Festival Features

You are going to be sweaty from the heat and the sun, and dirty from the combo of those bodily fluids and elements. So definitely bring a pack of disposable baby wipes to keep yourself as clean and fresh as possible. They'll help to keep you germ-free while you're enjoying live music with several tens of thousands of your closest (and dirtiest) friends...

Sensible shoes are a must while navigating the Coachella grounds. No ifs, ands or buts. Ladies, please, no flip-flops and no heels. Your feet are bound to get muddy and dirty, not to mention stepped on, so why not rock a pair of Hunter Wellie boots...

It's going to be blistering during the day, but once the sun goes down, expect a chill in the Cali air. You should be sure to bring a hoodie along to keep comfortable on those brisk nights. You don't want to spend all day in the sun only to be freezing and miserable when the headliners, who are likely the acts you are really dying to see, take the stage, do ya...

A floppy sun hat will protect your head, your hair color, your scalp, which can get sunburned, and your skin during the blazing hot hours of the day at Coachella 2013. When the temperature dips and you are no longer in need of its sun-shielding services, you can always tuck it in your backpack or secure a band around the hat so you can hang it from your neck...

In addition to being environmentally responsible, a personal, refillable water bottle, like a Bobble, is essential so you can hydrate and reduce your carbon footprint. The 18.5 oz. bottle is the perfect carry-along size for festival outings...

The California sun is unforgiving, even in April. Therefore, sunblock is is a Coachella essential. We recommend a spray can, since those formulas are lightweight, low-maintenance, affordable, non-greasy and offer several levels of SPF protection...

This is a suggestion, as opposed to an item you need to bring with you. Your wristband is your pass into Coachella 2013. It's what gains you access inside the festival grounds, so you need to be mindful of not only displaying it, but also protecting it...

Avoid exorbitant ATM fees by bringing a reasonable amount of cash and concealing it safely in your backpack. You so do not need to be digging into your wallet for your ATM card or credit card when scouring the merch booths or while ruminating on the food choices, which leads to the possibility of loss or being pick-pocketed...

Shades are a "must-have" at Coachella. Not only is a pair of sunglasses a reflection of your unique personal style, but sunnies will protect your peepers from the rays that are beating down on your head for a good 14 hours or so. Did we mention you'll look good while doing so...

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...