Travelling for Taylor Swift's Eras tour? Here's what you need
Whether they/you have precious concert tickets or not, there’s no reason you can’t travel in Swifties style.
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We're getting nearer to Eras and here's your packing list.
The countdown is well and truly on. Soon the queen - sorry Bey - will be among us.
Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the hottest musician on the planet right now.
There's no hotter ticket than one to her Eras tour. It has even spawned its own travel industry with necessary flights and hotels - not to mention gear. That's where we've got your back (to December).
A power bank
INIU 22.5W Power Bank, Amazon, $29.99
Make no mistake, Eras is a long day/night out. The show lasts for over three hours, there are support acts, merch to be bought and public transport to be caught. And you want to be able to capture every moment right? The Iniu 22.5w Power Bank has clocked a solid 4.5 star rating after over 14,000 reviews and will keep your phone snapping and shooting.
A clear crossbody bag
Fibrdoo Clear Crossbody Bag, Amazon, $19.78
If past concerts in the Eras tour are anything to go by, security will only be letting in people with transparent bags. It makes sense to ensure people aren't smuggling in anything they shouldn't. For comfort and ease of use, we’d suggest a cross body version. This one complies in style and is big enough to accommodate your phone, tickets, makeup and is made of waterproof PVC.
Tay-Tay approved sunnies
Toddmomy Red Heart Shaped Sunglasses, Amazon, $18.99 (set of four)
One of the most fun aspects of this tour is that fans are choosing an era of Taylor’s life/work to dress up in - hence mirroring the structure of the show. If you’ll recall the '22' video - and who doesn’t - red heart-shaped sunnies will come to mind. Outfit your squad with these and let the Instas commence. It’s also worth noting that the staging involves some seriously bright lighting and you don’t want to spend any part of the show squinting.
A collapsible water bottle
Rungos Collapsible Water Bottle, Amazon, $18.95
Fact: you are going to be dancing for about three hours - give or take a ballad. Hydration is key but who wants to be lugging around an empty water bottle. This number is made from BPA-free silicone, folds down to barely nothing, can hold 600ml and comes with dual wrist straps.
Sneakers to shake shake shake in
New Balance 550 in Sea Salt with Team Red and Black, $200, New Balance
We’ll take the lead from Taylor herself - a known fan of the New Balance brand. Whether you’re walking to the stadium or on the dancefloor, the right kicks are crucial. You might be not able to get your paws on the limited edition New Balance x Ganni 1906Rs in Egret that she rocked in NYC but her staple 550s are always a solid alternative.
The ball cap
Taylor’s Version cap, Friends NYC, approx $40
If you know, you know. If you don’t get a fan to explain the copyright saga. Either way, even if you have 'hella good hair' a cap is ideal for concerts where you get sweaty and don’t want your tresses in the way and/or need a peak to shield your eyes from blazing pyrotechnics. Bonus points for this being a women- and lgbtq+ owned company.
The after dark sweater
I Support Taylor’s Boyfriend’s Team sweater, $61.31, Etsy
Even though you’ll be moving about, outdoor stadiums after dark can be a little breezy. This fun jumper is pre-shrunk with a classic fit with 50/50 mix of cotton and polyester. The ribbing around the hem, collar and sleeves is also a nice touch.
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