The best festival essentials to help you survive the season
From portable power to packing smart, this is your blueprint for festival season
Whether you’re heading to Download or Green Man, festival season demands a balance of practicality and personality. Our top tip? Pack smart from the start, and the rest takes care of itself.
Consider this your guide to the ultimate festival essentials. Survival staples built for long days, shifting weather and everything from fields to late-night sets.
Champion Football-Inspired Ringer T-shirt
Whether or not tossing the pigskin is on your warm-weather agenda, Champion taps into the visual language of American football. Think retro 1970s jerseys and the easy confidence of sportswear’s golden age. Bold, nostalgic, and built for off-duty wear as much as the field.
Chilly x Alex Clayton Presence Black Water Bottle
No list of festival essentials is complete without a water bottle and Chilly’s has perfected it. The Series 3 refines the formula with 36-hour cold retention and a fully leakproof design, now reimagined through the whimsical lens of British-Finnish artist Alex Clayton.
Farah Ralph Overshirt
Relaxed in fit and cut from breezy, garment-dyed cotton, this sage green overshirt channels workwear codes with placket pockets that nod to utility. Equal parts functional and effortless.
Totem Compass
Lost in the crowd? Keep tabs on friends with the Totem Compass – real-time tracking without WiFi or cell service, so you can find them fast and stay in the festival flow.
Paloceras Pistachio Green SX
Upgrading a practical outfit is effortless with the right accessories– statement shades like these sculptural wonders from Paloceras instantly turn everyday festival wear into a style moment.
Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Toe Boots 1907
Unpredictable weather calls for boots that can handle it all and Red Wing Heritage’s USA-crafted rugged lace-ups deliver durable, mud-ready style for any festival adventure.
Carhartt WIP OG Single Knee Short
In a sea of denim cut-offs, stand out with durable cotton canvas shorts that make the perfect starting point for any outfit thanks to the relaxed fit.
A Sinner in Pearls Tiger’s Balance Bracelet
Festivals are a breeding ground for chaos, so find your zen with gemstone-adorned accessories like tiger’s-eye – boosting clarity and confidence and looking good while they do it.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
This portable solar generator packs enough power to keep the whole group’s phones, cameras and even hairdryers running across an entire weekend – you could even do a Louis Tomlinson and bring the telly along. The optional SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel means you can keep it topped up when you’re out partying.