What to Wear to Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

The practical guide: weather, ground, footwear, bag rules and a full packing checklist for 2 days in Los Angeles.

November, 2 daysWhen
22°C / 12°CDay / night
city streetsGround
40,000Crowd

What to wear to Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival: Los Angeles sits at 22°C (72°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night in November, on city streets, with a low chance of rain. That means a light base with one warm layer you can carry, cushioned trainers or a low boot, and a bag small enough for the gate rules. The crowd leans streetwear, skate and hip-hop, so anything that survives the day reads as right.

Typical daytime high22°C (72°F)
Typical night low12°C (54°F)
Day–night swing10°C (18°F)
Rain riskLow
GroundTarmac and pavement
Sun exposureHigh, little natural shade

Everything below follows from those numbers.

What to wear, look by look

Look 01

Street Heat Mid-range

Fit-first: silhouette, sneakers, one loud piece.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (hip-hop, streetwear and urban), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. Made for tarmac and long walks between stages. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Topsoversized graphic tee or jersey shop
  • Shortsbaggy denim or cargo shorts shop
  • Sneakersstatement sneakers shop
  • Hatsfitted cap or beanie shop
  • Jewellerycuban chain shop
  • Bagscrossbody sling shop
Save this look
Look 02

Jersey Core Budget-friendly

Football shirt, shorts, socks pulled up. Cheap, breathable, unmistakably festival 2020s.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (hip-hop and streetwear), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Topsretro football or racing jersey shop
  • Shortsmesh or nylon shorts shop
  • Sneakersterrace trainers shop
  • Hatsbucket hat shop
  • Bagssmall sling bag shop
  • Sunglassessport wrap sunglasses shop
Save this look
Look 03

Jorts & Tank Budget-friendly

The masc summer default that actually survives 34°C: jorts, tank, cap.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (streetwear), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. Made for tarmac and long walks between stages. At 22°C (72°F) this needs a real layer underneath. Thermal base, not just a jacket. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Shortsdenim jorts shop
  • Topsribbed tank or open camp shirt shop
  • Sneakerscanvas or retro runners shop
  • Hatscap or bucket hat shop
  • Sunglassessport shades shop
  • Earplugsreusable earplugs shop
Save this look
Look 04

K-Wave Clean Mid-range

Minimal, cropped and colour-matched. Clean lines that photograph perfectly.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (hip-hop), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. Made for tarmac and long walks between stages. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Co-ordsmatching cropped set shop
  • Shortswide-leg trousers shop
  • Sneakersclean white sneakers shop
  • Bagsmicro shoulder bag shop
  • Hatsball cap shop
  • Makeupdewy long-wear base shop
Save this look
Look 05

Y2K Revival Budget-friendly

Low-rise, baby tee, butterfly clips. 2003 with better sunscreen.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (streetwear), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Topsbaby tee or halter top shop
  • Shortslow-rise cargo or micro mini shop
  • Sneakerschunky retro trainers shop
  • Sunglassestiny tinted shield sunglasses shop
  • Hairbutterfly clips and mini braids shop
  • Bagsbaguette shoulder bag shop
Save this look
Look 06

Cyberpunk Utility Investment piece

Technical black with straps and buckles. Berghain queue, but outdoors.

It is the outlier pick here, which is exactly why it photographs well against Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival's usual crowd. Made for tarmac and long walks between stages. Nights drop to 12°C (54°F). Add the outer layer to your bag, not your tent.

  • Jacketstechnical vest or shell shop
  • Shortsstrap cargo trousers shop
  • Bootstactical boots shop
  • Sunglassesvisor shades shop
  • Bagschest rig bag shop
  • Earplugsfiltered earplugs shop
Save this look

Festival Style Guide earns a commission on some links. It never changes the price you pay.

Footwear

Best option here: Cushioned trainers or a low boot. You are on concrete for ten hours.

Avoid: brand-new shoes, heels, and anything you have not walked 10 kilometres in.

You will walk between 15.000 and 30.000 steps a day at a festival of this size. Footwear is the only part of a festival outfit that can genuinely end your weekend, so it is the one place to spend money and break things in beforehand.

Bag, glitter and gate rules

  • Bag size. Most festivals of this size cap bags at roughly A4 or require a clear bag at the main stages. A belt bag plus a small crossbody clears almost every policy. Check the official rules before you buy anything bigger.
  • Chains and studs. Long chains, spikes and metal-heavy accessories are refused at some gates. If a piece is central to the look, have a backup.
  • Glitter. Biodegradable only at a growing number of festivals; plastic glitter is banned outright at several. It is also, practically, the hardest thing to remove from a tent.
  • No camping. You are travelling in and out each day, so the outfit has to survive public transport at both ends, and a cloakroom is not guaranteed.

The packing checklist

  • Two tops per day (one gets ruined)
  • One layer for the night
  • Earplugs
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Portable charger
  • Sun cream or SPF stick
  • Baby wipes
  • A bag with a zip

What not to wear

  • Heels of any kind. Grass, gravel and crowd crush. Platform boots give the height with a surface area that works.
  • Brand-new shoes. Ten hours on concrete in unbroken-in soles is the most reliable way to leave early.
  • Your good bag. Beer, mud, being sat on. Take the one you would not mind losing, with a zip.

FAQ

Start with the weather: 22°C (72°F) by day, 12°C (54°F) at night, low rain risk, on city streets. That points to a light base with one warm layer you can carry, plus broken-in trainers or boots. Style-wise the crowd leans streetwear, skate and hip-hop.

Typical night lows are around 12°C (54°F), a drop of 10 degrees from the daytime high. That is cold enough to end your night early if you have nothing with sleeves.

Cushioned trainers or a low boot; the site is concrete and gravel. Expect 15.000–30.000 steps a day.

No formal dress code. Wear what survives the day; the crowd is broad and nobody is checking.

Festivals this size usually limit bags to around A4 size, and some require clear bags at main stages. A belt bag plus a small zipped crossbody clears almost every policy. Always check the official rules for the current edition. They change year to year.

The reliable formula here is a tee, a light overshirt and broken-in trainers, with a beanie and a small crossbody bag. See the full list of men's outfits below.

Yes, but bring biodegradable glitter. Plastic glitter is banned at a growing number of festivals and is close to impossible to get out of a tent, a car or your hair. Face gems are the lower-effort alternative and survive sweat better.

Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival normally takes place in November, running 2 days in Los Angeles. Exact dates are announced by the organisers each year at campfloggnaw.com. Check there before booking anything.