Conventions are always hard to plan and pack for. Sure you have your tickets but then what?
Planning on wearing a cosplay or two (or more)? Are you staying at an hotel? What are you going to eat and when? What panels will you be attending? I am currently planning to attend my 7th Anime Nebraskon and there are plenty of things I have learned over the years. 1) Use Cosplay Tutorial's checklist for a semi-completed packing list. 2) If you have a hotel reservation, but sure to check and double check their room amenities. My room last year did not have a microwave or a fridge, so I brought my own microwave (bring 3 prong adapter if needed) and cooler. Nothing says poor planning like everyone going to the main lobby to heat up Cup Ramen in the only microwave. 3) Regularly scheduled naps and meals are majorly important!! I totally understand that you don't want to miss out on any of the action, but you don't want to be cranky, low on energy or experience other health issues while on your mini vacation. Also bring granola bars and other protein filled snacks along in a fanny pack or in your pockets for quick pick-me ups. *Mini tip: Dehydration leads to UTIs, which you can prevent and treat with...drinking water 4) NO ONE LIKE NERD SMELL!! Take time to attend to your personal hygiene! Shower in the morning and at night. Bring baby wipes and powder for quick touch ups. Gum is your friend. Deodorant is your husband/wife. AXE and other body sprays are to be used very, very, very sparingly. 5) Keep track of your friends. Everyone might split up into different panels or events and you don't want to scourer an entire convention center searching for your bestie (speaking from experience). Create a group chat on your phone (always have a charger with you/ phone numbers written down), have a designated meeting place, create schedules, ect. No one gets left behind. 6) Cosplay is NOT consent! Shouldn't have to be said, but some people just can't grasp the concept of personal space. Counts for both men and women! No touching without expressed permission, no stalking, no unsolicited photos/videos. In other words don't be a creeper. If you see a creeper, report them! Tell Convention Staff and Security as soon as possible. 7) When moving down the hallways between panels and you spot a familiar face and you want to have a chit chat, take a photo of an amazing cosplay (or having people stop you for photos), or tie your shoe....take it to the side walls. Nothing is more infuriating than people and their props trying to detour around a human road block along with hundreds of other people. It's possible, but not efficient. Be kind, move to the side. So there you have it, a few tips and tricks to get you through your weekend. Keep in mind this merely just a quick list of items, I'm sure other con-goers can provide more in the comments below or direct you to other sites. Can't wait to see party with you! ~Red Ninja
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