Seeing
as we are just 28 days away from LFCC and YALC I thought I would do a
what’s in backpack post.
First off you will
need a good backpack
You
are going to need stuff, then you'll buy a lot of stuff and then you might
lucky enough to pick up and ARC or two. I swear by my The Nightmare Before
Christmas bag its large enough for keeping the essentials with space to add to
it.
A (Good) Mobile Power Bank
While
you think your phone has an all-day battery, once it enters the arena that is a
fully packed convention centre, it'll be begging for juice like a hobbit needs
a second breakfast.
Camera
You
don't have to be a professional photographer to capture great moments during
conventions
Sharpies
If
you haven't been to a convention before, you may not realise that Sharpies are one of the most important things you can have in your kit. I swear by my
Sharpies and always carry a couple extra just in case anybody’s runs out or
gets lost. I think I even gave a couple away to authors last year as theirs ran
out.
Anti-stench tools
It
may come as a shock to some people that deodorant is classed as an essential!
However, if you've ever been inside a packed exhibit hall on the last day of
the convention, then you know it can be a little pungent. It's hot and you're sharing a space that's
overflowing with people. It's going to smell funky. While we're on the subject
of odour control, don't forget the breath mints or gum, your mouth gets dry and
not so fresh.
Anti-Bacterial
Countermeasures
While
you are walking around a lot, you will come into close contact—sometimes
almost too close contact—with thousands and thousands of
people. (You may get after convention
flu it’s a thing).
Cash
This
is one of the most important things you can have on you. While it could be
possible some of the vendors might take credit cards, you will run into a few
who don't and those people just might be selling what you want.
Water
Water
is good. It keeps you hydrated when you're stuck in a line or taking a moment
out for yourself. It keeps you cool when you spend most of the day indoors.
Snacks/Food
Convention
food isn’t the healthiest or the most affordable. Help your body and wallet out
by packing your own snack, fruit, and granola bars. There is a Tescos across
from Olympia but it gets a little sad due to the sheer number of people who
visit from the convention.
What is in my bag
N Chapstick
N Charge cables
(plus a spare)
N Cosplay SOS kit (not pictured)
N Deodorant
N FANS
N Gum
N Hand sanitisers (the bat)
N Notebook and pen
N Perfume spritzer
N Power banks
N Purse
N Sharpies
N Small hairbrush
(self-contained hair ties)
N Snacks
N Tissues
N Water
N Wet ones (freshen up wipes)
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