Fall Gear Guide: Indoor and Outdoor Essentials for Music Lovers
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It’s fall, which means it’s time for leaf-peeping, tailgating, and cool-weather camping — or, for the less outdoorsy of us, cozying up inside with a book or a great playlist, enjoying the peace and quiet before the chaos of the holidays.
Whether you’re headed to your local stadium for a game or a gig, or simply ready to treat yourself to an autumnal splurge, we’ve gathered some of the best gear fall 2022 has to offer.
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Check out the full gear guide, with individual reviews from Consequence editors, below.
Polaroid P3 Music Player ($189.99): Yes, classic camera company Polaroid is making moves into the music market. Let’s get this out of the way first: The Polaroid P3 Music Player Bluetooth speaker sounds great. It provides clean, solid audio for the full 15-hour playback time, amplified if you sync it with a separate P3. But in a crowded product space, what truly makes Polaroid’s audio system special is the aesthetic, a colorful retro-futuristic vibe with a kindercore bend. Most portable speakers are black or white blocks, but the P3 is sleek and colorful, with quality design choices like the analog control wheel and 8×8 dot-matrix display. Although it’s a bit bigger and heavier than competitors, the attached handle keeps it fully portable, just like the old-school boomboxes it’s replicating in a modern way – and you can always add a shoulder strap for extra handiness.
Polaroid has also come up with a proprietary music app for access to Polaroid Radio, currently featuring five genre-spanning stations. You can autolaunch the app on your phone by touching the P3’s NFC tag, and it will allow you to control any app’s playback via the speaker’s own buttons and wheel. You can even “like” radio songs on either device to keep track of your favorite new discoveries in Polaroid Radio.
All in all, the P3 Music Player is a great new entrant in the Bluetooth speaker sphere, with simple, smart features and controls and an aesthetic that hits the modern/throwback sweet spot making it a stylish standout. Check out the full Polaroid Music collection here — including the clip-able P1 ($59.99) and the powerful P4 ($289.99).
Polaroid P2 Music Player ($129.99): Looking for Polaroid’s retro-futurisitc cool in something a bit more portable? You’ve got it in the P2 Music Player. They’ve essentially shrunk the P3, then ripped off the handle and replaced it with a detachable wrist strap and carabiner for wearability. About two inches smaller and half the weight of the P3, the Polaroid P2 Music Player has the same 15-hour battery life, nifty 8×8 LED dot-martrix display, and attractive aesthetic as its big brother product. It even has a slightly higher frequency range, so you’re assured the clearest audio playback. Plus, you can connect it to the Polaroid Music app (launchable via the built-in NFC tag) and keep liking songs on the go.
Both the P2 and the P3 look and sound fantastic, so your choice really comes down to how much you think size matters. (You could even go with the clip-on P1 ($59.99) or the larger P4 ($289.99) models.) Either way, you can’t go wrong, and you can see the full Polaroid Music collection here.
Fender American Vintage II Guitar ($2,099.99-$2,279.99): Fall marks spooky season, sweater season, and, perhaps most importantly, cuffing season. If you’re on the search for that special someone, there’s only one method that assures success: writing your crush an original love song. To do so, you’ll need some gear, like Fender’s new American Vintage II Series. The series pays homage to the classic fender builds of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Carefully crafted in Corona, California, Fender has painstakingly recaptured the spirit and signature tone of those legendary guitars. Starting at $2,099.99, they are also a whole lot more affordable than any original you’ll find on the secondary market. Check out the line on Fender’s website and get to wooing.
Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs ($28.95): For those in colder climates, cooler weather means that concerts are in the process of migrating indoors. Whether it’s an arena, a club, or a basement, confining a band within four walls and a ceiling gives the sound waves all the more opportunity to bounce around and damage your ears. Make sure you don’t drive home with a buzz in your ears with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs. Reusable, comfortable, and discreet, they also happen to sound a hell of a lot better than those foam disposables. Check them out on Amazon to assure that you can enjoy live music for years to come.
Poler Campforter Blanket ($50-$70): Is it a blanket for the ground? Yes! Is it a blanket for your body? Yes! Is it also a poncho for your body? Oh, yes! A great example of multi-use camping necessity, Poler’s Campforter Puffy Blanket is a reversible blanket made from soft synthetic microfiber and recycled thermastuff synthetic insulation, so it’s perfect for ground coverage or to drape it over your body. But the kicker is that in the middle of the 73″ x 56″ body is a 12″ slit that allows you to slide the blanket right over your head and wear it as a poncho, complete with snap buttons to close the arm holes. As if that weren’t mobile enough, each cozy blanket comes with a stuff sack for easy transportation. If you love a versatile camping campaign, this simple solution will save you the space of having to bring two things when one comfy, warm, lightweight item will do. Grab one here.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 ($349.95): What good is autumn without the perfect Fall-Vibes playlist? And what good is the perfect Fall-Vibes playlist without a quality pair of headphones? Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 continues the trusted audio brand’s line of high-quality Bluetooth headphones. With best-in-class sound and audiophile-level attention to detail, these over-ear headphones will help immerse you in your favorite Autumn jams. They also boast adaptive noise-canceling technology, transparency mode, and long-lasting battery life. Complete with a carrying case and a smart control app for your phone, the Momentum 4 wireless headphones will help you enter that fall headspace. Check them out on Sennheiser’s website.
Tarpestry Water-Resistant Outdoor Blanket ($154-$198): Tapestry has combined the tactile and visual appeal of a high quality cotton tapestry with the versatility of a tarp to create a must-have accessory for music festivals, camping, beach days, and more. The beautiful designs are silk-screen printed by hand (some are even 3D!) onto 100% pre-shrunk cotton, so you’ve got your comfort and curb appeal covered. But you also have your butt covered thanks to the water repellent and UV resistant polyester on the other side, meaning you can stay dry when you’re laying out on damp grass or surfaces.
Is it completely waterproof? No – don’t put it on a puddle and expect to not get wet. But its large size (7.5′ x 4.5′) means you can easily fit two (laying down) to six (sitting) people and keep them comfortably away from damp ground. Plus, there are different grommet arrangements (four at the corners is standard), so you can even create a lean-to or pup-tent to keep the rain away while keeping your shelter looking stylish. There’s even a velcro storage pocket. It’s all of these aspects combined that make this way more than a standard tapestry blanket or tarp, so the long-lasting, appealing versatility makes it well worth the price. Check out the Classic collection here, or the fade-resistant Epic collection (including the Tarpestry for a Cause “Current Mental State of Things” design that benefits Backline) here.
YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler ($250-$500): Whether you’re tailgating all day at a game or at, say, The Weeknd’s rescheduled SoFi Stadium gigs, Yeti has got you covered with the Roadie Wheeled Cooler. It comes in a compact 24″ size, a slightly roomier 48″ size, and an absolutely monster 60″ size, should you want to impress your crew with the cooler of all coolers. If you order one of these bad boys between now and December 19th, Yeti will also throw in two of their bestselling Rambler Lowball tumblers — and isn’t drinking in the great outdoors what it’s all about? Pick up the Roadie here.
This guide was published in partnership with Polaroid. All other products were independently selected and reviewed by Consequence editors.
Fall Gear Guide: Indoor and Outdoor Essentials for Music Lovers
Consequence Staff
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