10 Festival Essentials Every Raver Should Pack

Raving Made Easy – Here’s A List Of 10 Essentials For A Festival Every Raver Should Pack.

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Packing for a festival is never an easy task. What if it rains? What if the temperature drops at night? What if the water lines are too long? There are so many possibilities that can occur when attending a festival, so here’s a list of 10 festival essentials every raver should pack to make any festival experience as comfortable and as seamless as possible.

Portable Phone Chargers

Nothing is worse than losing your rave squad and needing to text them to find them or wanting to capture a picture-perfect moment but your phone dies so you can’t do so. Portable phone chargers are must-have festival essentials. We love this sleek power bank and this colorful mini power bank from Amazon.

Ponchos

The weather at festivals is always unpredictable, so it doesn’t hurt to carry a lightweight poncho in your bag. Raving in the rain is honestly a vibe, but only if you’re not getting completely drenched. Some festivals sell ponchos on-site, but you might get a better deal by buying this clear poncho 5-pack for you and your rave squad so you can still show off your festival fit even with the poncho on.

Sunglasses

A festival without sunglasses? Never heard of that phenomenon. Every raver knows that sunglasses aren’t just worn during the day, they’re also a nighttime necessity. From standard UV protection sunglasses to bright and colorful trendy sunglasses, bringing a pair into a festival is never something you’ll regret.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a necessity every day, but it’s even more essential when you’re dancing under the sun for hours on end at a music festival. Getting sunburnt on day one of a festival and feeling that burning sensation on your skin the rest of the weekend is never fun, so make sure to pack at least a travel-size sunscreen with SPF 50 or more.

PashminAS

Pashminas are one of the most trendy festival accessories nowadays, but they’re not necessarily only worn because they look cool. The weather at a festival can go from 90 degrees to 50 degrees real quick, especially at a camping festival. These everyday pashminas are the perfect accessories and festival essentials to keep you warm when the temperature dips once the sun goes down.

Phone Wrist Straps

Sadly, phone stealing at festivals has become more of a thing recently. We highly recommend getting a wrist strap or lanyard to attach to your phone so that pickpocketers cannot go home with your brand-new iPhone or Android. Plus, they’re a quirky accessory to add to your overall festival fit. Check out this funky lanyard 6-pack and this black and clear wrist strap pack.

Hydration Packs

There’s no need to miss your favorite sets while grabbing water if you come prepared with a dependable hydration pack. The best and most reliable in the game include these iHeartRaves holographic packs, pretty much any Camelbak pack, this Amazon brand pack, and these otherworldly Sojourner packs.

Mini Backpacks or Fanny Packs

If hydration packs aren’t your thing, make sure to bring at least either a mini backpack or a fanny pack to the festival. It’s easy to lose wallets, phones, and other essentials if they’re just in your pockets, so keeping everything together in a bag is a must. Some of our favorites include this holographic 90s rave fanny pack, this clear sling bag, and this mini Adidas backpack.

Dust Masks (Just in case)

If there hasn’t been a lot of rainfall near the festival grounds, chances are the air is going to be dusty. It never hurts to carry a scarf or specially designed dusk mask with you when going to an outdoor festival. These lightweight face masks have a wide array of sick designs to choose from and this iHeartRaves psychedelic face mask is perfect for any rave.

Comfortable Shoes

Dancing for six plus hours a day for 2-4 days can hurt your feet, so it’s important to bring a comfortable pair of shoes. If you want to look stylish while being pain-free, we recommend these women’s white platform sneakers, these unisex LED light-up sneakers, or a classic pair of broken-into Dr. Martins. Male ravers can’t go wrong with a classic pair of Nike Air Force 1‘s.