I’ve in all probability spent entire years of my life at conventions of 1 variety 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 movies and attended live shows at SXSW. Whether they’re weeklong occasions or one intense day, cons all have one thing in widespread: They’re chaos to navigate in the event you’re not ready. Getting by conventions is a particular type of survival talent and requires its personal type of gear. Your physique nonetheless has all the identical wants you may have when, say, tenting or mountain climbing, however with the added problem of needing to remain linked in an city surroundings. These picks ought to provide help to survive.
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