I thought this would be a interesting thread, seeing as Fanime is next weekend. How do you guys pack for Fanime? Do you bring everything but the kitchen sink? or are you a minimalist? I'm trying to downgrade my luggage to at least one large bag, but I doubt that's gonna happen XD
I usually try the minimalist approach, but it tends to vary each year, depending on my cosplay(s). XD
I do tend to manage to keep everything to a "one bag" minimum: packing only my cosplay and a few extra "essentials" in terms of clothing, otherwise surviving with just the clothes on my back, LOL. Of course, I also remember to bring the bathroom essentials and stuff.
...Ooooh, I wanna make a list now. I LOVE MAKING LISTS BEFORE FANIME. 8D
I made a list months ago XDXDXD I've tried to trim it down, but it's still really long ><
.....Honestly the day before I just grab random things out of my closet(whatever stands out at the time), throw them into a bagpack(or trash bag), toss random snacks and goodies into it and barely manage to get it closed because I refuse to take more than 1 bag....Then I remember that I still need to put in my toothbrush/mouthwash(VERY IMPORTANT!!) in and have to repack it all over again. Sooo as you can see i'm very prepared and already have it all planned out(.^_^.)b
Most definately :D
I'm really glad that most of my cosplays this year aren't very bulky; it will make the "one bag" goal a bit easier to achieve ^-^
I'm not cosplaying but I'll be in the bay area for nearly two weeks so I've got a lot of clothes for varying weather, gifts for friends, and medical supplies to drag along with me so that takes up a ton of room.
I've got one full-sized rolling suitcase, one small duffel for the medical stuff, and a backpack for my carryon ><'' I've packed about as efficiently as I can, but unfortunately I don't really have the luxury of just tossing a few shirts and pairs of pants into a bag and being done with it.
My roomie and I share one bag.
I make a giant list of everything that could possibly be needed (asprin is great to remember!)
I pack it all and plan out ahead. I like packing.
I already bought a big bag o' snacks to bring.
I'm not worried about space though, since if needed I could fold down the back seats of my lovely hatchback!
Seriously though, asprin is great to bring, any medications, eye drops if you are going to be doing a lot of late nights, mints for on-the-go freshness, my friend brings pepto-bismal (sp?) just in case. Also any chargers for cameras or phones! SERIOUSLY. BRING THEM.
I also bring extra clothes in case of weather changes or someone spilling a whole container of nacho fries on you.
I bring band-aids since I'm clumsy.
Most of all, folks, please bring a good deoderant.
If I was a guy I wouldn't pack so much, but I have to bring all my make-up, accessories, hair care products.... I'm pretty darned typical that way. I bring three kinds of lotion! Regular, face and nice-smelling! Also different pairs of shoes.
....I think I should go make my list.
Anyhow, nothing is worse than forgetting something really important and not being able to have it all weekend. I forgot my shampoo/conditioner a year or two ago and the hotel only had really really terrible stuff that made my hair smell like cleaning products and it was really dry and weird. Arrgh.
I usually end up packing close to 20 boxes of FanimeCon stuff along with my suitcase and duffel bag (full of clothes and toiletries), "Tech" backpack (laptop and other electronics I will need), two Marketing storage bins full of misc. stuff that I use year round to do FanimeCon stuff, and usually a few boxes of other people's stuff (since I drive a van).
Thankfully, the 20 boxes are normally stuff that won't be returning home with me. :X
[Edit: When I do go on vacations, I normally get made fun of for packing too heavy.]
I try to limit myself to one suitcase/duffel bag, plus something to walk around with (messenger bag, or back pack). I start packing my clothes a little early (like right around...NOW); I try to carry 1-2 days of extra clothing. I then carefully consider what I want to bring (camera/camcorder, laptop, etc.) and then carefully plan out what critical thing I will forget to actually pack and bring with me. Sometimes it's a charger. Sometimes it's the thing I wanted to get autographed. I won't know until I get to my destination; it's a mystery game!
I usually end up overpacking... but then I'll realize I forgot like one thing.
