EDC Essentials You Never Thought Were Essential

The Wooster is a classic silhouette that comes in perforated Italian leather so your feet can breathe comfortably during those hot summer nights. You can rock them with jeans or shorts (or skirts), and they always look good. The buttery-smooth Vachetta leather liners feel like heaven on your bare feet. Men | Women ($179)

Allbirds

Wool Loungers are another great option for cruising in sockless comfort. The fine New Zealand wool breathes well, wicks moisture, keeps your feet cool, and minimizes odor—and you can throw them in the washing machine to get them sorted for the next round. These go with everything, so you might never take them off. Men | Women ($95)

Native

AP Mocs are good for those seeking more of running sneaker silhouette and additional support. These sneakers are slip-on, despite the laces, and they weigh almost nothing. The microfiber upper keeps your feet cool, and the thicker, bouncy sole is ready for serious mileage. The rubber toe and heel hits will help with those fast pivots when you need to break to the next stage. Bonus: LOTS of colors to choose from. Shop ($75)

Get creative. Your iPhone is a powerful camera, so you might as well get the most out of it.

Lenses

With models that will work with iPhone 4–7 series, iPads, and some Samsung Galaxy phones, you have a lot of options to work with here. The lenses range from macro to ultra-wide-angle, and there’s even a fish-eye in there for those who like to get more extreme shots.

Cases

The olloclip accessories line also offers cases, so you can keep your phone protected while you slip your lenses on and off with ease.

Pivot

If you have a hard time holding your camera while trying to get the perfect video shots, not to worry: The Pivot will take care of that. The all-new Pivot video grip’s articulating hub provides 225° of rotation for shooting everything from an aggressive session in the crowd to a more chilled-out vibe as you kick back and watch the carnival go by. You can also add small lights, like Lumecube, and small external mics to improve the sound. Best of all: It can fit in your back pocket when you are not using it. Shop Olloclip | Lume Cube

Get your own personal EQ and noise filter. The Here One wireless earbuds will help you dial in the perfect sound.

Doppler Labs Here One

These wireless earbuds are truly an incredible step in headphone technology. Why do you need earbuds at a concert, you might be asking? These are not just ordinary earbuds. While they are fantastic for listening to music, the secret sauce is the ability to use the live EQ system and filters to dial in the sound that is piping into your ears. If you think the bass is too loud at the mainstage, no problem: Just flip on the Live Mix feature and dial it down a bit, tweak the mids, and even pop up the highs until it’s just right.

You can even add effects like reverb, flange, bass, and echo to bring added excitement to your sound. If you are just looking for a little quiet while you recharge, no problem: You can use the noise-canceling feature to block out external sound while you meditate in a state of chillout bliss.

The buds come in a small case that easily fits in your pocket and recharges them three times; a full charge lasts about two hours. So, this should be plenty of juice to get you through the festival. Shop

Breakfast, anyone? Have your breakfast waiting for you after a long night of dancing.

Yeti

File this under the premier cooler brand for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, festival fans, and weekend warriors. Pack in some ice and load it with smoothies, energy bars, vitamin packs, etc., and you will be ready to fuel up like a champ the morning after. Their coolers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, so you can find the best one for your type of activities—whether it’s just festival jumping or full wilderness immersion. They are meant to take a beating and will last a very long time. The price might be a little hefty, but if you are a serious on-the-go type, it’s well worth it. Nothing beats having an ice-cold smoothie after a long night at EDC. Shop

Water is great, but you just raged all night and danced yourself silly; you need some nutrients, too. Here are some quick-fixer elixirs that will get you feeling ready to take on the pool party or, at the very least, help get you back to the hotel.

Harmless Harvest Raw Coconut Water

This is the good stuff. It’s not processed and is very close to cracking open a fresh coconut. This stuff is packed full of essential electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Coconut water is nature’s perfect creation for rapid, restoring rehydration. Shop

WTRMLN WTR

This is the juice you will be craving at 6am. It’s loaded with concentrations of vitamin C, plus: potassium, a key electrolyte that helps with faster hydration; L-citrulline, an amino acid; and lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient that’s thought to be good for cardiovascular and bone health. This is more or less a super juice that will help level you up and keep you feeling good all weekend. Shop

Soylent

It’s a future smoothie—well, kind of. If you live in L.A., you’ve probably seen the billboards for Soylent and wondered what it’s all about. Simply put, it’s a meal in a bottle—kind of like Ensure, but not gross or super processed. They come in three flavors and also have a coffee variation that serves as breakfast at the same time. If you have a tendency to be super hungry in the morning, these will help take the edge off if your blood sugar is too low. With 400 calories of well-balanced nutrition, this is essentially your breakfast—at least until you are ready for second breakfast, which is usually around 9-ish. Shop

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