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Seeing artists live is plenty of fun, but it can come at a cost. The biggest festivals and tours feature booming volumes to ensure everyone in the audience can hear, but without proper ear protection from concert earplugs, you risk permanently damaging your hearing. The World Health Organization even predicts that more than 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent hearing loss caused by unsafe listening practices — and it’s easily avoidable.

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Loop is encouraging you to live your life “full volume” just minus the hearing loss. In celebration of Tomorrowland’s 20th anniversary, Loop has partnered with Tomorrowland to help encourage music lovers of all genres to practice safe listening with an exclusive collaboration featuring limited-edition earplugs inspired by the music festival.

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The Experience 2 Tomorrowland earplugs come in two shades: purple and black to choose from based on your style preferences. Both are priced at $40, but come with luxurious features that make the earplugs a worthy investment.

Keep reading to learn more and shop the exclusive pairs below.

Experience 2 Tomorrowland (Purple)

These purple Tomorrowland Loops come with a luminous ring inspired by the official shades of the music festival. In addition to soft ear tips for long time wear, you’ll notice the outer ring is inscribed with the festival’s motto: live, love, unite.

Experience 2 Tomorrowland (Black)

For a more edgy look, these black and gold Tomorrowland Loops come with a sleek case featuring the music festival’s logo as well as ear tips sized from XS-L for your to find your perfect fit. Once they’re placed inside your ears, the design aims to stay in place no matter if you’re dance or head banging to your favorite music.

Billboard had the opportunity to test out the Tomorrowland earplugs for ourselves and can attest that these are unlike your traditional foam earplugs. The most notable feature (besides how fashion-forward they look) is the comfort. Every pair comes with four sizes of soft ear tips to choose from — once you have yours picked, you just slide them into your ears and forget that they’re even there.

They’re also a more sustainable choice as one pair can last you a lifetime — no need to constantly buy more. And the case is so sleek and easy to carry, making them a travel necessity that’ll be at the top of your festival gear packing list.

You don’t have to worry about sounds being muffled, either; the earplugs were built with sound filtering technology that filters noise by 17 dB (SNR). You can barely tell they’re in your ears they’re that good, especially when we used them, the music sounded just as clear — and with the added bonus of ear protection. You can also still talk to your friends with the Loops in, you’ll just have to speak at a higher volume.

Loop also has a range of accessories and we had the pleasure of trying out the Loop Link with the earplugs.

Loop Link

Consider the Link a handy tool for keeping your earplugs within reach. It comes with a comfortable rope-like design and magnetic closure that’ll prevent the accessory from slipping off your neck. On the ends you’ll find rubber loops that can attach to your earbuds allowing you to seamlessly take them in and out without a hitch.

Co-founder Maarten Bodewes considers this partnership a dream come true as he and his co-founder Dimitri O have been attending Tomorrowland for years. Part of the reason the two even created the protective ear pieces was from experiencing hearing damage themselves and wanting to create something that “looked cool” yet would be beneficial for your hearing health. To help appeal to more younger crowds, Bodewes finds Loop to empower anyone to “go front row” without risking their ears. He even compares the rise in fashion-forward protectiveness with sunglasses.

“I think today, if the sun is out, it’s bright out, people really don’t think about [wearing sunglasses],” Bodewes says in an interview with Billboard. “They put on their sunglasses and you’ve got them in all kinds of styles and colors, and it’s part of your outfit or your lifestyle. I think we’re seeing that same change in ear protection; where if it’s loud, you put your earplugs in — whether it’s at a concert, a loud restaurant, in a noisy city like New York or when you sleep and you maybe lay next to your snoring partner.”

For more product recommendations, check out Billboard‘s roundups of the best music coolers, picnic blankets and belt bags.

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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Making sure you have all the travel necessities is essential to having a smooth trip, whether you’re going abroad or are […]

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Ready to hit the gym in style? When you’re on the hunt for a gym bag, versatility is key. From accommodating your yoga mat to stashing your workout clothes and everything in between, it’s all about finding a bag that fits your lifestyle and keeps you organized.

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You can consider features like pockets for your phone, keys, water bottle, including adjustable straps to fit your travel preferences. To simplify your search we’ve curated a list of gym bags ranging from around $25 and up, offering you a budget-friendly yet quality solution to organize your items when heading to workout.

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Nike

Nike Brasilia Training Duffel Bag (Small, 41L)

If you are looking for a simple yet spacious option, consider this Nike Brasilia Training Duffel Bag. With its 41L capacity, it provides ample space for all your gym essentials. Whether hitting the gym or going to a dance class, this duffel bag is a one of a kind companion for your active lifestyle.

