I’ve in all probability spent entire years of my life at conventions of 1 type or one other. I’ve caught up on new tech at CES, cosplayed at Atlanta’s Dragon Con, and most just lately, reviewed movies and attended concert events 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 when you’re not ready. Getting via conventions is a particular form of survival talent and requires its personal form of gear. Your physique nonetheless has all the identical wants you will have when, say, tenting or mountaineering, however with the added problem of needing to remain linked in an city setting. These picks ought to provide help to survive.
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