Backpack – 2013 Coachella Survival Guide

A light, medium-sized backpack is critical, so you can tote your essentials, like sunblock, babywipes and water bottle.

Grab a canvas one from Jansport, like their ergonomically-designed shoulder bag for those long days. If that doesn't suit your tastes, you could always go for a classic design in a fun print, like the Ecote knapsack to the left.

If you keep it compact, you'll resist the urge to stuff it with items you don't really need -- like extra lip balm, Axe Body Spray, more water bottles, whatever.

It should be big enough to fit what you must bring and not much more. Use your discretion, Coachella goers.