The best festival gear, of course, depends on which festival you’re attending, the weather, your sleeping arrangements, and a ton of other factors. But as a longtime festival veteran, I’ve field-tested enough gear (and made enough mistakes) to have solid recommendations for preventing blisters, dehydration, a dead phone, and other common pitfalls in most situations. You’ll find my top picks below. Be sure to check out our other related buying guides, including the Best Tents, the Best Sleeping Bags, and the Best Bluetooth Speakers. Updated July 2026: I’ve reformatted this guide with refreshed picks and a new look. I’ve also checked prices and accuracy throughout. My Favorite Festival Gear Best Electrolytes Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Read more Best Outdoor Blanket Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket Read more A Dedicated Friend Finder Totem Labs Compass Read more Table of Contents AccordionItemContainerButton Best Electrolytes Photograph: Louryn Strampe Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier These electrolytes are my favorite in general, and I especially like them for festivals because the ingredient concentrations are high enough that they actually help with efficient …