Like one year I brought extra clothes, my cosplays, all my makeup, clean thingys (like shampoo), chargers, food, and things for last minute repairs. Then when I was there I realized I forgot normal shoes. So if I just wanted to walk around for a little in normal clothes I had to wear my cosplay shoes XD
I have my list written on my mirror in whiteboard marker. :D
I'm planning on having one small bag for toiletries and accessories, though I might need to bring two if I'm bringing all my kandi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandi_Kid), and one large bag for all my clothes.
I'm gonna go start packing now. ;D
pew pew.
i ended up last year bringing uhhh ... 4 bags? 3 pretty big ones and one smaller one >__<;
/girly girl :(
and i left with a ton of shopping bags. LOL;; on top of what i already had XD;;
Oh, I'm horrible with packing. Even if I am just going overnight to my boyfriend's house for a night and a half I bring a damn suitcase!
This is what I bring:
♣ ENTIRE MAKE-UP COLLECTION {You never know WHAT you may need. Something could come up and suddenly you don't have something because you left it at all. ]:}
♦ All costumes and maybe some extra accessories in case something comes up or I get an idea for an added piece to an already existing cosplay.
♠ Bath supplies like shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste/brush/floss/retainers/rinse/mints/gum, facial cleansers {It can get hot and sweaty sometimes walking all day at a convention and you don't want to break out. So make sure you clean all you make-up off before bed and in the morning too. You want to be fresh!}
♥ LOADS OF MONEY! In a safe travel pouch that I have that I took to Europe with me. I don't trust my wallet and I don't want to be carrying a huge purse around with me all day. :3
♣ I bring a camera for pictures and it's battery charger.
♥ REMEMBER PHONE CHARGERS AND REMEMBER TO TAKE THEM BACK HOME WITH YOU TOO!
♦ I bring a lot of different shoes with me and in my car I keep a spare extra in case, say, I am wearing heels and my feet get tired.
♥ My friend has a little first aid kit she carries with her in case sometimes happens which something always does. I am the clumsiest fool ever to live. Or soon die.. ]:
♣ Music players, headphones, contacts [for eyes], wigs, pencils and notepads for notes if I attend a panel, a list of people I follow on DeviantArt that have booths in the artist alley. They won't tell you in the alley where someone is located, so if you go there and you know an artist you adore is going to be there, be sure to write down their name and booth numbers.
♣ Sunscreen, jewelry..
In general I just kind of throw everything I THINK I need into my suitcase. The big one.
Last year my suitcase was nicknamed "The House" due to its massive size. Example: "We'll be okay for food. After all, she brought her entire house, there's gotta be a kitchen in there." Oh, and one time it was early-ish and I needed something out of my suitcase, but someone had turned it on its side and was sleeping on the floor right next to it, so I had to lift it and put it on the bed without disturbing anyone. But it was heavy and slipped. I caught it right before it smashed the dude's face. o___o;
...This year I'm hoping to downgrade the amount I pack. xD;;
I've been mostly packed since the end of March, actually. </DEDICATION> See, I'm away in college in Oregon, and all of my cosplay stuff/the majority of what I need for Fanime is at home. Knowing I wouldn't be home again until Day Zero, I made sure I packed the bulk of my stuff during Spring Break. Otherwise I would've only had a few hours to pack and go food shopping before my group left for San Jose; additionally, due to my flight home being at 5:20 am, I'm obviously going to be dead tired and am prone to forgetfulness even when I'm NOT tired, so it wouldn't be the best day for me to frantically pack. xD
I'll probably packing the rest of my stuff that I'm flying home with this weekend. I need to pack my hot pot (for cooking ramen and mac and cheese!) as well as various food (only things I can take on the plane and won't get crushed/destroyed of course; I'm only bringing a carry on) some spare non-cosplay clothes that I don't already have at home, my cosmetics bag with my makeup/contacts/toothbrush/etc, pajamas, basic stuff. I wonder if airport security will question why I have a hot pot... >3>;
I think I average 5? or 6 bags for con- then again, I do wear 4 outfits a day, so...
I haven't needed to make a list of things to pack for anything in years. I just automatically grab what I need for whatever trip I am packing for. It will take me about 30 minutes to pack for Fanime.
