Temperatures are climbing up to 40°C this week, right in the middle of festival season. There's only one thing to do: drink as much water as possible and take sun protection seriously! To make things easier for you, we've put together a list of basically life-saving accessories and festival camping gear. Check your packing list and let's brave these intense temperatures together!
1. Cooling Drawstring Bag – For Your Drinks
No matter how long your drinks were in the camper fridge, in extreme heat, even a chilled carton or the water from your collapsible bottle will be lukewarm by the time you reach the infield. To provide you with long-lasting refreshment without needing a cooler, we have our Cool ‘Em All drawstring backpack. An affordable way to make your festival (or beach) day a bit more pleasant!
2. Camp Gear Box – For a Stress-Free Walk to the Campsite
First things first: the camp needs to be set up. To help you transport your gear from the car to the campsite as stress-free as possible, the Base Camp Gear Box from The North Face offers tons of storage space. After all, the more times you have to walk back and forth and the more stressful the arrival, the more you're going to sweat...
3. Bucket Hat – Against the Blazing Sun
The classic choice for your personal shade: with a bucket hat, you protect your scalp, face, ears, and neck from the sun. Paired with a good sunscreen, you can't go wrong with this investment.
4. Poncho – For Unexpected Rain Showers
Lightweight, compact, and effective—it doesn't get any better for a festival. A poncho takes up way less space in your tote bag or hip bag than a bulky rain jacket, keeping you dry during spontaneous downpours in front of the stage. Thanks to the hood, it even protects your hair.
5. Sandals or Slides – For Chilling in the Camp
When you're just crawling out of your tent or wanting to enjoy breakfast in the camp, heavy festival boots are the last thing on your mind. Instead, you need a comfortable and airy alternative—meaning slides or lightweight sandals.
In our shop, you can find everything from Adidas or Sleep Token slides to robust sandals from Dr. Martens.
6. Drink Holder – On the Go
If your bag is already full, you don't want to spend ages looking for your bottle to refill it, or you simply want to wander around without any extra bags, a water bottle holder is exactly what you need. With Vitually no extra weight, you'll always have your drink right at hand.
7. Sunglasses – For a Clear View of the Stage
Misplaced your sunglasses or lost them in the last mosh pit? You definitely need a new pair before the next festival just to make the sun bearable. Whether you prefer a simple outdoor style or a stylish outfit accessory—you can find our full selection here.
8. Wellies – For the Mud Fight
When the rain leaves nothing but mud behind, wellies are a massive help in keeping your cool. Whether you're taking down your tent in the rain or heading to the stage, you'll stomp right through the mud while keeping your feet dry and saving your good shoes from being ruined.
9. Hammock – For Ultimate Relaxation
If you have enough space, treat yourself to a hammock at the camp (or alternatively for your garden or balcony at home). Relaxation is the best remedy for this heat!
10. Camping Chair with a Cup Holder – For the Perfect Break
If the campsite turns out to be too crowded for a hammock, a good old camping chair will do the trick—and in this heat, it definitely shouldn't be missing a cup holder. Make yourself comfortable and sip on a drink of your choice.
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