Lululemon

Lululemon On My Level Barrel Duffel Bag (16L)

For those looking for a more casual alternative, consider this Lululemon On My Level Barrel Duffel Bag. With its water-repellent fabric and adjustable, removable shoulder strap, this bag is designed to meet all your needs. This bag also includes interior pockets that will help in keeping you organized.

Alo Traverse Duffel

This Alo Traverse Duffel bag is back in stock! It includes a detachable carrying strap, exterior and interior pockets, and a top handle fastener. Go get yours now, before it’s too late.

Adidas

Adidas Unisex Defender Duffel Bag

$31.72

$40.00

21% off

Upgrade your gym bag with this versatile Adidas Defender Duffel Bag. Its convenient top handle and roomy main compartment make it easy for you to fit in as many of your essentials in style. It also comes in all colors from beige to blue.

Under Armour

Under Armour Duffel Bag

This lightweight Under Armour Duffel Bag is a great option if you are looking for dual water bottle slip pockets. Its unique feature makes it convenient to add towels, snacks, or any other essential items you want to access easily.

Walmart Weekender Travel Duffel Bag

$18.99

$59.99

68% off

If you are looking for a duffel bag to take with you for your travel, consider this Weekender Travel Duffel Bag. With its multiple zipper options, you will be able to store any of your electronics from laptops to iPads. This versatile bag comes in four colors: black, dark blue, light blue, and pink. Take advantage of

Amazon

Etronik Gym Bag

$35.99

$49.99

28% off

For those looking for a different style, consider this Etronik Gym Bag. It comes with a separate shoe compartment with 2 air vents to avoid a bad smell, an extra toiletry bag, and multiple pockets. With its one of a kind USB interface design and travel-friendly trolley strap, you’ll be able to go anywhere you want with everything you need.

Beis

Béis Sport Duffel Bag

Looking for a trendy and TikTok favorite option, consider the Béis Sport Duffel Bag. All you need to do is slide it on top of your luggage and you are good to go. With its distinctive travel-friendly features, you can go from shoulder strap to a backpack in seconds. Go add this one to your cart.

For more product recommendations, check out this bestselling Steve Madden Crossbody Bag for a hands-free experience, best makeup travel bags, and this alternative lightweight CalPak Stevyn Duffel Bag.

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Beis has developed a strong following not only for being a celebrity-founded brand, but for creating sleek and trendy luggage that’s durable and easy to take on a plane. Its luxurious design and spacious interiors have landed it a price range in the $100s, but that’s where this dupe comes in to provide practically the same look and benefits for less than the designer price tag.

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It’s no secret that quality carry-ons come at a higher price point, but Target is offering luggage deals that’ll give you enough space to pack all your travel necessities and then some. What caught our eye though, was a Target weekender bag that looks almost indiscernible from the Shay Mitchell brand’s viral bag.

The original Beis Weekender Bag is typically priced at $108+, but you can pickup Target’s version for only $80, which is basically a 26% off discount.

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Keep reading to shop the deal and the original Beis bag. Plus, learn more about why the Beis Weekender bag is so viral.

Open Story Signature Weekender Bag

Open Story’s Signature Weekender Bag comes in two colors — black or taupe — which you can mix and match to your luggage. The design has gathered a 4.7-star rating (out of five), with Target shoppers applauding how it “fits perfectly under the plane seat [even when] completely full.” The bag also comes with many pockets, including a main compartment that can fit 35L of items such as your clothes, as well as an interior zip compartment, padded laptop compartment, side slip pockets and an exterior zip pocket. Its versatile design enables it to go from a tote or duffle, while the built-in back slip can slide onto your carry-on handle to roll it from one place to another.

For those curious about the original style, it’s become popular for frequent travelers — especially for the bag’s standout bottom compartment, which can unzip to store shoes and toiletries, or for keeping your clothes separate.

Beis Weekender Bag

You can pick from nine shades ranging from neutral colors of beige, black and gray to statement colors such as pink, blue and green. The Weekender Bag is a functional carry-on, providing an easy-access tote opening and a trolley sleeve to attach to your rolling luggage to help keep your hands free.

The travel bag has earned a 4.8-star rating on the brand’s website from more than 12,000 reviews. Shoppers have praised its interior, with one person saying “it’s spacious, deep and functional.” In our experience, the compartment on the bottom of the bag is quite spacious too, and you’d be surprised just how much fits in this bag.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best travel deals, travel backpacks and shoes for travel.

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