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13 years ago
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You just couldn't leave well enough alone, could you? Well, this is actually a convention checklist for myself. I plan on leaving this on here permanently, and just going over this every year when I attend a convention.
Since you're here anyway, and I know you're here because how else would you be reading this?, feel free to suggest something I might have missed.
The Checklist
Suitcase
*Full set of clothes [x] number of days going [+] 2
*Sweaters/gloves/other low-temp gear optional
*Jacket
*Pack sandals and wear sneakers if going by road or rail. If flying, wear sandals with socks on because fuck you fashion and pack sneakers
*Hygiene equipment
Hygiene equipment
*Toothbrush
*toothpaste
*flossers
*Deodorant
*cologne
*razor
*shave gel
*scissors
*spare glasses
~--lens cleaner
~--cloth
*Contact lenses
~--lens case
~--cleaning solution
*Q-tips
*band-aids
*Earplugs
The camera
*case
*camera body
*lens
*filter
~--lens cleaner
~--cloth
*cover
*lens hood
*empty high-speed memory cards x 2
*backup standard memory cards x 2
*Memory card reader
*charged batteries x 2
*camera battery charger
*speedlight
*three sets of rechargeable batteries for speedlight
*speedlight battery charger x 2
*speedlight battery tester
*speedlight diffuser
*remote shutter release
*tripod
*tripod carrying bag
*vest
portability
*laptop
*laptop power cord
*external hard drive
*external HD power cord
*external HD-to-PC USB cord
*cell phone
*cell phone power cord
*Zune
*Zune outlet-to-USB power station
*Zune power cord
*watch
The fursuit
*Head
*ears
*battery pack
*Body
*padding x 4
*gloves
*feet
*tail
~--belt
*belacalov
*underarmor pants
*underarmor shirts
*underarmor socks
*vest
*brushes
*Disinfectant-type Febreeze
*metal rack
*head fan
*body fan
*hanger fan
~--Hanger fan power cord
*sewing kit
*extra undergarments for sweating through x 3
*Travel-size body wash for cleansing underarmor
*power strips
*Extra towels
The lead-up
*Haircut
*Trim and maintain beard
*Plan and set EVE training queue
*review photography notes
*withdraw money from bank
~--entirely in 1's and 5's for ease of use in dealer's den and tipping
*Monthly backup of important materials from computer
*Review and plan out transportation
~--Go over itenerary if flying
~--Review bus routes if applicable
~--Check convention page for important phone numbers to have in address book
*Crush the hopes and dreams of the Soviet empire
*Check with convention roommates
*Check convention hotel to make sure reservation is still okay
*unplug alarm clock and remove backup batteries
*unplug all electronic devices around the apartment
*Review and set the time/date on camera
*Check charge status for camera and speedlight batteries
*Check for planned meet-ups or parties
*Check with friends to see who else is attending the convention
*Make sure any bills that normally come due during the vacation are paid in advance
*Pick out custom badges to wear
*Lanyard
If flying
*Carry all normally-pocketed items in a pouch for ease of x-raying
*Double-check self for box cutters (TSA was not amused)
*Wear sandals
*Pack a sweater into carry-on if not already worn
*Pack a scarf into carry-on if not already worn
*Triple-check to make sure ID is in wallet
Yeesh, going on vacation is just so much work.
Since you're here anyway, and I know you're here because how else would you be reading this?, feel free to suggest something I might have missed.
The Checklist
Suitcase
*Full set of clothes [x] number of days going [+] 2
*Sweaters/gloves/other low-temp gear optional
*Jacket
*Pack sandals and wear sneakers if going by road or rail. If flying, wear sandals with socks on because fuck you fashion and pack sneakers
*Hygiene equipment
Hygiene equipment
*Toothbrush
*toothpaste
*flossers
*Deodorant
*cologne
*razor
*shave gel
*scissors
*spare glasses
~--lens cleaner
~--cloth
*Contact lenses
~--lens case
~--cleaning solution
*Q-tips
*band-aids
*Earplugs
The camera
*case
*camera body
*lens
*filter
~--lens cleaner
~--cloth
*cover
*lens hood
*empty high-speed memory cards x 2
*backup standard memory cards x 2
*Memory card reader
*charged batteries x 2
*camera battery charger
*speedlight
*three sets of rechargeable batteries for speedlight
*speedlight battery charger x 2
*speedlight battery tester
*speedlight diffuser
*remote shutter release
*tripod
*tripod carrying bag
*vest
portability
*laptop
*laptop power cord
*external hard drive
*external HD power cord
*external HD-to-PC USB cord
*cell phone
*cell phone power cord
*Zune
*Zune outlet-to-USB power station
*Zune power cord
*watch
The fursuit
*Head
*ears
*battery pack
*Body
*padding x 4
*gloves
*feet
*tail
~--belt
*belacalov
*underarmor pants
*underarmor shirts
*underarmor socks
*vest
*brushes
*Disinfectant-type Febreeze
*metal rack
*head fan
*body fan
*hanger fan
~--Hanger fan power cord
*sewing kit
*extra undergarments for sweating through x 3
*Travel-size body wash for cleansing underarmor
*power strips
*Extra towels
The lead-up
*Haircut
*Trim and maintain beard
*Plan and set EVE training queue
*review photography notes
*withdraw money from bank
~--entirely in 1's and 5's for ease of use in dealer's den and tipping
*Monthly backup of important materials from computer
*Review and plan out transportation
~--Go over itenerary if flying
~--Review bus routes if applicable
~--Check convention page for important phone numbers to have in address book
*Crush the hopes and dreams of the Soviet empire
*Check with convention roommates
*Check convention hotel to make sure reservation is still okay
*unplug alarm clock and remove backup batteries
*unplug all electronic devices around the apartment
*Review and set the time/date on camera
*Check charge status for camera and speedlight batteries
*Check for planned meet-ups or parties
*Check with friends to see who else is attending the convention
*Make sure any bills that normally come due during the vacation are paid in advance
*Pick out custom badges to wear
*Lanyard
If flying
*Carry all normally-pocketed items in a pouch for ease of x-raying
*Double-check self for box cutters (TSA was not amused)
*Wear sandals
*Pack a sweater into carry-on if not already worn
*Pack a scarf into carry-on if not already worn
*Triple-check to make sure ID is in wallet
Yeesh, going on vacation is just so much work.
A list of all items that have serial numbers or other identify marks on them. makes it way easier claiming them at lost and found and easier to prove ownership should they get stolen.
any prescriptions or other medications and associated documentation that you need
maybe a small collection of OTC drugs to hold you over until you can get to a store in case of con crud.
anti PCD (post con depression) pills as a preventative taken before leaving con space on the last day.
Also; leave the Russians alone!
*Serial numbers is a fantastic idea! I'll get to work on that probably tomorrow morning. Thanks! :)
*I didn't want to put something like that down because then people start spreading rumors :P
*I've considered doing that before, but haven't acted on it yet.
*Won't be necessary. Years ago yeah, but not anymore. I've got stuff to look forward to after the con :)
*Soviets....there is a slight difference ;)