As the holiday season rolls around yet again, it’s time to round up the top gifts for ravers and festival goers for the 2022 holiday season. Dear rave kings and festival queens, the time for the annual gift search is now and it’s truly better than it ever has been.
Everybody loves enjoying their time at their favorite artist’s concert or spicing up their lives with a festival for ever-lasting memories, and rave/festival companies have kept up with this. There are more amazing and creative gifts for festival goers and ravers than ever before.
People say that it’s not the gift, but the thought that counts. However, we say the gift can matter just as much! From aesthetic concert bags to creative attire, we are giving you a thoroughly-researched list of the most unique gifts for ravers and people who enjoy live music and are not afraid to show it! Let’s get on with the list right now!
RaveRunner® Anti Theft Hydration Pack
The first thing on our list for the top gifts for ravers is the one product you MUST bring inside a festival: a hydration pack. The race to the sleekest and most efficient rave hydration packs is over, and the RaveRunner festival backpack holds the crown.
I took this pack to multiple festivals this year, and it held up amazingly. The pockets and Camelbak are SUPER convenient and it keeps your important things very safe. But it also has some epic features.
I could say that it comes with a solar panel charger to make sure you can always capture every moment of the festival, or that it can include a sound reactive UnderGlow DiscoBall, or that it has countless color variations. But instead, I will say that it can be fully customizable when it comes to features and designs. Simply upload your own design or pick from some of the ARTIST SERIES skins, and you are good to go!
Did I also mention that it is one of the best anti-theft hydration packs out there? Do not sleep on this festival hydropack; it’s the best out there.
Think that a full hydration backpack is a little bit too much? Or maybe you want to be a little more compact and mobile? Or even want to look like Bane from Batman? Well, look no further!
The RaveRunner X/Rig1 Chest bag comes in two colors and all the features that one could want! Coming in hot with three different storage pockets, it also comes with anti-chafe pads, non-abrasive nylon straps, and nylon webbing for maximum comfort!
And if that still isn’t enough, it has multiple straps for you to attach any clips or lights of your choice! This is the perfect festival gift for him – for the rave guys who want to be able to keep stuff safe too.
Clutch Loop Phone Tether
For the second mention of top gifts for ravers, let’s talk safety. Were you ever worried about losing your phone at a rave? You took SO many photos with friends and videos of your favorite artists and funny moments that you will cherish for life! You want to keep it close to you, but don’t want to leave it vulnerable to pickpockets.
ClutchLoop, a phone tether, solves this problem for you once and for all. This uniquely designed phone harness comes in two parts: the hook and the lock. A part of the lock is placed inside your phone case, removing all the possibilities of slipping out, with an external connector that attaches to the hook.
The cell phone harness takes all the risks out of the equation in one swoop, and leaves it EASILY accessible to you for all your photo-taking, filming, and shazamming needs. Its brilliant and it’s a small business.
VibeWire Men’s Festival Fashion
What about men’s rave clothing, you ask? Well, I have the answer for you right here. Spice up your man’s festival closet with a couple of sleeveless or bliss kimonos. With a very creative concoction between titanium colorways and unique patterns, VibeWire is a successful newer festival fashion brand that has got you covered!
Want to look different? They have just the right stuff. A unique styled hood and sleeveless or sleeved kimono to match the entire look. Not only will you stand out from the crowd, but you will definitely be remembered. They’ve been voted #1 for men’s rave apparel in 2022.
Raveraide Hydration Supplement
The next great gift for festival lovers is a rave hydration supplement; hear me out on why this is super important! Water and other drinks are great. But would all or any of them provide you with energy using electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and cognitive-enhancing compounds with a deliciously smooth fruity taste? Definitely not.
And you guessed it, Raveraide Hydration sticks do exactly this! This hydration supplement is the first all-natural supplement that also features brain-boosting nootropics & immune support. Being able to dance longer and feel great makes it one of the BEST gifts for ravers.
The hydration supplement comes in a variety of delicious flavors and quantities in order to satisfy anybody’s flavor palette. Worried about not using it up at the next festival? It can also be used as a pre-workout, or simply drank in the mornings to maintain your energy throughout the whole day! This multi-purpose health booster can be used well both inside and outside the fest.
