Best Festival Accessories to Buy Online: Hats, Scarves, Bags & More
Heading to Lollapalooza, Rolling Loud or another music festival? Before you pack, you’ll need the right festival accessories and maybe some travel gear. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the heat without the proper sunglasses, a hat to keep your head cool, an external phone charger just in case you’re low on juice, hand sanitizer (yes, we’re still in a pandemic), face masks, bandanas and other essentials such as sunscreen, portable fans, waterproof mascara and liquid eyeliners, and a bag to carry everything from your identification to water bottles.
To help you out, we rounded up a list of music festival necessities, some of which you can buy on sites such as Amazon and Walmart to ensure that they get delivered quickly. For more festival-related gear, see our recommendations for the best ear plugs for concerts, travel backpacks and venue-approved bags.
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Adidas Originals Festival Crossbody Bag
$25
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A crossbody bag is comfy and convenient for attending festivals. This Adidas Originals Crossbody Bag features a zippered pocket in the front and zip pocket in the back. The back compartment has enough room for a wallet, earbuds and other small essentials, while the front pocket can be used for your ID, vaccination card, room key, etc. If you need slightly more room but want the same style, try this Mini Festival Crossbody Bag with a water bottle carrier ($30).
Clear 12 x 12 x 6 Stadium Tote Bag
$14.99
$18.99
21% OFF
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For those attending Lollapalooza, the festival only allows clear bags (no liquids) made from vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches. Small purses measuring 4.5 inches x 5.5 inches are allowed as well (the purses do not have to be clear but can only have one pocket). Find a selection of clear backpacks here.
GearTOP UPF 50+ Wide Brim Sun Hat
$18.81
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The proper head gear will help keep you cool in the desert heat. You can’t go wrong with a straw hatn but if you’re looking for another designn check out this wide-brim, drawstring sun hat from GearTop. It offers UPF 50+ protection and has been tested to ensure safety from harsh UVA and UVB rays. The mesh design allows for moisture and heat to easily escape to keep your head cool and reduce sweating.
Quicksilver Straw Hat
$20
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Prefer a straw hat? The Quicksilver Pierside hat is constructed from weaved straw and features a wide brim, lined headband and adjustable chin strap. The hat is available in natural brown and dark brown in sizes ranging from S-XXL.
Aéropostale Twill Cargo Shorts
$19.80
$49.50
60% OFF
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These cargo shorts hit right below the knee and offer a comfortable fit. They feature plenty of pockets and are available in sizes ranging from 27-42 and in a range of colors including golden tan, black and hazelnut. If you can afford to spend a little more, these Eddie Bauer Men’s Tahoma Cargo shorts are on sale for $30. Designed to take on different elements, the shorts are made from quick-drying, water-repellent nylon and feature two front pockets, two gusseted cargo pockets and two touch-secure back pockets. See more cargo pants here.
Neck Gaiter Face Mask
$10
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You’re probably tired of wearing face masks, but there’s a lot of dust in the desert, so you’ll need some form of protection. For those who don’t want a cloth face mask or the more durable N95 mask, this reusable cloth face covering is perfect for Lollapalooza. The washable face mask features 4-way stretch and fits snugly on all size heads and faces, and it’ll stay in place, even if you’re running or doing other vigorous exercises. Find disposable face masks here.
Forever 21 Frayed Denim Shorts
$19.99
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These cheeky denim, mid-rise shorts feature allover distressing, a frayed hem and five-pockets. If you’d prefer a different style, these baggy denim jeans are discounted to $19.99 at Urban Outfitters and Gap has a bunch of denim jeans on sale.
Mato & Hash Canvas Drawstring Backpack
$7.99
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When you need something simple and affordable, a canvas bag rarely disappoints. This cotton bag from Walmart comes in 12 different colors including orange, blue, black, pink and green. Want something sturdier? Try a mini backpack from The North Face ($58.95).
Carina Sun Visor By Araya
$62
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Get full coverage from the sun with this sunglass-visor hybrid. It also adds a pop of color to your festival gear and it’ll probably look pretty cool at night. Araya’s skin-protecting and UV-blocking Carina visor provides maximum sun protection to block out over 98% of UVA/UVB rays. For a cheaper and slightly smaller design, check out the GloFx Face Shield Visor ($29.97).
SOJOS Classic Aviator Sunglasses
$14.99
$19.99
25% OFF
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Since we’re already on the subject of eyewear, finding the best festival sunglasses depends on your style preference. The Sojos sunglasses pictured above offer up a classic aviator style and they come in nine different colors, including mirrored pink, brown, and black.
2-Pack Miady 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger, 2 Pack
$21.99
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A portable charger is good to have on deck, whether you’re traveling to a music festival or not. These portable 10000mAh portable battery packs work for iPhones and Androids. Each portable charger has two USB output ports and is designed to fully charge your phone at least twice before it needs to be charged up again. The USB C and Micro USB ports can fully refill the battery itself in five hours at 5V. Solar powered chargers are also an option.
Converse Chuck Taylors
$60
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Shoes can make or break an outfit, and if you’re trekking through a festival in the wrong shoes, you’ll definitely be sorry. There’s a science to picking the perfect shoe (you may even want to do a trial run, if you have the time), but for something simple, you can always go for comfortable walking or running shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty such as Nikes, Pumas, Adidas, Salomon XT-4 sneakers or Converse Chuck Taylors. Other good options: Dr Martens, or a pair of cowboy boots.
Nomadax Striped Retro Festival Blanket
$69.95
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This fan-favorite, striped blanket from Nomadix is perfect for festivals, camping, picnics and more. Featuring a soft, microsuede top, the water resistant, sand resistant and pet-hair resistant blanket measures 60 inches x 70 inches and is made from recycled polyester. Not into stripes? Click here for more Nomadix blankets.
El Paso Designs Handwoven Mexican Blanket
$20
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These beautiful blankets from El Paso Designs retail for just $20. According to the manufacturer, the blankets are handwoven by artisans in Tlaxcala, Mexico, and each tassel is individually hand-tied. El Paso Designs blankets are available in over a dozen colors and measure 140 inches x 117 inches.
