Convention Attendee Check List

Throughout the years I have attended over 100 conventions and the things I used to pack would differ. Slowly I got used to taking the same thing over and over, and started to realize that some items were essential and other depended on what I wanted out of a convention. Below I have compiled I list of what I think is essential and other things to pack depending on the occasion.

Essentials

• Badge, printed ticket confirmation, This is #1
• Or screenshot for easy access
• Wallet,
• Cash
• Cards
• ID
• Phone
• Portable Charger
• Charger Head and cable
• Snacks
• Refillable water bottle
• Hand Sanitizer
• Medicine
• and other essential sanitary products
• Bag or Backpack

Art Collector

• Art holder, 11x17
• Art Top loader,
• Padded pouch for charms

Autograph Essentials

• Preferred markers
• Print Top loaders
• Prepared autograph item
• Shikishi Board

Photographer

• Camera
• 2x Battery or more
• 3x Memory cards
• Accessories
• Business Cards

Other

• Heat
• Hat
• Sun screen
• Extra Socks
• Cold
• Beanie
• Scarf
• Gloves
• Program Guide
• Printed convention floor map

Read some of my other blogs:

• Event Review: Harajuku Day Los Angeles January 2023
• What can you find in an Artist Alley?
• How early should you arrive to a convention?