Quote from: Armored-Heart on May 19, 2011, 09:45:23 PM
Last year my suitcase was nicknamed "The House" due to its massive size. Example: "We'll be okay for food. After all, she brought her entire house, there's gotta be a kitchen in there." Oh, and one time it was early-ish and I needed something out of my suitcase, but someone had turned it on its side and was sleeping on the floor right next to it, so I had to lift it and put it on the bed without disturbing anyone. But it was heavy and slipped. I caught it right before it smashed the dude's face. o___o;
...This year I'm hoping to downgrade the amount I pack. xD;;
I've been mostly packed since the end of March, actually. </DEDICATION> See, I'm away in college in Oregon, and all of my cosplay stuff/the majority of what I need for Fanime is at home. Knowing I wouldn't be home again until Day Zero, I made sure I packed the bulk of my stuff during Spring Break. Otherwise I would've only had a few hours to pack and go food shopping before my group left for San Jose; additionally, due to my flight home being at 5:20 am, I'm obviously going to be dead tired and am prone to forgetfulness even when I'm NOT tired, so it wouldn't be the best day for me to frantically pack. xD
I'll probably packing the rest of my stuff that I'm flying home with this weekend. I need to pack my hot pot (for cooking ramen and mac and cheese!) as well as various food (only things I can take on the plane and won't get crushed/destroyed of course; I'm only bringing a carry on) some spare non-cosplay clothes that I don't already have at home, my cosmetics bag with my makeup/contacts/toothbrush/etc, pajamas, basic stuff. I wonder if airport security will question why I have a hot pot... >3>;
That would've really sucked if you hit that dude in the face >.<
I thought about bringing some sort of food with me, or some kind of cooking device (similar to the hotpot) but then that's more to pack and I'm also lazy XD. If I bring anything, it will non-perishable so I can easily store it in my hotel room without an ice chest.
Quote from: xichisex on May 19, 2011, 09:08:18 PM
In general I just kind of throw everything I THINK I need into my suitcase. The big one.
That is why I pack so much stuff XD I know I will leave something at home cause I think I don't need it, I will end up needing it, and then I'll be pissed the whole weekend that I left it at home.
I usually bring a big duffel bag and a messenger/bag backpack. Usually I pack at the last minute but finals and last minute cosplay things (FIRST YEAR COSPLAYING) are making me pack stuff earlier for once.
NECESSITIES:
Glasses, Wallet, Phone, Keys, Phone Charger, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Q-Tips
PLEASURE:
Replacement Phone Battery, Playing Cards, Yugioh Deck, Longboard, iPod, Headphones, Glowsticks, Notepad, Sharpie, Bag of Quarters, Chapstick, Hand Sanitizer, Camera, Camera Charger, Thumb Drive
There is probably a bunch more I'm not thinking of right this second but hopefully my little list helped someone remember something they might have forgot otherwise :X
I am an OCD preplanner, and part of that means that I have a spreadsheet with tabs for each cosplay and what I pack for each one, so it's easy to eliminate what's not relevant to a given con. My friends laugh at me, but it works. I also tend to pack more than should be possible into my roller bags (which then weigh a TON), but I'm driving, so that's okay. XD Last year I think I came up with two rollers (one at the upper end of carry-on size, one small), a rather packed garment bag, two decent-sized tote bags, a laundry basket of Other People's Stuff, a sword bag, and Minazuki (giant manta ray plush XD ), plus the food bag and one of those 2.5gal water jugs. It could conceivably have been less, except I think I brought six or seven cosplays and it's rare for me to have less than ten yards of fabric in one. XD
I tend to pack a lot of stuff into ziplock bags or containers of some sort -- cosplay accessories and makeup in boxes, socks in a bag to compress them smaller, etc. The garment bag is mostly because of my Trinity Blood costume, which is enough of a beast to iron when it's been hanging; I dread to think what it'd be like if I had to fold it up. Thirty-five yards of fabric or so in the dress and two skirts. I think Minazuki's probably the biggest space-eater, but he's comfortable. The tote bags work really well for things like shoes and wigs and whatnot, in my experience.
