Festival season is in full flow and with a brilliant range of events to choose from, the latest gadgets and accessories will enhance your experience.
From portable speakers to glow-in-the-dark tent pegs, trendy gizmos have made camping at a festival more luxurious than in the past – but whether you're staying in a hip yurt or roughing it in an old-fashioned ridge tent, it's the practical and canny gadgets that really make festival life easier to navigate – as well as cheering up the most basic accommodation.
These three economical, festival-friendly products will occupy an essential space in your rucksack for years to come.
I can see for miles …
Available in orange, white and blue, the funky Nikon Aculon T01 Binoculars (£59.95) are small and lightweight offering 8x magnification and a 21mm objective lens. Compact enough to fit in your pocket, the multilayer-coated lenses offer bright images. If you can't face the mosh pit, they are ideal for spotting your favourite acts on stage – or recognising your tent from a distance. johnlewis.com
Ray of light
The aesthetically-pleasing Light Pad (£30) is a hanging light to give your tent a homely atmosphere. It has two lighting modes and a tough, rubberised finish. Operated using rechargeable batteries it provides six hours of 25 LED light or 14 hours of 10 LED light. vango.co.uk
Plug in baby
The most powerful portable charger from Duracell, the 1800 MAH (£25) works with a wide range of handheld devices. Power up the charger pre-festival by connecting it to your computer's USB port, then benefit from up to five hours of extra talk time on a smart phone as well as charging other USB devices including portable music players and the Amazon Kindle. duracell.co.uk
.png?w=600)
