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Let's admit it—Coachella is not really about the music anymore. It's a scene where people go to see and be seen. Whether you love this fact or are one of those guys who only talks about how great it used to be, just know that there are a ton of babes there who will always appreciate a dude who knows how to survive in style.
Making it through three days of huge set lists, high temps, and endless partying requires items that are both utilitarian and look good. Take notes on the following advice, and hopefully you'll have a full tent after a full day of partying and music. Besides sunblock and positive vibes, these are the 15 Essentials for Surviving Coachella in Style.
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Saturdays
Buy It Now at Saturdays, $125
For hefting around all your necessary and illicit needs.
J. Crew
This subtle print would be too obnoxious on pants, but perfect on these lightweight shorts.
Stussy
Buy It Now at Stussy, $22
Just make sure you apply mad sunblock, otherwise you'll become all too familiar with the bad kind of crispy.
Poler
Buy It Now at Poler, $130
Chances are you're not gonna be able to get up and go first thing in the morning, so spend the first few hours of the day still snuggled up comfortably with this sleeping bag that you can poke your feet and arms out of.
Rothco
When you pass out in the grass, you're gonna want all the protection from the sun you can get.
Hanes
Buy It Now at Hanes, $19
By the end of the night your shirt will be soaked in Molly water, mud, and various bodily fluids. Cop a five pack of these and just throw a new one on when you're heading to the nearest afterparty.
MREs
Buy It Now at Vermont's Barre Army Navy, $80 for 12 Meals
Skip the shitty, overpriced burritos and eat what dudes in the army put in their foodbox.
RESQWATER
Buy It Now at RESQWATER, $27 for a Six Pack
This is what you need to be reaching for during and after a long day (and night) of boozing. You made it all the way to Coachella, why would you let a hangover ruin some early sets? No need to worry about how it works (science, mainly), just know that it works.
Engineered Garments
Buy It Now at End Clothing, $215
Bring this shirt and you'll immediately stand out to all the models as one of the stylish dudes in the crowd, since it hits on a few style risks you need to take this season.
Heimplanet
Buy It Now at Heimplanet, $585
This tent unpacks and inflates super easily, meaning you can set up camp no matter how F'd up you are when it's time to turn in.
Protection
Buy It Now at Condom Country, $12 for 10
Come on, son—this is an obvious essential. Always necessary, but especially important if you meet your smanging partner in the dubstep tent.
Norse Projects x Elka
Buy It Now at Norse Store, $244
Just in case it rains, you don't actually want to be one of those mud people. This Norse Projects and Elka collaboration will keep you high and dry. Well, maybe not high—that's up to you.
Randolph Engineering x Michael Bastian
Buy It Now at Randolph Engineering, $240
Acetate tortoiseshell shades are an absolute must when you're spending 12 hours in the blistering sun.
Altru
Buy It Now at Altru, $40
Get trippy without ingesting anything. Hopefully the upwards angle of the palm trees won't be your view when you pass out from sunstroke.
Converse
Buy It Now at Très Bien, $155
The classic Jack Purcell gets a floral update, and your feet get comfort and style for the day-long sessions. They might even make your dancing look decent.