What to bring to Comic Con

Hello again to my fellow readers of this little blog of mine.  I was up tonight getting my packing done as preview night is less than 24 hours away and Day one of comic con will start approximately 30 hours from now.  So here are a few quick tips on what to bring to comic con.

Backpack - I believe a backpack is super important to have.  It seems pretty obvious but I use to think that having one of the many bags passed out at comic con, WB and SYFY just to name a couple, was enough for me.  But not having a free hand to look at something or to grab a pen or to snap a photo, or to look at the twitter feed or even to eat got to be quite inconvenient.  Even with the new WB bags converting as a backpack was not really as comfortable as my personal backpack.

Poster Tube - Another necessity of mine.  I believe Fox has been giving out poster tubes for the past 2-3 years now but those tubes won't fit the full size 27x44 posters.  I also suggest having a smaller 12-14" x 1" diameter tube to handle the smaller posters.  Lastly try to get a comfortable strap for the tube or get one of those heavy duty plastic ones with the strap built in. 

Folder - I suggest having a small 1/4 - 1/2" binder and/or a trapper keeper type folder to hold postcards, photos, portraits, and other items that you don't want rolled or folded.

Sketch Book - This, of course, is only pertinent to the art lovers out there but it should also be a no brainer.  What's good about having one is when you run into the random star or special person and need something for them to sign.  Boom! Pen and sketch book and you're ready to go.

Business Cards - For those who may be looking to network but it is also a good way to make new friends and share info when the phone dies or the pen dies.

Snacks - I may have said this in my previous posts but I want to get the most out of the con.  Heck it only comes around once a year and I would rather wait in line for panels and such rather than food.  Have non perishables handy such as trail mix, PB&J sammich, bag of chips.  It's not a meal but it will sate you until you truly want to sit down for a meal.

Again I hope this helps the newbies.