The best festival gadgets

Anker's 313 Powerbank 

If you can't stomach being apart from your smartphone for more than a weekend, you'll need a portable battery to keep it charged when access to plug outlets is limited at best.Anker's 313 Powerbank is a fantastic choice. It's one of the most miniature 10,000mAh batteries on the market, making it simple to fit into your pocket or purse, yet it will charge an iPhone 12 for almost two full charges and a Galaxy S20 for a little over 1.5. Of course, you can charge anything from it if you use a USB-A or USB-C compliant connection (you only get MicroUSB in the box).

Loop Quiet - Earplugs 

Loop's earplugs are the cutest and most creative we've seen. Experience version  decreases noise by 18-20 dB while keeping sounds and conversations clear.They simulate ear function. The loop that lends them their name is an auditory channel. It imitates the length of your ear canal to give genuine sound at 4x decreased loudness.The earbud fits snuggly in the ear canal, with the loop (silver, gold, black, or rose gold) lying in the outer ear. They're lightweight and comfy enough to forget you're wearing them and come with a pocket-friendly case.

GoTenna Mesh

So you have a phone and a powerbank to keep it charged. Now you need a signal to stay in contact with your buddies. A festival's large crowd might cause networks to congest, causing SMS to take longer to send or not transmit at all.

Our recommended choice is the GoTenna Mesh. It's a pair of USB-like light signals. You can send SMS and GPS locations without internet or connection when you connect your phone to them.They fit in your pocket and have enough battery life for a festival. The range is restricted, so if you're at opposite ends of a large event, you may struggle to connect.