Best Festival Gear for 2025: Rave-Tested Essentials Made by Festivalgoers
- Trippy Stuff
- Apr 3
- 3 min read
If you've ever been at a festival and lost your phone, got dehydrated, or struggled to sleep in the middle of the day in a hot tent, then you know the cost of NOT having the right gear.
These are some festival essentials created by festivalgoers, to solve unique problems we have at music festivals and raves. This is gear that gets it.
Lunchbox Hydration Pack — More than a Basic Hydro Pack
Every festivalgoer knows hydration is key. But basic hydration packs? They can leak. They get hot and uncomfortable. They are hard to fill. And in a crowd? They’re easy targets for pickpockets.
The Lunchbox Hydration Pack was made for festival days. It’s insulated to keep water cold, has a built-in anti-theft design, and includes customizable skins so it can match your outfit.
Totem Compass — Find Your Friends, Even Without Cell Service
Trying to locate your crew in a crowd of 30,000+ people with no service? Good luck finding them..
The Totem Compass helps you navigate back to your crew when you lose each other—without needing a phone signal. It’s a lifesaver when you’re bouncing between stages or splitting off to see different artists. Created specifically for festivals, this thing takes “meet me at the totem” to a whole new level.
FAQ: What’s the best way to find friends at a festival?Answer: Don’t rely on your phone. Use a designated landmark, hold a totem or get a Totem Compass so your crew always has a way back to each other.. Unless you don't want anyone finding you on your side quest
Clutch Loop — Keep Your Phone Safe While You Dance
Are you constantly checking to see if you've dropped your phone or making sure someone hasn't stolen it? Give yourself peace of mind with Clutch Loop's phone tether or carabiner.
Phones go missing at festivals constantly - they can be dropped mid-dance, snatched in a crowd, or left behind in a portapotty. The ClutchLoop solves that with a phone tether that keeps your device physically connected to you, so you can dance, explore, and festival stress-free.
There are two main versions:
The original ClutchLoop: a compact, retractable tether with a cut-resistant cable that clips to your belt loop, bag, or outfit—your phone stays secure, but still fully accessible.
The ChargeLoop: same security, plus it doubles as a charging cable so you can keep your phone powered while you're out all night.
Both are compatible with almost any phone and case, and they're super minimal—no bulky gear, no weird cases, just smart security that fits your fest fit.
Eargasm Earplugs — Protect Your Hearing Without Killing the Sound
Festivals are LOUD—and after a weekend of high-volume music, your ears can take a serious hit. That ringing? It’s damage.
Eargasm Earplugs are designed for music lovers who want to keep the sound quality without blowing out their hearing. These aren’t your drugstore foam plugs—they’re high-fidelity filters that keep the music crisp while lowering the volume to safer levels.
FAQ: Do I really need earplugs at a festival?Yes! Hearing damage is real, especially over multiple days of music. High-fidelity plugs like Eargasm protect your ears without making everything sound muffled.
FestPro SiestaTent — Sleep Past Sunrise (Yes, Really)
If you’ve ever camped at a festival, you know the struggle: as soon as the sun comes up, your tent turns into an oven. Sleeping during the day? Not gonna happen.
The FestPro SiestaTent was built to fix that. With blackout fabric, heat-reflective materials and built in fans, it stays cool and dark even when the sun is blazing. That means real rest, even after a sunrise set. For anyone planning to camp at a multi-day festival, this tent is a total upgrade from your standard camping tent.
Why Gear Made for Festivals Hits Different
These aren’t just “nice to have” items—they solve actual problems festival-goers face every single weekend:
Staying hydrated in the heat
Keeping your stuff safe in large crowds
Finding your people when your phone doesn't work
Protecting your ears while still enjoying the music
Getting real sleep so you can do it all over again the next day
This isn’t just smart gear—it’s problem-solving by people who were tired of dragging the wrong stuff to festivals and thought- there has to be a better way.
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