{"id":521153,"date":"2024-06-04T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=521153"},"modified":"2024-06-12T14:18:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:18:21","slug":"festival-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/inspire\/festival-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s summer, and summer means festival season! Every year, countless people gather outdoors to attend concerts. Whether it’s for one, two, three, or four days, festivals are a way of life. For those worried about forgetting the essentials before heading out, we’ve got you covered with the must-have items to (survive) a festival. Here\u2019s your festival survival guide!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-Protect your ears<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Sure, concerts might sound better without earplugs, and yes, they can be a bit uncomfortable. But we\u2019re not just being overly cautious \u2013 the critical threshold for ear damage starts at 85 dB. In the UK, the maximum permissible sound level at concerts is 107 dB. In Germany, it’s 100 dB, and in France, it’s 105 dB max! These limits are still well above the safe threshold! Just 15 minutes of exposure at 107 dB can cause irreversible damage to your hearing.<\/p>\n

Earplugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Alpine MusicSafe Pro \u2013 Black Edition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You probably already know about foam earplugs<\/strong> (they cut out all the highs making it hard to hear anything). Here, we have something much better! Medical-grade plastic earplugs.<\/a><\/strong> Their advantage is that they come with three interchangeable plugs to choose the level of sound reduction you want. At 10, 17, or 21 dB, the reduction isn’t as extreme as foam earplugs, which attenuate up to -30 dB. Here, the sound spectrum is respected, and additionally, the earplugs don\u2019t create any uncomfortable pressure in the ear! We love them.<\/p>\n

Noise cancelling headphones<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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UVEX K Junior Ear Protector lime<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

More commonly found on the heads of children, noise-canceling headphones have also proven their worth! Not practical in a mosh pit, for sure, but the quality of the reduction is better than what you can get with earplugs. Available for both children <\/a><\/strong>and adults<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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2-Keep your personal <\/strong>belongings<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>safe <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Thomann Keyholder<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You’ve probably already tried or seen a waist bag<\/strong> \u2013 well, here’s an even more compact version, the neck keychain holder<\/a><\/strong>. At festivals, it’s important to keep your most valuable belongings secure. And beyond that, it’s not very pleasant to carry around a backpack or your phone in an open pocket! Here, we’ll offer you some alternatives to the waist bag.<\/p>\n

Having a keychain<\/strong> that attaches to your neck can be useful. Even if it’s just to attach a bottle opener keychain, or even your phone in a waterproof pouch!<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to have a waist bag on you, there’s also the chain wallet<\/a><\/strong> which is smaller. You attach it to your trousers or keychain \u2013 and there you go!<\/p>\n

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3-A POWERFUL headlamp<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Coast FL75R LED Headlamp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You might be staying overnight? In a tent or elsewhere, you’ll be glad to have a powerful headlamp <\/a><\/strong>when you need to get out of the tent… Or come back from night parties in the dark. Same if you’ve lost your keys.<\/p>\n

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4-Protect yourself from the sun<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Depending on the festival weather, there might be rain<\/strong> \u2013 but it can also be hot. Very hot<\/strong>. We’re not immune to the sun. Take sunscreen<\/strong> to avoid sunstroke (which can definitely ruin your festival afternoon), wear sunglasses. Also, we strongly recommend a cap<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Gibson Trucker Baseball Cap Black<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5-Some extra items to survive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Don’t forget: the survival blanket<\/strong> (reusable is better), the pee funnel<\/strong>, the anti-rain poncho<\/strong>, or even the waterproof backpack cover<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Backpack Rain Cover<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

An endless wait under 40 degrees in the blazing sun<\/strong>? Not a problem. Too cold<\/strong>? The ground is wet<\/strong>? Add these basic items to your list.<\/p>\n

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6-Cool accessories<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Thomann Bottle Opener 70th Anniversary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A bottle opener in shape of a drumstick<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 No need to go further, this is the definition of style.<\/p>\n

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Thon Drinks Case 0,5L<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A flightcase<\/a><\/strong> to transport beers with style !<\/p>\n

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Harley Benton Ukulele UK-11DW Brown<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A ukulele.<\/a><\/strong>It’s small, portable, and above all, it puts you in a good mood when you have to wait! And if you don’t play on the main stage, you can still do your personal promotion \u2013 “I play music too, follow me on Insta!”<\/p>\n

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7-A Bluetooth Speaker<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bluetooth speaker is essential. If you’re not great at playing the ukulele, you’ll have music to listen to instead ! If you’re not sure how to choose your Bluetooth speaker,<\/strong> we’ve written a guide on our blog, right here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A few suggestions :<\/p>\n

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Positive Grid Spark Go BK Bundle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A Bluetooth speaker AND an amp <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 If you’re torn between playing and listening to music, we’ve got you covered: an amp that is both a Bluetooth speaker and an amp. Check it out here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Positive Grid Spark Mini BK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Two times more powerful than the previous one, here’s the Positive Grid Spark Mini.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You’re not just attending, but playing at the festival? \ud83c\udfb8 We’ve got some goodies that might interest you! \ud83d\udc49 Click here to check out our exclusive deals for Thomann’s 70th Anniversary<\/a>.<\/strong> \ud83e\ude76<\/p>\n

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We hope you enjoyed this survival guide! What’s your essential accessory when you go to a festival? Let us know in the comments! \u270d\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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