Rave Bracelets and Necklaces by Jaxx
Rave accessories deserve a spot on our top gifts for festival goers in 2022. We are always on the lookout for the hottest fashion trend in the rave scene, and xxbyjaxx is undoubtedly at the top of the trend list.
These bracelets are not anything like your classic rave kandi; they are Chrome Kandi, made entirely of stainless steel and built to last. These jewelry pieces have become SUPER popular as they actually last many raves and festivals rather then breaking after just one. I would be surprised if you didn’t see them at your last event. From pearls to chrome, you will easily find a piece for someone or everyone.
Personalized Portable Bluetooth Speaker
EVERY festival-lover needs their own portable speaker to bring the party with them wherever they go (because that’s what they do)! The best and most well-known brands are definitely JBL and UE Boom. A speaker is part of any great festival camping checklist and makes sure to set the vibe.
But if you want my festival expert opinion, get them a UE Boom 3, which is a portable, waterproof speaker that packs a massive punch when it comes to crisp basslines and would be perfect for gathering around the festival campsite in the morning or getting ready for the rave at home.
However, right now UE Boom is offering something EPIC for the UE Boom 3: a personalized portable speaker. You can choose the color of the skin, the volume buttons, end caps, spine, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, you can place custom text on the speaker. So put your friend’s name or favorite quote for their own personalized speaker.
Festival Clothes for Women
We have been through some awesome festival clothes for men, but we can’t leave the ladies out as we all know festival girls LOVE dressing up and one of the best gift ideas for festival goers is a CUTE AF new outfit for the next event. But how do you choose?
I also have a resource on the best fun + funky festival clothing brands for women if you want to check that out for ideas. Dolls Kill, Easy Tiger, and iHeartRaves are a few ideas for great brands to check out. It may be tough to choose an exact outfit or size for your rave gal, but trust me that a gift card to a fun festival brand is always appreciated so when in doubt, grab a gift card to any of these brands:
- Amazon Gift Card or outfit from iHeartRaves
- Gift card or outfit from Dolls Kill
- Pretty Little Thing
If you know your girl’s shoe size, I can guarantee she will appreciate a rad new pair of festival shoes/clunky boots in a fun design or strappy pattern. These boots are my personal favorite of the moment.
Oversized Hand Fan
One of the best gifts for ravers hands down is a hand fan. These are truly the most underrated festival and rave accessories because they can TRULY keep you, and anyone in your close proximity, cooler in a crowd. We know that sometimes shows can get hot and sweaty, and having a good old fashion hand fan can be a life saver (and make you tons of friends, trust me).
Take your hand fan to the next level with one of these awesome, oversized hand fans made with strong bamboo. I bought this exact fan for Burning Man and have had it ever since – I fan entire groups of people with it at once and it’s so much fun AND cute (with 7 different designs)!
Festival/Rave Tickets
It should go without saying that one of the best gifts for festival goers and rave lovers is tickets to an event itself! Nothing says ‘i love you’ more than an awesome shared experience together, and if your person is a music lover, they will of course want to look forward to their next experience.
Festival tickets ad rave tickets go on sale far in advance, and the tickets are often cheaper the sooner you buy them. Have a browse on Ticketmaster, StubHub, or festival sires themselves to see what artists and shows are coming up for the perfect gift.
Light Up Accessories – Glasses, Fans, Flow Toys
There’s nothing ravers love more than getting all lit up – literally! Dance floors can be dark, and one of the most fun ways to express yourself is by having neon-lit accessories of many kinds. Many people love light up goggles or glasses, lighting up their backpack (see the first gift on this list), hoops, hair accessories, fans, or flow toys like fiber optic whips or light-up poi.
A fun and safe gift for any raver is light-up glasses or goggles they can wear into the crowd. If you know that the person you are buying for likes to play with some flow toys or dance around and make fun lightshows, definitely get then this programmable space whip with dozens of fiber optic light options and the ability to make amazing light patterns.