Some of the less typical things I consider necessities: a Tide pen. A press cloth for ironing. A smaller surge protector that has two USB charging outlets. A hand fan, because I tend to overheat in most cosplay. Smaller bills for tipping hotel staff. Cosplay repair kit. Painkillers (and the rest of a basic first aid kit). A notebook and pen that will go everywhere with me.
I wouldn't say I bring everything and the kitchen sink, and I'd say for a cosplayer I'm fairly minimalist, but ... I'm a cosplayer. That automatically multiplies the luggage by a LOT.
Quote from: lady_tomoko on May 19, 2011, 10:56:12 PM
Quote from: Armored-Heart on May 19, 2011, 09:45:23 PM
Last year my suitcase was nicknamed "The House" due to its massive size. Example: "We'll be okay for food. After all, she brought her entire house, there's gotta be a kitchen in there." Oh, and one time it was early-ish and I needed something out of my suitcase, but someone had turned it on its side and was sleeping on the floor right next to it, so I had to lift it and put it on the bed without disturbing anyone. But it was heavy and slipped. I caught it right before it smashed the dude's face. o___o;
...This year I'm hoping to downgrade the amount I pack. xD;;
I've been mostly packed since the end of March, actually. </DEDICATION> See, I'm away in college in Oregon, and all of my cosplay stuff/the majority of what I need for Fanime is at home. Knowing I wouldn't be home again until Day Zero, I made sure I packed the bulk of my stuff during Spring Break. Otherwise I would've only had a few hours to pack and go food shopping before my group left for San Jose; additionally, due to my flight home being at 5:20 am, I'm obviously going to be dead tired and am prone to forgetfulness even when I'm NOT tired, so it wouldn't be the best day for me to frantically pack. xD
I'll probably packing the rest of my stuff that I'm flying home with this weekend. I need to pack my hot pot (for cooking ramen and mac and cheese!) as well as various food (only things I can take on the plane and won't get crushed/destroyed of course; I'm only bringing a carry on) some spare non-cosplay clothes that I don't already have at home, my cosmetics bag with my makeup/contacts/toothbrush/etc, pajamas, basic stuff. I wonder if airport security will question why I have a hot pot... >3>;
That would've really sucked if you hit that dude in the face >.<
I thought about bringing some sort of food with me, or some kind of cooking device (similar to the hotpot) but then that's more to pack and I'm also lazy XD. If I bring anything, it will non-perishable so I can easily store it in my hotel room without an ice chest.
Oh my God I know, I was like "HOLY EFF, THAT WAS CLOSE. .______.;" xDD;
Bringing other food/things you can use to cook food is a great way to save money. c: My friends and I usually bring a cooler or two; luckily the Fairmont has ice machines, and we'd rather not pay extra for a mini-fridge so it works out pretty well.
.....Seriously after reading some of your post I'm starting to think maybe I don't pack enough('_'?)
Though in all honesty I don't think I'd be able to fill up 5-6 suitcases even if I tried=_=
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
I pack a ton xD Fanime is a long event, so I always want to be prepared for whatever could come up. I have that "motherly" thing where I pack a ton of extra things in case someone else in my group forgets something ^^;;;;
I always have a separate bag (or 2) for cosplay, a bag of snacks/small food items, a bag of extra blankets, and then my clothes duffle~the duffle is usually packed to the seam with all kinds of extra clothes [6-7 shirts, 3-4 jeans, etc], because I always worry, "Well, what if I spill something, what if it's super hot and I need to change out of sweaty clothes, what if...?" My OCD sorta paid off last year, when my friend forgot to bring something to sleep in. So I just busted out the extra set of sleep wear I had brought along "just in case" xD;;
I think I'm going to have about three bags. One for cosplays one for regular clothes and my kandi and a bag for the stuff I buy. They aren't really big bags but they get the job done ;D
Heck in don't bring normal clothing sept cosplay...ad some how every year it all fits in one bag...
I pack relatively light.
A change of shirt, trousers and underthings for every day.
