition Anti-Theft Sling Bag by WGE Asia

This exclusive anti-theft sling from We Got Everything Asia is perfect if you're on the hunt for thief-deterrent bags that won't break the bank. This limited-edition sling bag, currently on sale for P1,300 (original price at P3,750), comes in black and grey and is light enough to be carried comfortably at a concert. It boasts of an integrated USB charging port with a ready-to-use cable, so you never have to worry about your phone losing juice. It’s also 360-degree water resistant, shock-proof, and has durable material to work against slash and cuts, plus comfortable shoulder straps! You may opt for cash on delivery by purchasing through WGE's website.

Anti-Theft Active Small Crossbody Bag Sling Bag by Travelon

This charcoal anti-theft crossbody bag is categorized for men, but it is minimalist enough to be unisex. This bag is small and light, so you can store your essentials for a concert without being weighed down. It has a zipped front pocket, a rear drop pocket for your phone, and a tethered key clip with an LED light. For its main compartment, it boasts of an organizer with RFID-blocking card and passport slots, a pen loop, an open top pocket, and a zippered pocket. This bag is specially designed for active lifestyles, marrying durability, aesthetics, and functionality. Rest assured that with its five-point anti-theft security system, your valuables will be safe from pickpockets and thieves not just at concerts but anywhere else. Get it for P2,990 on Bratpack Philippines.

Secura Transitions Anti-Theft Backpack Bag by Lewis N. Clark

With this Secura Transitions anti-theft backpack from Lewis N. Clark, you don't have to worry about being pickpocketed while being jostled in the middle of a mosh pit. Hailing from the brand's Transitions Collection, this functional yet sophisticated bag boasts of RFID-blocking protection to deter unauthorized scanning of personal information from credit cards. It also has a Magaloft slash-resistant panel, anti-slash adjustable shoulder straps, and locking hardware, making it a tough, modern, yet feminine bag. Its dimensions are 16.25 inches by 5.25 inches by 10.5 inches. It is currently on sale for P2,550 on Urbanize Philippines (originally priced at P5,090).

T-L5220 Anti-Theft Shoulder Sling Bag by Tigernu

This black anti-theft shoulder sling bag from Tigernu is currently on sale at P1,278 (original price at P2,556). This light, stylish, stereoscopic-shaped bag is perfect for both men and women, as it can be carried in various ways, such as a shoulder bag, a crossbody bag, or a handbag, to suit any occasion. Carrying light is the mode for concerts and this bag is perfect as it is only 6.5 centimeters and 0.76 kilograms with a 5.5-liter capacity. It has waterproof, anti-scrape, wear- and shock-resistant fabric, as well as multiple layers of pockets and compartments for maximum multifunctionality. You can purchase this bag online on Tigernu Philippines.

Metrosafe X Anti-Theft Urban Sling by Pacsafe

This urban anti-theft sling by Pacsafe is regarded as "the best sling pack" featuring cut-resistant eXomesh lining, lockable zippers, an RFID blocking pocket, and a cut-resistant shoulder strap! It's also made of eight recycled PET bottles, making it one of the most sustainable anti-theft bags you can get in the market today. It has a water-repellent shell fabric, and compartments and pockets to fit all your essentials. You can simply sling this bag on your back, chest, or shoulder while at a concert and forget about it — your valuables and identity will be safe and sound amid the entire show. You can get this sling bag from Pacsafe online through Urbanize. It is priced at P5,490.