Solar-Powered Inflatable Lantern
This is one of the best gifts for festival goers that they didn’t even know they needed. When going to festivals, many revellers cart around MASSIVE lanterns stuffed with 6-10 DD batteries in order to light up their campsite at night. They can get heavy and dont even last.
The most perfect solution for this is one of these nifty, lightweight, solar-powered inflatable lanterns that pack down small but light up big. This will save them tons of space in their festival camping kit, and they won’t have to worry about keeping batteries charged again! If there’s not enough sun, it also charges fast with a USB.
The one linked below also has the capability to change colors and glow (anyone want to bring it to the dance floor too?!) AND float! It’s a multipurpose light – what else will you use it for?
Chillbo Schwaggins Inflatable Portable Couch
If the hilarious name of this company isn’t enough to convince you to get an inflatable couch as a gift, maybe the fun patterns will be!
There’s truly nothing like a comfy lie-down for a little break at a rave or festival, especially on a hot day. Sometimes you can wander around the site for ages looking for a comfy place to sit. OR… you could bring one in your backpack. Cue the inflatable couch!
You may have seen videos of people running in circles to catch air inside these inflatable couches, and it truly does work! I have brought mine to a music festival a few times and it’s PERFECT for outdoor naps when your tent gets too hot.
Portable Charger Box
This is something that EVERY raver and festival lover seriously needs. Pair this rave gift with the clutch loop phone tether above, and your gift will help that special someone keep documenting their memories all weekend long!
When there’s minimal service, no wifi, and lots of photo/video taking going on, phone batteries will die FAST. This is why a portable charge box is one of the most practical gifts for ravers so they won’t run out of battery. Try to get a box that can hold 5-6 charges like the one below, which I have myself.
Portable Air Conditioner
If you know your festie friend is going to camp at some HOT festivals, try out this EPIC portable air conditioner. I know what you are thinking, “do these things really work?!” and let me tell you, I thought the same thing.
I took a total chance on this product for Burning Man this year because the horrific battery-powered fans are just about as effective at keeping someone cool as lightly blowing on them (haha). This tiny little air con plugged comfortably into the charge boxes above and BLEW ME AWAY with how effective it really was.
This tiny thing blows out cold air when you pour water or put ice into the top section. I had it right next to me while sleeping some mornings and it enabled me to get that tiny extra bit of sleep I needed to push through!
High-Fidelity Music Earplugs
Another incredibly practical of these gifts for ravers is a pair of high fidelity earplugs. Sometimes ravers dont realize how much damage is happening to their ears over the years of enjoying beats in front of incredibly loud speakers.
A pair of proper music ear plugs is an absolute necessity for any festive or concert lover. This is a great idea if your loved one doesn’t have a pair already – it will also show them you care about them! I recommend Eargasm for a high quality pair that should last, and you can still chat with friends with them in.
Silly Personalized Socks
If you are looking for gifts for ravers who are absolute jokesters, get them a pair of fun personalized socks. You can get them something cute like socks with their pet’s face, or you can go even sillier with photos of you and your friends printed with funny colors and patterns
Get funny mashed versions of silly faces, couples photos, their face with a crown, personalized quotes with a face, or even photos of someone’s butt with peach emojis. Yes, you read that right. There’s no limit to how far you can go with this!
Glitz + Glamour: Face Jewels, Glitter, Flash Tats + Fun Stuff
Every raver and festival-goer needs a bit of glamour to spice up their look. This can come in any form, from glitter to stick-on face jewels and temporary flash tattoos, too. Some girls love little colorful hair inserts or fake hair to braid into their own. Here are some of my favorites.
Unicorn Snot is a well-known biodegradable glitter that you don’t have to feel guilty about smothering on. Cute glamorous face gems are also as cheap as $1 each if you order a few, and make you feel like a queen. Gold and silver flash tattoos also are super affordable and add to any festival or rave look. I have this festival face paint kit with tons of colors and brushes.
Now you are all set to tear it, and your wallet, up this gift-giving season and give your festival-loving friends some amazing gifts for ravers.
Let us know which gift you chose below, or let us know what we should add to the list!
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