What to Pack for Coachella, Based on Your Festival Personality
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Every April, the desert becomes a backdrop for some of the year's most iconic performances at Coachella. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Cardi B alongside half "The White Lotus" cast including Lisa make their annual pilgrimage to Indio, California — plus a swarm of influencers, music fans, and nature lovers. With one weekend down and one weekend to go, the vibes are high, the sun is relentless, and everyone's trying to look good, stay hydrated, and not blow their entire savings.
This year, we're breaking down the five types of Coachella personalities — and what's in their survival kit to keep them going from the first set to the last afterparty. Whether you fit squarely into the influencer or stylist box — or you're a chaotic mix of all five — you'll find something worth investing in from this prep list, which includes everything from comfortable sneakers to a bottle of water to help avoid the dreaded Coachella cough.
Pack accordingly, hydrate aggressively, and don't forget to reapply sunscreen. Check out some of our favorite festival must-haves below.
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What to Pack for Coachella If You're a Naturalist
If you're a naturalist, you're probably genuinely thrilled to be sleeping in a tent and waking up with the sun. If Coachella feels more like a camping trip with a killer soundtrack to you, invest in the Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, Adidas hiking shoes, a sun hat, and more.
What to Pack:
- Dnyker 10x10 Pop Up Canopy Tent ($80, originally $100)
- KIND Bar Minis, Variety Pack ($16, originally $22)
- Owala 32 oz. FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($48)
- Adidas Terrex Skychaser GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes ($160)
- Parks Project Love Nature Bucket Hat ($38)
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What to Pack for Coachella If You're a Foodie
We know, we know: you care about the music, too but what you're really there for is to try the viral birria tacos and vegan nacho towers. You've memorized the food map and have no qualms about waiting in the pop-up with the longest line: a delicious meal is well worth the time, right? If you plan on trying all the food the festival has to offer, you'll want to wear something effortless like comfortable leggings and pack daily probiotics to keep your digestion in check while you indulge.
What to Pack:
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What to Pack for Coachella If You're an Influencer
Coachella might be the festival event with the highest concentration of influencers. Whether there for brand partnerships or just hanging with friends, you'll find a stream of content creators flocking to the same spots for golden-hour photoshoots. What's on the influencer packing list? A Skinny Confidential ice roller for a picture-perfect visage, a portable charger so you can post all day long, and a pair of cowboy boots your followers will definitely want to shop — and that's just the beginning.
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What to Pack for Coachella If You're a Stylist
The Coachella aesthetic is just as famous as the festival itself, and you're fully committed to pulling off the perfect look. Every detail is intentional, from your face gems to your Kendrick-Lamar-approved flared jeans to even your Béis weekender bag. And let's be honest, you've been planning this outfit since December. Grab some cool hair cuffs and a sewing kit (for any mishaps) and you're ready to land on a best-dressed street-style list.
What to Pack:
- Celine Flared Surf Jeans ($1300)
- Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Flare Jeans ($22, originally $37)
- Lioness Resurgence Cami ($69)
- Béis Mini Weekender ($98)
- Jiris 3PCS Gold Hair Cuffs ($10)
- Zteofo 2 Pack Mini Travel Sewing Kit ($6)
- Wandering Bear Straight Black Organic Cold Brew Coffee On Tap ($36, originally $40)
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What to Pack for Coachella If You're a Music Lover
You're camped out at the main stage with the set list memorized, all for the pure love of live music. Your outfit might be the most chill but your energy is absolutely unmatched. You'll need comfortable sneakers (and these lasted through Cory Booker's 25-hour standing speech), Supergoop SPF, Liquid IV, and more.
What to Pack:
- Hoka Clifton One9 ($150)
- Deluvulu 4K Digital Camera ($60, originally $80)
- Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier ($22, originally $23)
- Supergoop! Daily Dose Bioretinol + Mineral SPF 40 ($48)
- JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan ($15, originally $18)
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Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.