( Top hat, waist coat, frock coat and accessories are worn, don't need to be packed. )
A pair of nice shoes, as worn combat boots aren't quite so nice for the Black & White Ball.
Costume pieces. This year it is a crow-beak respirator, last year it was the Steampunk clawed glove ( which if I can repair in time, will make another appearance )
Toiletries
Make up
Phone/battery Chargers
An ice chest with food. Cereal, peanut butter, bread, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit.
Camera and mono-pod.
Most important things: a 6-pack of 5-hour Energy shots and a bottle of Alleve
If I'm bringing recently-finished projects to a con, I'll bring a repair kit. But the glove I know is fragile, and the mask I know is sturdy, so won't bring them this time.
So, 1 suit case, one chest of food.
Update: PACKING HAS BEGUN
I just got all my packing done today after I went to buy food supplies :3 food all fits in a backpack, have my cosplay outfits in one small duffel bag(I could fit more in the bag, but I'm trying to keep them as un-wrinked as possible) and the rest of my normal clothes and stuff in a medium duffel bag.
All I need to pack now is my tooth brush XD
I have been slowly packing for two weeks now. I made a list of every item for every Cosplay and went from item one, to item two hundred and seventeen. I am prepared. Totally. XD I have to be sure and have everythin though cause I'm coming down from Washinton to get to Fanime. There I no 'oops I forgot' moments for me! Lolol.
Quote from: lady_tomoko on May 19, 2011, 10:56:12 PM
Quote from: Armored-Heart on May 19, 2011, 09:45:23 PM
Last year my suitcase was nicknamed "The House" due to its massive size. Example: "We'll be okay for food. After all, she brought her entire house, there's gotta be a kitchen in there." Oh, and one time it was early-ish and I needed something out of my suitcase, but someone had turned it on its side and was sleeping on the floor right next to it, so I had to lift it and put it on the bed without disturbing anyone. But it was heavy and slipped. I caught it right before it smashed the dude's face. o___o;
...This year I'm hoping to downgrade the amount I pack. xD;;
I've been mostly packed since the end of March, actually. </DEDICATION> See, I'm away in college in Oregon, and all of my cosplay stuff/the majority of what I need for Fanime is at home. Knowing I wouldn't be home again until Day Zero, I made sure I packed the bulk of my stuff during Spring Break. Otherwise I would've only had a few hours to pack and go food shopping before my group left for San Jose; additionally, due to my flight home being at 5:20 am, I'm obviously going to be dead tired and am prone to forgetfulness even when I'm NOT tired, so it wouldn't be the best day for me to frantically pack. xD
I'll probably packing the rest of my stuff that I'm flying home with this weekend. I need to pack my hot pot (for cooking ramen and mac and cheese!) as well as various food (only things I can take on the plane and won't get crushed/destroyed of course; I'm only bringing a carry on) some spare non-cosplay clothes that I don't already have at home, my cosmetics bag with my makeup/contacts/toothbrush/etc, pajamas, basic stuff. I wonder if airport security will question why I have a hot pot... >3>;
That would've really sucked if you hit that dude in the face >.<
I thought about bringing some sort of food with me, or some kind of cooking device (similar to the hotpot) but then that's more to pack and I'm also lazy XD. If I bring anything, it will non-perishable so I can easily store it in my hotel room without an ice chest.
Quote from: xichisex on May 19, 2011, 09:08:18 PM
In general I just kind of throw everything I THINK I need into my suitcase. The big one.
That is why I pack so much stuff XD I know I will leave something at home cause I think I don't need it, I will end up needing it, and then I'll be pissed the whole weekend that I left it at home.
The most hotel rooms do not provide a microwave or a fridge but they generally provided a coffee maker which you can use to get hot water. I'm bring cheap dry food such as cup-of-noodles and "just add water" soups. It's not the best diet, but it'll do for Fanime.
