I’ve most likely spent entire years of my life at conventions of 1 form or one other. I’ve caught up on new tech at CES, cosplayed at Atlanta’s Dragon Con, and most not too long ago, reviewed motion pictures and attended live shows at SXSW. Whether or not they’re weeklong occasions or one intense day, cons all have one thing in frequent: They’re chaos to navigate if you happen to’re not ready. Getting by conventions is a particular form of survival ability and requires its personal form of gear. Your physique nonetheless has all the identical wants you will have when, say, tenting or climbing, however with the added problem of needing to remain related in an city setting. These picks ought to allow you to survive.
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