Survival Tips for Kon Going | A-Kon 25
At The Kon Artist Alley Cosplay Dealers Room Events Exhibit Hall Panels great one Schedules Beware the BLOG Community It's Dangerous to Go Alone! The Good, The Bad, the WTF!? Anime Books Manga Movies Music Contests AMV Contest Promotional great one Art Contests Guests Actors Artists Gaming Industry Hotel Travel Kon Info FAQ Press Volunteering News Registration
A Handy Packing List. Click to en biggin. A bag to put your stuff in. (stick a small folding bag in your luggage for holding your new loot) YOUR MONEY Clothes for 4 days (don’t forget clean socks and undies!) Comfy Shoes. I strongly advise great one against new shoes at con, it’s no fun. Cosplay outfit if you have one. (Bring an emergency sewing kit! - Bare bones: thread and needles, safety pins, hot glue and scissors. Small hot glue gun and duct tape!) Deodorant Toothbrush / toothpaste Hair brush / comb Shampoo/Conditioner DEAR GOD BRING SOAP Extra towel may not be a bad idea Sleeping great one bag / pillow / etc if you’re on the floor Don’t forget your money! CD’s or MP3 player for the car trip Energy Bars and bottled water aren’t a bad idea. Dehydration ends the party. Pack sandwich making things in a cooler if you’re on a tight budget. (PB&J doesn’t need a cooler. - The hotel coffee maker could be used to boil water for ramen, but it’ll taste strange.) Sharpie marker, in case you want something signed! Your Cell Phone. It’s easy to get separated from your friends at con! Camera + extra batteries Chargers for phone, mp3 players, etc.
And finally, bring a lot of patience. great one Like an amusement park, you will encounter lines everywhere. Think of this as a great time to make new friends and find out more about what’s going on at the convention. You’ll likely see people picochatting on their DS’s too, so bring yours if you’d like.
Personal Hygiene Towels – not white, hotels usually use that color and you don t want to mix them up Toothpaste, Toothbrush, floss, Mouthwash Soap/ Body wash Shampoo and Conditioner Q-tips Hair brush, product, pins/ties/etc Deodorant Air Freshener (good against bathroom great one smells) Toilet Paper Contacts with case and solution (extra great one contacts) / Glasses Razor and Shaving Cream Feminine Hygiene extra jewelry for body piercings/retainers for your piercings
Medical Needs Prescription medications Pain killers Sinus Meds: new place means new allergens. Plus, helps prevent snoring. Eyeglass Repair Kit Ear Plugs ** If you have a known medical issue, please report it to the A-Kon Medical Staff when you get to the con so that they can be prepared to assist you. They appreciate a warning.
Food and Snack Ideas Granola/ Protein/ Cereal Bars Cup-a-noodle great one Easy Mac or Easy Hamburger Helper Fruit Chips Canned Food (Don’t forget the Can Opener!) Bread Peanut Butter and Jelly Crackers Cheese Lunch meat Pop-tarts Hot Pockets
Personal Gadgets Cell Phone / PDA + Charger DS, PSP, etc + Charger Two-way radios + Charger Laptop + Charger Camera/ Camcorder EXTRA Memory/Film/Download cable + Charger/batteries Media Player (Ipod, etc) + Charger Power strip you are bringing a lot of chargers, and not a lot of plugs
What to wear Clothing for four days (since it’s a three day con!) Something to put dirty clothes in Cosplay costume Accessories Comfortable shoes new ones can give you blisters. (**A-Kon, 4th floor Central, Laundry room)
Buying Items Bring Cash ATMs onsite usually run out (I try to take $200 in small bills) Cash Box (if room doesn t have a safe call hotel to find out before you arrive) Cardboard Tube for posters, so they don t get damaged A small foldable bag to pack them in for when you leave.