Quote from: Charis on May 20, 2011, 08:51:18 AM
I am an OCD preplanner, and part of that means that I have a spreadsheet with tabs for each cosplay and what I pack for each one, so it's easy to eliminate what's not relevant to a given con. My friends laugh at me, but it works. I also tend to pack more than should be possible into my roller bags (which then weigh a TON), but I'm driving, so that's okay. XD Last year I think I came up with two rollers (one at the upper end of carry-on size, one small), a rather packed garment bag, two decent-sized tote bags, a laundry basket of Other People's Stuff, a sword bag, and Minazuki (giant manta ray plush XD ), plus the food bag and one of those 2.5gal water jugs. It could conceivably have been less, except I think I brought six or seven cosplays and it's rare for me to have less than ten yards of fabric in one. XD
I tend to pack a lot of stuff into ziplock bags or containers of some sort -- cosplay accessories and makeup in boxes, socks in a bag to compress them smaller, etc. The garment bag is mostly because of my Trinity Blood costume, which is enough of a beast to iron when it's been hanging; I dread to think what it'd be like if I had to fold it up. Thirty-five yards of fabric or so in the dress and two skirts. I think Minazuki's probably the biggest space-eater, but he's comfortable. The tote bags work really well for things like shoes and wigs and whatnot, in my experience.
Some of the less typical things I consider necessities: a Tide pen. A press cloth for ironing. A smaller surge protector that has two USB charging outlets. A hand fan, because I tend to overheat in most cosplay. Smaller bills for tipping hotel staff. Cosplay repair kit. Painkillers (and the rest of a basic first aid kit). A notebook and pen that will go everywhere with me.
You and I have similiar styles. But, I never even thought of using Excel to manage my individual cosplays. I always had Word documents that were scattered around with notes of what I need to bring or work on. I should start using Excel for that.
Haha so I started putting stuff in a suitcase...turns put the inside was a mess now o have to was all the black costume parts...UGH!!!!
So I cleaned it...and now slowly putting stuff in the bag...slowly...
Shoes...wigs...costumes...props...all have to fit in one bag...
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
A lot of girls can tell you that after a while the smell of not showering and then mixing Axe with it, tends to smell FAR too strong and frankly disgusting. Just shower.
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
A lot of girls can tell you that after a while the smell of not showering and then mixing Axe with it, tends to smell FAR too strong and frankly disgusting. Just shower.
Sorry, I think you missed the sarcasm the first time around. I have bolded it. ;D
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 11:38:55 AM
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
A lot of girls can tell you that after a while the smell of not showering and then mixing Axe with it, tends to smell FAR too strong and frankly disgusting. Just shower.
Sorry, I think you missed the sarcasm the first time around. I have bolded it. ;D
Honestly, I did. I did miss it. xD I will not lie.
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:41:54 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 11:38:55 AM
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
A lot of girls can tell you that after a while the smell of not showering and then mixing Axe with it, tends to smell FAR too strong and frankly disgusting. Just shower.
Sorry, I think you missed the sarcasm the first time around. I have bolded it. ;D
Honestly, I did. I did miss it. xD I will not lie.
Trust me, I am no fan of fanboy funk. :D
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 11:54:29 AM
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:41:54 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 11:38:55 AM
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
A lot of girls can tell you that after a while the smell of not showering and then mixing Axe with it, tends to smell FAR too strong and frankly disgusting. Just shower.
Sorry, I think you missed the sarcasm the first time around. I have bolded it. ;D
Honestly, I did. I did miss it. xD I will not lie.
Trust me, I am no fan of fanboy funk. :D
Thank gawd. That's a relief. D:
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 20, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
What to bring:
A flat of red bull: To keep you going throughout the con.
A can of Axe body spray: To sidestep that whole "showering" issue (Hygiene's so overrated!)
A costco bin of red vines: to provide you with invaluable nutrients.
That's about it. Anything else is unnecessary. [/sarcasm]
Sarcasm aside, I know people that live by this during convention season. It's a little scary. :P
I haven't started packing, and my biggest prop doesn't even have the last coat of paint on it yet. *biggest procrastinator* And considering I'm leaving right after work on Thursday... yeah this'll be fun hahaha.
A good deodorant should certainly be on the packing list for Fanime, but Axe smells like an asthma attack.
I'm totally about to start packing.... AGAIN!
