Essential festival gadgets

Are you doing V or getting ready for Reading? Make sure you take the right tech to the festivals this summer…

Sat Nav

There's no need to panic when you have a sat nav leading the way

If you’re planning to drive to your chosen festivals then a Sat Nav is a great investment for a hassle-free journey, especially if you choose one with features such as lane guidance.

With prices starting at under £60 it won’t break the bank either.

Festival apps

Another great idea (if you own a smartphone) is to download one of the many festival apps that are currently available from Google Play and iTunes.

Whether it’s one of the official festival apps or one that covers all of this summer’s festivals, such as the iFest app, these are definitely worth downloading – especially with features on the iFest app that include a tent finder, weather forecasts, official line-up information and venue maps.

Solar powered battery charger

If you own an iPhone then iFest will keep you on top of all of the festival action

Many festivals last for three days and the average smartphone will run itself flat in two. At the very least you’ll need a booster battery like the Veho Pebble, which you top up before you leave the house, and even better is one that you can charge while in the open air, like the solar powered Freeloader Pro.

Portable speakers

The Sony Ericsson Tube speaker is a smart little device as it’s small enough to slip into your pocket and doubles up as a stand, which might come in handy if you want to watch a video.

MP3 player/smartphone

Whether it’s an iPod, iPhone or any other digital music player, you’ll need something that can carry a massive library of songs in your pocket. Check out our range of digital music players here.

Netbook

You may be tempted to take your iPad or Android or Windows tablet with you, but a low cost netbook is great for carrying in your backpack. Not only are they virtually indestructible, they’re lightweight and convenient for streaming live acts from the other festivals that you didn’t manage to get to. Click here for our fantastic range of netbooks.

Mobile broadband

Stay online and keep your friends and followers up-to-date

A Pay As You Go mobile internet dongle will keep you connected from whichever field you find yourself in, and you can use the netbook to engage in the festival spirit and share your interlink with other people too.

Alternatively, you could use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, click here to find out how.

Don’t forget however the one essential festival gadget that everyone should take with them: a good torch.

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Consider buying

  1. Rolson 30 LED rechargeable wind-up worklight

    Rolson 30 LED rechargeable wind-up worklight

    A low-power lamp which you can recharge by hand, this powerful 30-bulb worklight will make you tent brighter than the Pyramid Stage. Don’t be surprised if it attracts a crowd.

    Buy from Tesco Direct

  2. Pink floral teepee tent

    Pink floral teepee tent

    What better way to encapsulate the festival spirit than by going to sleep in a bright pink teepee? Perhaps more important is the fact that you’ll be able to find it late at night.

    Buy from Tesco Direct

  3. Sony Ericsson Tube speaker MS430

    Sony Ericsson Tube speaker MS430

    This tiny cylindrical speaker is battery powered and fits neatly round the back of your phone or MP3 player when it’s plugged into the headphone port. Because it’s pocket size, you won’t have to worry about leaving it in your tent.

    Buy from Tesco Direct