The Totem Compass gets all the attention, but anyone who's run it through a full festival weekend knows the accessories are what keep the system alive. A dead battery turns a friend-finding device into a paperweight, a dropped Compass in a crowd is gone for good, and a bare device is a missed chance to look the part. Totem's accessory lineup is built to close exactly those gaps.
Here's a guide to the best Totem accessories and what each one is actually for, so you can build out a kit that lasts the whole weekend.
Keep Everyone Charged
Power is the single most important add-on category, because the Compass only helps if it's on.
Power Pal
The Power Pal is Totem's pocket battery, and it's the accessory most people will reach for first. Totem describes it as ultra-light and ultra-slim with a 5,000mAh capacity, enough to charge a Totem Compass up to five times, and a faster charge time than standard power banks. The design goal is to keep your group topped up without weighing down your pockets, which is exactly the trade-off you want when you're on your feet all day.
Tribe Charger
For groups, the Tribe Charger is the smart pairing. It's a custom-designed USB-C cable splitter that lets you charge up to three Totem Compasses at once, so your whole tribe powers up together instead of taking turns on one cable. Totem also notes it's built durable for portability and is compatible with other devices beyond the Compass. Combine it with the Power Pal and you've got a self-contained charging station for the crew.
Never Lose the Device
TotemLoop Tether
Dropping or losing your Compass in a packed crowd is the nightmare scenario, and the TotemLoop Tether exists to prevent it. Made in partnership with ClutchLoop, it's an anti-theft retractable tether that locks the Compass in place and clips to a backpack, belt loop, or just about anything. Totem's pitch is simple: no drops, no theft, no weak links. If you're prone to misplacing gear, this is the cheapest insurance in the lineup.
Make It Yours
Half the fun of festival gear is the look, and Totem leans into customization with skins and chains.
Totem Skins and Glow in the Dark Skins
The Totem Skins are swappable silicone covers engineered for a snug, protective fit that complements the Compass's geometry without adding bulk. You can swap them in seconds to match your outfit, your festival, or your mood, going bright, stealth, or bold day by day. The newest version is the Glow in the Dark Skins, which protect the device while making it easy to spot once the sun goes down. Just note the Compass is sold separately from the skins.
Blackout and Luxe Necklaces
If you'd rather wear your Compass than clip it, Totem offers two necklace lines with very different vibes. The Blackout Necklaces are the heaviest chain Totem makes, described as dark, durable, and unapologetically bold, with a gunmetal finish and high-shine links aimed at ravers who like their tech with edge. The Luxe Necklaces go the opposite direction, turning the Compass into fashion-forward statement jewelry with plated chains and polished charms designed to turn heads while keeping you connected off the grid.
A Quick Word on Charging Strategy
If there's one mistake to avoid, it's treating power as an afterthought. A friend-finding device that dies at 8pm is exactly the moment you needed it most, when the crowd is biggest and the sun is gone. The smart play is redundancy. Carry a Power Pal on you for personal top-ups during the day, and keep a Tribe Charger in the group's bag so everyone can refuel at once during a meal or a set you're sitting out.
The math works in your favor here. Totem says a single Power Pal can refill a Compass up to five times, so one slim battery realistically covers a person for a full day with margin to spare. Pair one Power Pal with the Tribe Charger's three-way splitter and a group of three or four can stay powered off a single charging session without anyone hunting for an outlet.
How to Prioritize Your Buys
If you're building a kit from scratch, a sensible order of priority looks like this:
- Start with power. The Power Pal keeps your own Compass alive, and the Tribe Charger keeps the whole group going. These are the accessories that determine whether the device works at all by Sunday night.
- Add security next. The TotemLoop Tether protects the investment you just made by keeping the Compass physically attached to you.
- Finish with style. Skins and necklaces are where you express yourself, and they're easy to add or swap over time as new designs drop.
The beauty of the Totem ecosystem is that it's modular. You can start with the essentials and layer in the fun stuff as your festival season ramps up, building a kit that's both bulletproof and uniquely yours.
Matching Accessories to Your Group Size
One detail worth planning around is that several of these accessories are designed for groups, not just individuals. The Tribe Charger handles three Compasses at once, which maps neatly onto smaller crews. A larger tribe of eight, the size Totem builds its biggest bundle around, will want to think in multiples: more than one Power Pal to spread the charging load, and a couple of Tribe Chargers so nobody is left waiting in line for power.
The personal accessories scale differently. Skins and necklaces are per-person choices, so everyone in the group can pick their own look, with one person going Blackout, another going Luxe, and someone else rocking a Glow in the Dark skin. The TotemLoop Tether is also a per-person item, since each member needs their own Compass secured. Thinking about your accessories by group size up front saves you from scrambling for power or losing a device mid-weekend.
Ready to round out your setup? Browse the full Totem accessories lineup here.