What to bring to Comic-Con

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‘The Convention Center is a hectic place during Comic-Con. It’s a whole lot of bodies, booths, and events to navigate through and it’s not for the weak. If zombies are your jam, then you are probably well versed in apocalyptic survival gear. If not, here is what to bring to Comic-Con in your backpack:

Refillable water bottle: you’ll be on your feet and moving about for most of the day, sometimes even waiting in line outside. Stay hydrated and take advantage of the refill fountains throughout the convention center.

Hat and sunscreen: sometimes getting that signature or that rare issue means waiting in line in the sun for several hours. Don’t bring home a sunburn.

Snacks: considering how often you’ll be waiting in line to get into exclusive panels and screening, you do not want to waste time waiting in line to buy disappointing, unhealthy, and overpriced food in the convention center. Pack some healthy snacks to munch on during the wait times instead.

An extra bag within your bag: between the merch that you can buy, and the freebies given out, you’ll probably walk away from Comic-Con with more than your backpack can carry. We recommend stashing a canvas bag within your main backpack that you can pull out when you’re running out of space.

A Sharpie and a notebook: what if you run into your childhood hero but don’t have anything with which they can give you an autograph??

Battery packs: don’t get stuck with a dead phone.

Cash: though lots of vendors will accept electronic payment, cash is welcome everywhere and in many booths is the only currency accepted. Keeping lots of small bills handy is also a good idea, as many vendors will run out of change.

 What to wear to Comic-Con - Comic-Con is famous for elaborate cosplay. Part of the excitement of attending is getting to see first-hand the incredible costumes that attendees have labored over for months. Plus, it’s really neat to see comic, gaming, and fantasy universes collide. But if you haven’t already invested a hundred hours into custom building an exact replica of an original Storm Trooper costume – not to worry. You don’t have to worry that you’ll feel out of place. Here are some suggestions for what to wear at San Diego Comic-Con:

Easy Comic-Con Costumes - When in doubt, go classic. Clark Kent with a Superman emblem beneath his suit, one of the gang from Scooby Doo, Super Mario Brothers, a Zombie, your favorite Powerpuff Girl… the beauty of Comic-Con is that it applies to such a wide range of genres and time periods. Even if you’re not totally up-to-date with the hottest shows, games, and comics of the year, rest assured that attendees appreciate nostalgia too. The bonus is that a lot of throwback cosplay ideas are relatively simply to create.

Can you go to Comic-Con without a costume?

Absolutely, in fact the majority of attendees don’t do cosplay for the event. And if this is your first time, it may be for the best if you opt for comfort over creativity. If you have a relevant t-shirt, Comic-Con is a great place to wear it. If not, rest assured you’ll be far from the only person there who isn’t decked out in costume. You don’t need to wear a costume to Comic-Con in order to enjoy seeing everybody else’s costume.’ (Source)

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