Cosplay Costume and Accessories Safety pins/ bobby pins/ clear double stick tape/ Fabric or super glue/ hot glue gun. Needles and Thread, mini sewing machine, scissors Extra parts that are unique to your costume
Once you are packed, ready to go, and everything is in the car, read this: Wallet with ID Badge Cell Phone House Keys Don t forget that person great one who is riding with you. Tell somebody what time you are leaving, call them when you get there. Related Posts Hilton Anatole Hotel and A-Kon 25 A-Kon Lost And Found – Please Claim Your Lost Items! Weapons Policy Kimono: Modern Art for Modern Life A-Kon grows through the ages Share Tweet Advertising
Select Category At The Kon Artist Alley Cosplay Dealers Room Events great one Exhibit Hall Panels Schedules Beware the BLOG Community It’s Dangerous great one to Go Alone! great one &nbs
At The Kon Artist Alley Cosplay Dealers Room Events Exhibit Hall Panels great one Schedules Beware the BLOG Community It's Dangerous to Go Alone! The Good, The Bad, the WTF!? Anime Books Manga Movies Music Contests AMV Contest Promotional great one Art Contests Guests Actors Artists Gaming Industry Hotel Travel Kon Info FAQ Press Volunteering News Registration
A Handy Packing List. Click to en biggin. A bag to put your stuff in. (stick a small folding bag in your luggage for holding your new loot) YOUR MONEY Clothes for 4 days (don’t forget clean socks and undies!) Comfy Shoes. I strongly advise great one against new shoes at con, it’s no fun. Cosplay outfit if you have one. (Bring an emergency sewing kit! - Bare bones: thread and needles, safety pins, hot glue and scissors. Small hot glue gun and duct tape!) Deodorant Toothbrush / toothpaste Hair brush / comb Shampoo/Conditioner DEAR GOD BRING SOAP Extra towel may not be a bad idea Sleeping great one bag / pillow / etc if you’re on the floor Don’t forget your money! CD’s or MP3 player for the car trip Energy Bars and bottled water aren’t a bad idea. Dehydration ends the party. Pack sandwich making things in a cooler if you’re on a tight budget. (PB&J doesn’t need a cooler. - The hotel coffee maker could be used to boil water for ramen, but it’ll taste strange.) Sharpie marker, in case you want something signed! Your Cell Phone. It’s easy to get separated from your friends at con! Camera + extra batteries Chargers for phone, mp3 players, etc.
And finally, bring a lot of patience. great one Like an amusement park, you will encounter lines everywhere. Think of this as a great time to make new friends and find out more about what’s going on at the convention. You’ll likely see people picochatting on their DS’s too, so bring yours if you’d like.
Personal Hygiene Towels – not white, hotels usually use that color and you don t want to mix them up Toothpaste, Toothbrush, floss, Mouthwash Soap/ Body wash Shampoo and Conditioner Q-tips Hair brush, product, pins/ties/etc Deodorant Air Freshener (good against bathroom great one smells) Toilet Paper Contacts with case and solution (extra great one contacts) / Glasses Razor and Shaving Cream Feminine Hygiene extra jewelry for body piercings/retainers for your piercings
Medical Needs Prescription medications Pain killers Sinus Meds: new place means new allergens. Plus, helps prevent snoring. Eyeglass Repair Kit Ear Plugs ** If you have a known medical issue, please report it to the A-Kon Medical Staff when you get to the con so that they can be prepared to assist you. They appreciate a warning.
Food and Snack Ideas Granola/ Protein/ Cereal Bars Cup-a-noodle great one Easy Mac or Easy Hamburger Helper Fruit Chips Canned Food (Don’t forget the Can Opener!) Bread Peanut Butter and Jelly Crackers Cheese Lunch meat Pop-tarts Hot Pockets
Personal Gadgets Cell Phone / PDA + Charger DS, PSP, etc + Charger Two-way radios + Charger Laptop + Charger Camera/ Camcorder EXTRA Memory/Film/Download cable + Charger/batteries Media Player (Ipod, etc) + Charger Power strip you are bringing a lot of chargers, and not a lot of plugs
What to wear Clothing for four days (since it’s a three day con!) Something to put dirty clothes in Cosplay costume Accessories Comfortable shoes new ones can give you blisters. (**A-Kon, 4th floor Central, Laundry room)
Buying Items Bring Cash ATMs onsite usually run out (I try to take $200 in small bills) Cash Box (if room doesn t have a safe call hotel to find out before you arrive) Cardboard Tube for posters, so they don t get damaged A small foldable bag to pack them in for when you leave.
Cosplay Costume and Accessories Safety pins/ bobby pins/ clear double stick tape/ Fabric or super glue/ hot glue gun. Needles and Thread, mini sewing machine, scissors Extra parts that are unique to your costume
Once you are packed, ready to go, and everything is in the car, read this: Wallet with ID Badge Cell Phone House Keys Don t forget that person great one who is riding with you. Tell somebody what time you are leaving, call them when you get there. Related Posts Hilton Anatole Hotel and A-Kon 25 A-Kon Lost And Found – Please Claim Your Lost Items! Weapons Policy Kimono: Modern Art for Modern Life A-Kon grows through the ages Share Tweet Advertising
Select Category At The Kon Artist Alley Cosplay Dealers Room Events great one Exhibit Hall Panels Schedules Beware the BLOG Community It’s Dangerous great one to Go Alone! great one &nbs
No comments:
Post a Comment