Weeeee. Laundry done! I love lists.
Quote from: Mango Bunny on May 24, 2011, 03:19:09 PM
A good deodorant should certainly be on the packing list for Fanime, but Axe smells like an asthma attack.
LOL, "Axe body spray: even angels will fall... to the ground gagging." :P
Quote from: Mango Bunny on May 24, 2011, 03:19:09 PM
A good deodorant should certainly be on the packing list for Fanime, but Axe smells like an asthma attack.
I'm totally about to start packing.... AGAIN!
Weeeee. Laundry done! I love lists.
Srsly. I tell my boyfriend NOT to use Axe, but instead to just wear his Old Spice deodorant. <3 That shit smells like heaven to me. And it comes and goes when he raises his arms. xD That way it isn't overbearing.
I'm allergic to most Axe smells T_T It's so icky.
I love Old Spice too - it's such a classic. I know a lot of guys think it smells "old" but to me it just smells comforting and timeless. It's been around forever because it's never going to go out of style!
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Mango Bunny on May 24, 2011, 03:19:09 PM
A good deodorant should certainly be on the packing list for Fanime, but Axe smells like an asthma attack.
I'm totally about to start packing.... AGAIN!
Weeeee. Laundry done! I love lists.
Srsly. I tell my boyfriend NOT to use Axe, but instead to just wear his Old Spice deodorant. <3 That shit smells like heaven to me. And it comes and goes when he raises his arms. xD That way it isn't overbearing.
Hello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
Hello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
YES! 8D
I tend to pack light, things like extra shirts, pants, underwear, socks.
My costume, is another story tho. :p
Of the top of my head I'm bringing:
backpack
deodorant/toothbrush
3 different shirts
3 different pants/shorts
2 pairs of shoes
sleeping bag
arcade stick/gc controller
thats about all i really need lol. being a guy is simple
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
Hello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Omg! Who are you cosplaying as? xD I want to find you at Fanime now.
electronics bag clothes bag medicine/toothbrush bag ? lolz
last year, i had a huge old Navy ( not Old Navy) pack, with three cosplays, changes of regular clothes, hats, kit bag, a stick horse, boots, dress shoes, clothes, and more than one bottle of alcohol.
this year, one 30" suitcase, a briefcase, and a hula hoop. if it werent for my foot brace, i wouldnt need a bag that big, but i need to take it just to be safe. also, i steampunked it.
Well, I'd like to say I'm a minimalist, but I'm a cosplayer, so.....XD
Though even with that, I usually am able to limit myself to one medium-large sized suitcase and one small carry on when it comes to clothes/cosplay, plus my purse and food (read: junk food) contribution. My friends and I have been rooming together for Fanime for about 5 years, so we each have things that we bring to share to save room (mostly to avoid 4 identical copies of things we only need one of). Planning for Fanime is a year long process! XD
However, this year my careful planning may go out the window, since I am bring 3 cosplays this year instead of my usual 1 lol
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
Hello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Omg! Who are you cosplaying as? xD I want to find you at Fanime now.
If I had the physique I'd be the Old Spice man, lol. I'll be selling at the swap meet on Thursday with a Pajama Stocking cosplayer...so maybe you can find me that way? Haha.
All packed and will be on my plane to SFO in about 4.5hrs.
Will be nice to be back in the States. Ahhh--- ENGLISHHHHHHH!!! I miss youuu!!
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 10:37:40 PM
Quote from: xichisex on May 24, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on May 24, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
Hello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Omg! Who are you cosplaying as? xD I want to find you at Fanime now.
Omg same here :)
If I had the physique I'd be the Old Spice man, lol. I'll be selling at the swap meet on Thursday with a Pajama Stocking cosplayer...so maybe you can find me that way? Haha.
