Special: Top 10 Warped Tour 2018 Merch Items

So yeah... Unless you've been living under a rock Warped Tour kicked off this week and although some of us have to wait a month before attending our California friends have been able to take it in already and on top of combing social media and the internet for setlists we're also checking out all the cool merch all the bands are selling!

As a rule of thumb I decided to keep the merch to one item per band and no duplicate items (i.e. you won't see 10 t-shirts). I also didn't include any music, what I mean is no limited vinyl records, pre-release CD's, or download card pre-orders and alike. On with the list!

10. Warped Tour Hoodie w/ dates

It's simple but classic. This way you'll always remember the last Warped date you ever went to.

9. Simple Plan Pop Socket

Pop sockets are all the rage right now and although a couple bands are selling them, SP really nailed the design and price point for there's.

8. The Maine Tank Top

You know how sometimes you wear a band shirt and people will say "Awesome, where'd you get it?" or "Sick shirt, have you seen them live?" well you won't have to worry about that if you're rocking this bad boy as it answers all those questions.

7. Mayday Parade Shorts

The mosh shorts seem to be slowly being fazed out (much to my chagrin) but Mayday Parade is coming in clutch with these bad boys at a good price that I will not be passing up on.

6. Knuckle Puck Long Sleeve

Based on their new album Shapeshifter, Knuckle Puck absolutely nails this long sleeve. It's a new trend that's been popping up in the Pop Punk circles but only the bigger bands can gamble on it at this point but I think it's here to stay and we'll see a bunch more of these popping up in the coming year.

5. Every Time I Die Poncho

Ugh. Can you believe it? It was fine all day and then all of a sudden a surprise rain cloud comes overhead and starts pouring right before Senses Fail takes the stage. Luckily your best friends from Buffalo in ETID have you covered as they brought out ponchos with their name in small font on the front and their logo on the back (pictured). Good on you boys.

4. State Champs Windbreaker

Now lets say it's not a rain cloud and you're in for a long Warped with constant rain. Are you going to find shelter and hang out there all day? Just leave? Hell no. You're going to get up there and party in the pit and stay dry with this sweet State Champs windbreaker and although it doesn't feel like it, fall is just around the corner and this will come in handy.

3. Waterparks Power Bank

So we've covered the worst case Warped scenario, the rain. But what's the worst that could happen on a clear day? Your phone dying. Worst of all you haven't taken photos of Real Friends shredding yet and you have a wrist band for the Waterparks meet and greet where you wanted a selfie with Awsten. Have no fear, just hit up their tent and grab a power bank and you'll be good to go enjoy the rest of Warped with a charging cell.

2. Story Untold Tee

I'm sorry, this shirt is just too cute and look at that price. If there's a better shirt at Warped this year, I'm yet to see it.

1. Grayscale Drawstring Bag

I know what you're thinking... "Donny man, there's so much cool merch. Pop sockets, fanny packs, power banks and you're telling me a simple drawstring bag is the best?" Yes I am. Do you know why? The guys in Grayscale are giving these out for free to the first 30 people that visit their merch tent everyday. But don't just grab the freebies make sure you buy something to support them, even if it's just a copy of their excellent debut "Adornment" that they're selling for $5.