Summer is just about here, which means one thing: be ready for just about anything. The season of music festivals, patio beers, and BBQs means that you need to be equipped to have fun, even when you aren’t expecting it.
Make sure that you have the essentials on you at all times. Namely: water, alcohol, sun-protection, cash, power. And while naysayers may be rolling their eyes at the idea of a fanny pack, our list of essentials begins with a couple of the more stylish versions you can stuff with goodies.
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If you can’t quite come to terms with the idea, a backpack will suffice. Just don’t be that guy who shows up to the party with your swim trunks in a plastic grocery bag.
Summer Essentials: Portable Party
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Nixon Hip Pack
Ah, a stylish fanny pack. Er hip pack. Duh.
Nixon - Tracker Hip Pack, $65.
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Herschel Eighteen Pack
More conservative, but still packs a punch – the Eighteen Pack by Herschel has a pocket for that, for that, for everything.
Herschel - Eighteen Hip Pack, $59.99.
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Benny Gold Snapback
Want to take that work ready outfit down a notch? Ditch the button-down and throw on a snapback.
Benny Gold - Unstructured Navy Snapback, $32.
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Fred Water Flask
A flask specifically for your H20. Groundbreaking.
Fred Water - Flask, $32. (available for pre-order)
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Tucker Blair Flask
A more traditional use for a flask, to hold your Jim Beam. But take things to an unexpected Maine-inspired place. We’re thinking: conversation piece.
Tucker Blair - Monogrammed Lobster Needlepoint Flask, $85.
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Chester Mox Wallet
Cash, cards, ID: keep them safe in a slim leather wallet in a rich color.
Chester Mox - Handmade in the US Slim Wallet, $115.
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Carry On Cocktail Kit
Impress those around you by casually mixing up a traditional cocktail on the go. Make it happen with The Carry On Cocktail Kit.
The Carry On Cocktail Kit, in Old Fashioned, $24.
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Recovered x Pendleton iPhone Case
Keep the phone safe, but stylish. This case will protect your prized possession, and make a statement. It’s also ridiculously inexpensive for anything “Pendleton”. Take advantage.
Recovered x Pendleton - Coyote Butte Printed Bamboo Case, $40.
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Caeden Ear Buds
Always be prepared to wait for lax friends, or entertain yourself on the long trek to the other side of town. Headphones help. Pandora does too.
Caeden - Linea N°2, $79.99.
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Mipow Power Bank
Stream music for your clique without regret. You can charge up on the go.
MiPow - Juice Sync 5200 Bluetooth Smart Power Bank, $69.95.
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Nike Windrunner
It might not fit in your fanny pack, but it could come close. Pick up a stuffable nylon jacket to be ready for whatever weather throws at you.
Nike - Fly Windrunner, $110.
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Portable Sunscreen
Go out without sunscreen? Go out the next day with ridiculous sunburn. It doesn’t look good on anyone. Take a few for yourself, take a few for some friends – save the day when you share the protection.
Portable Sunscreen Lotion Packets, $29.99 for 100.