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I actually was planning on going to the Swap Meet on Thursday anyway, so maybe I'll see ya there ^-^
Heels, cosplay, makeup/face stuff, like, or or two pairs of regular street clothes and.... that's pretty much it. ;D
A large duffle bag for me~~ (:
Can't WAITTTT :DD
QuoteHello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Congratulations, you basically just quoted my entire skit for the Fanime Masquarade Contest. Lmao
Quote from: Yatta Dante on May 25, 2011, 05:11:16 AM
QuoteHello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Congratulations, you basically just quoted my entire skit for the Fanime Masquarade Contest. Lmao
My expectations for Masquerade have now been raised. It better be good. ;D
Quote from: Yatta Dante on May 25, 2011, 05:11:16 AM
QuoteHello ladies. Look at your man, now back at me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn't me. But if he stopped using ladies' scented bodywash and switched to Old Spice he could smell like he's me.
Look down, back up. Where are you? You're at Fanime with the man your man could smell like. What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it. It's an oyster with two tickets to Yamaga-san's party. Look again, the tickets are now pocky! Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not like a lady. I am in line for FLOW. *old spice whistle*
Congratulations, you basically just quoted my entire skit for the Fanime Masquarade Contest. Lmao
So who's the copycat? HMMMMM?!
I just finished packing! :D My friend who isn't even cosplaying has one x-large suitcase, and a smaller, but still large one with just shoes. SHOES. :|
Me, who is cosplaying three things, has one large suitcase with all my cosplay stuff including shoes, cosplays, wigs, accessories. Then another, smaller suitcase with clothes not for cosplaying in as well as normal shoes, and then a smaller suitcase even with all make-up, hair supplies, deodorant, clippers for wigs in case, hairsprays, hair gels, contacts, and other random stuff. THEN! I have a little stand up bag that has things like lotion and facial cleansers that have dispenser tops that I don't trust having in my suitcase in case something presses on them and they crap goes everywhere.
:D And we are staying in a house fully supplied of all bath needs we require and beds. 30 minute drive down 101 to get to the convention center, but its worth it, plus free meals!
Me being the wonderful procerastinator I am, is still packing :D I've got basically everything packed, it's just the little things that need to be packed now. Im frantically cleaning my apartment so I don't come back to a huge mess XD
So, I'm packing right now. I'm going to have so much stuff, I almost feel bad for the giant corner of the Hotel Room I'll have to claim. I've got:
-Two Flagpoles (With Flags)
-Giant garbage bag with wigheads (For displaying wigs during the swap meet)
-My camera, tripod, and reflectors
-My Laptop bag
-A little Gothic Lolita purse
-My Sewing Machine
-My Electric Bass for one of my cosplays
-A paper bag of food for my hotelmates
-A big suitcase with my cosplays/clothes
-A duffel bag with costumes for the swap meet
-A big bag with all the books/DVD's/Fabrics for the swap meet.
I feel like I'm forgetting something....
I will commence packing very soon seeing as how I'm due to leave for San Jose in 6 hours.
I have 4 pairs of footwear to pack this year... ugh.
This is going to be the first time I am bringing so much to fanime! I have enough food to last me and a friend all con, three different costumes, plus all the stuff I actually NEED like clothes! Then there's make-up too. Crap! My friend's car is kinda small too so I don't even know how we will fit everything in there! LOL!
Quote from: Kiara on May 26, 2011, 03:19:29 AM
So, I'm packing right now. I'm going to have so much stuff, I almost feel bad for the giant corner of the Hotel Room I'll have to claim. I've got:
-Two Flagpoles (With Flags)
-Giant garbage bag with wigheads (For displaying wigs during the swap meet)
-My camera, tripod, and reflectors
-My Laptop bag
-A little Gothic Lolita purse
-My Sewing Machine
-My Electric Bass for one of my cosplays
-A paper bag of food for my hotelmates
-A big suitcase with my cosplays/clothes
-A duffel bag with costumes for the swap meet
-A big bag with all the books/DVD's/Fabrics for the swap meet.
I feel like I'm forgetting something....
Ahahahahha~ I see Kate. :D
Packing tonight~ Leaving tomorrow after school! HYPE!
suitcase full of my sister and my clothes/cosplay etc
laptop bag
camera bag
a small duffel bag full of cosmetics (entire makeup collection!) and hair/ wig stuff and toothbrush toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo etc
a handbag
Also while packing I lost my favorite wig comb. :'(