I’ve most likely spent complete 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 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 should you’re not ready. Getting by means of conventions is a particular sort of survival talent and requires its personal sort 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 atmosphere. These picks ought to make it easier to survive.
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