Extra tip I like to do because I'm way too meticulous about packing, make an duplicate packing list so when you leave the con, you can make sure you grabbed EVERYTHING you brought with you (no one likes having to call hotel lost and found because you left half your stuff behind lol)
That's actually a really great step! Im usually neurotic and just pack all my bags, put them by the door & then search the entire room meticulously (even under bed skirts and stuff) for any little thing that could have been looked over lol. Your way sounds much easier & less stressful, thank you for sharing!
This is super helpful! I always have a hard time packing for conventions. I usually end up overpacking because I'm worried about forgetting stuff. I'm definitely going to color-code my lists from now on. Thank you!! ^^
Having a list is really important. I have made a list for every single gown I have made and worn for the local cons I attended (their just an hour drive away so hotels arent a necessity) and sometimes one gown has 20 pieces including the heavy petticoats and high heels which makes me feel better when I have a checklist of everything I will be wearing that day.
HatterInsanity Hee Hee! I have 5 very helpful cats. One is diabetic and gets to come to CONvergence with us. Thank Heavens for the pet friendly hotel across the street from the CON. Cat floof is just part of life.
You're very welcome! I know we all have our own ways of doing even the most simple of tasks so I thought sharing my methods could help in some way. Im really glad to know it did just that!
Hey i found this video a few days ago to learn what I need to do for my first con. I like the way you pack and I like your style of organization so I'm gonna subscribe now xD
you will have to pack accordingly for your mode of transportation. for a train I would suggest maybe one smaller box and the duffel bag. I went by car so I was able to fit all of these things. even for a plane you will have to adjust your bags and what you take by their storage. good luck!
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I always say to go with a character you really love! That way your first con will be even more memorable. Alternatively something really comfortable is also good so you can navigate your first con more easily! Personally my first convention was pretty small and my costume was simple and comfortable so I had the ability to do both!
You can put them in the suitcase if theres room, but usually I just pack them in the car separately. Im 99.9% of the time driving myself so I have plenty of space and in the hotel ill adopt a small corner out of everyone elses way to place my things. Of course youll just have to plan for the space your hotel/transportation allows when packing things! I know some people will wear their more styled wigs if they have nowhere else to put them on the way to the con!
Hi! That's going to depend on your transportation. For a lot of armor pieces I would recommend a hard shell suitcase for more intense travels like on a plane or somewhere you wont have the luggage in your possession at all times. If you're driving you can still use a hard shell suitcase but a cheaper method would be a plastic tote! Of course use bubble wrap, packing paper or even fabric strips/towels to protect your pieces from banging against each other or the paint scuffing. I hope that helps!
