{"id":13237,"date":"2022-06-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/?post_type=purple_issue&#038;p=13237"},"modified":"2022-06-08T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T08:33:34","slug":"the-essentials-festival-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/2022\/06\/07\/the-essentials-festival-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"The essentials&#8230; festival tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center intro\"><strong>After a two-year break, festivals are back. Don\u2019t set off for a weekend of music, food and mud without these<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">Nokia 6310 4G <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/nokia_6310-emotional-range-795x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-13539\" width=\"398\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/nokia_6310-emotional-range-795x1024.png 795w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/nokia_6310-emotional-range-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/nokia_6310-emotional-range-768x989.png 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/nokia_6310-emotional-range.png 856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Replacing your \u00a31,000+ smartphone for a \u00a350 dumbphone for the weekend may not be a bad idea, especially if you\u2019re worried about pickpockets or have concerns about your own festival escapades. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">The Nokia 6310 4G takes us way back with its classic design, complete with a physical keypad and 2.8-inch display (no touchscreens here). Although it\u2019s made almost entirely from plastic, it feels like it\u2019d withstand your standard festival knocks and drops without issue \u2013 just be sure to keep it away from water, as there\u2019s no IP rating. You\u2019ll also want to take a better camera with you, as the 0.3MP snapper isn\u2019t up to much. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">But it\u2019s the outstanding battery life that makes the phone a festival must-have. With almost 20 hours of talk time and over 20 days on standby, it\u2019ll keep you in contact with friends and family for the whole weekend, and probably without needing a charger.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">\u00a349.99,<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/nokia.com\/\">nokia.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-blue-background-color has-ccp-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">Loop earplugs<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"no-tts wp-block-purple-slider\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-speed=\"300\" data-effect=\"fade\"><li class=\"no-tts blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/A1-Loop-earplugs-gold.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13540\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/?attachment_id=13540\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"no-tts blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/0e2aa05e-6af8-4d08-bd17-d82d97e928ca.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"13232\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/0e2aa05e-6af8-4d08-bd17-d82d97e928ca\/\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">No festival is worth risking your hearing for, and Loop\u2019s earplugs have to be some of the prettiest we\u2019ve ever seen \u2013 and the cleverest.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">We tried out the Experience plugs, which reduce noise by 18-20 decibels while keeping sounds and voices clear. They do this by mimicking how your ears function, in order to deliver a natural sound at a reduced volume while avoiding the muffled noise you can often get with earplugs. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">In use, the earbud sits snugly in the ear canal, with the loop part (available in silver, gold, black or rose gold) resting gently in the outer ear. They\u2019re lightweight and comfortable enough that you can easily forget you\u2019re wearing them, and they come with a pocket-friendly carry case to keep them safe when you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">From \u00a312.95, <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/loopearplugs.com\/\">loopearplugs.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-blue-background-color has-ccp-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">APP: WHAT3WORDS <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-13543\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/unnamed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/unnamed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/unnamed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/unnamed-768x767.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Finding your friends is one of the great challenges of a festival, but the free app what3words solves this problem. It splits the world into three-metre squares, assigning each one a combination of three random words. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">These codes can be given to your friends so they can find the exact spot you\u2019ve sent them, right down to a three-metre area. This is perfect for tracking your mates down in a small area packed with thousands of people. You can even save locations so you can get back to your tent with ease.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\"><strong>Available on iOS and Android, <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/what3words.com\/\">what3words.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-blue-background-color has-ccp-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">GoTenna Mesh <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-13234\" width=\"895\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099.jpg 1789w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/91f1ec7e-2bd0-44ef-89ec-3ed6119aa099-1536x1250.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><span style=\"color: rgb(18,18,18)\">So you\u2019ve got your phone, and a powerbank to keep it charged, but the problem is trying to get the signal to stay in touch with your friends. At a festival, the huge amount of people in one area can mean networks get congested and your texts take longer to send\u2026 or don\u2019t send at all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">There are a few ways to get around this, but our preferred option is the GoTenna Mesh. It consists of a pair of light signal devices that look a lot like USB sticks. When you connect your phone to them, you are able to send texts and GPS locations without needing any internet or signal. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">They are small enough to fit in your pocket and have enough battery life to keep you going for the whole weekend. The range is quite limited, though, so if you and your friends are partying at opposite ends of a big festival, then you may struggle to reach each other.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\"><strong>\u00a3166,<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/gotennamesh.com\/\">gotennamesh.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-blue-background-color has-ccp-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">Anker 313 Powerbank <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/c1e62d2a-b2c9-40ba-bdb1-bbfb2688a64d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-13235\" width=\"339\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/c1e62d2a-b2c9-40ba-bdb1-bbfb2688a64d.jpg 678w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/c1e62d2a-b2c9-40ba-bdb1-bbfb2688a64d-163x300.jpg 163w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/05\/c1e62d2a-b2c9-40ba-bdb1-bbfb2688a64d-556x1024.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">If you can\u2019t bear to be parted from your smartphone over a weekend, you are going to need a portable battery to keep your devices charged.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">The Anker 313 Powerbank is a great option. It\u2019s one of the slimmest 10,000mAh batteries you can buy, so it\u2019s easy to slip into your pocket or bumbag. It promises more than two full charges of an iPhone 12 and just over 1.5 charges of a Galaxy S20. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">You can charge anything from it, of course, just add a USB-A or USB-C compatible cable of your choice (you only get a micro-USB in the box). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Featuring Anker\u2019s PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology, the 313 promises faster charging of power-hungry devices, but we liked having the option for trickle charging, which provides safe, optimised charging for low-powered devices, like wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">\u00a322.99, <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.anker.com\/\">uk.anker.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-blue-background-color has-ccp-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">Soundcore Motion Boom <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/Anker-Soundcore-Motion-Boom-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-13544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/Anker-Soundcore-Motion-Boom-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/Anker-Soundcore-Motion-Boom-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/Anker-Soundcore-Motion-Boom-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/06\/Anker-Soundcore-Motion-Boom.png 1273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">When the music on stage has stopped and you want to be able to carry on the party back at your tent, you need a portable speaker that\u2019s up to the job. Enter the Motion Boom, a powerful, waterproof speaker. On face value, we love its retro \u2018boombox\u2019 styling, complete with handy carry handle. But the real beauty is the performance of which this relatively compact speaker is capable. Vocals are crisp and clear; even with the bass boost on, the sound is confident and authoritative. With a 24-hour battery life, this should easily give you a weekend\u2019s worth of tent parties, plus it doubles up as a charging point if your powerbank is out of juice.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-blue-color\">\u00a394.99,<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/uk.soundcore.com\/\">uk.soundcore.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a two-year break, festivals are back. 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