{"id":7332,"date":"2013-07-13T16:29:28","date_gmt":"2013-07-13T23:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forbiddenpanel.com\/PanelCast\/?p=7332"},"modified":"2013-07-15T01:20:34","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T08:20:34","slug":"are-you-equipped-to-handle-comic-con-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forbiddenpanel.com\/PanelCast\/are-you-equipped-to-handle-comic-con-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Equipped to Handle Comic-Con 2013?"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Martin Bright<\/i><\/p>\n

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Do you have everything you need for Comic Con?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Comic Con is approaching at SUPER SPEED and it\u2019s time to start packing. You are going to need comfy clothes, fresh SHARPIES, a bag, snacks, headphones, sunglasses, DEODORANT, energy drinks, a good pair of shoes, batteries, phone charger, pain medication, collectibles to get autographed, a hat, traveling pillow… That list could go on and on and on. When it comes to Comic Con packing, it\u2019s up to everyone\u2019s personal discretion for what to actually bring. Here are some specific items I will be carrying and a few recommendations on how to not lose your mind when prepping for Con.\"\"<\/p>\n

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  1. Apparel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Comfy clothes are a must. Wear clothes that handle weather and room temperature changes. Light layers are always a smart way to go and make for extra utilization out on the floor. For example a sweatshirt or zip-up hoodie can be used to keep you warm AND as a pillow; using a sweatshirt will save you from having to carry around a pillow or laying on hard surfaces while waiting in line.<\/p>\n

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    A rolled up hoodie makes a great pillow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    1. Shoes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Technically shoes fall under apparel, but they truly are SO IMPORTANT that they need their own section. There are all kinds of geeky-themed, athletic, and stylish shoes out there but they are not always the most comfortable. Remember you\u2019ll be standing in line for long periods of time and are going to want cushioning; foot pain can lead to back pain that leads to headaches and fatigue \u2013 all bad when you need to be on the go for 20 hours a day (that will seriously be the case in terms of time at Con).<\/p>\n

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      DC Comics’ Aquaman “chucks” by CONVERSE (back) and ZIPZ’s Comix Slip Ons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Personally, I\u2019ll be wearing a few different pairs of shoes. My Converse Chucks and Comix ZIPZ will look cool but I added some Dr. Scholl\u2019s gel inserts for extra padding. The most comfortable and my highest recommended shoe this year are SANUKS slip-ons.<\/p>\n

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      Women’s (left) and Men’s Sanuks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      My girlfriend and I have been testing these half shoes\/half sandals out for the last few months at Disneyland, in lines for midnight movies, and general shopping weekends. Vanessa says for the ladies these shoes are comfortable, a good fit and hold up on long days. Same goes for the guys; these shoes go with jeans and shorts, no laces to keep tied, have a really cushiony sole and barely weigh anything. I\u2019ll be wearing these for three of the five days I am in San Diego. (And if SANUKS is reading this, Vanessa and I are totally willing to do endorsements for shoes)<\/p>\n

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      1. Equipment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        I already mentioned things like fresh SHARPIES, bags and boards for comics, batteries and chargers for your devices in my \u201cHow To Survive Comic Con<\/a>\u201d article. I want to focus on a few specific items here though:<\/p>\n

        Poster tubes are a life-saver for, well, posters and art prints. These little cardboard tubes tossed inside your regular bag will prevents tears, wrinkles and crunching of precious purchases and S.W.A.G. while at Comic Con. You can get one for under ten dollars anywhere shipping products are sold or find a fancier plastic one with a carrying strap on the Exhibit Hall floor for a little more.<\/p>\n

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        Comics Cases are becoming extremely popular. Two years ago I barely ever saw attendees using them but now, you can see them in many fans\u2019 bags.\u00a0 I found one on Amazon for ten dollars but it may be late for shipping purposes. Check with local comic shops and on the Exhibit Hall floor to pick up one of these, holds a dozen bagged & boarded comics, organizes them for easy access at signings, and keeps them from bends and crunching in your bag.<\/p>\n

        A good back pack or carrying bag is also a MUST HAVE at the convention. A bag is someplace to store chargers, S.W.A.G., your jacket or even to block the wind (just in case). Padding on the straps of a bag is important to remember because of the amount of time they will be carried as well as the capacity of the bag for your needs. This year\u2019s WB S.W.A.G. bags have been shrunk down (no longer 3\u2019 x 3\u2019 and added a cape) to make them easier to maneuver through crowds with and should serve as a good \u201ccarry all\u201d for attendees (NOT TO MENTION IT\u2019S FREE). When the bag gets too heavy to carry, other exhibitors will be giving out other free bags and you can drop the filled bag at the \u201cHolding Service\u201d in the lobby of the convention center until the end of the day and fill a new bag.<\/p>\n

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        What it really all comes down to what you will be comfortable walking around wearing and carrying. The lighter the better and the longer you\u2019ll be able to last for those exclusive panels and S.W.A.G. chases. Now finish packing and start resting, we have less than a week until Fanboys and Fangirls take over San Diego, CA for a week of awesomeness!<\/p>\n

        Follow me on\u00a0TWITTER<\/a>\u00a0during Comic Con and Follow\u00a0FORBIDDEN PANEL<\/a>\u00a0for updates throughout the convention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        by Martin Bright Comic Con is approaching at SUPER SPEED and it\u2019s time to start packing. You are going to need comfy clothes, fresh SHARPIES, a bag, snacks, headphones, sunglasses, DEODORANT, energy drinks, a good pair of shoes, batteries, phone charger, pain medication, collectibles to get autographed, a hat, traveling pillow… That list could go […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[73,14],"tags":[249,114],"class_list":["post-7332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-comic-con","category-news","tag-comic-con","tag-s-w-a-g"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1opIU-1Ug","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5101,"url":"https:\/\/forbiddenpanel.com\/PanelCast\/comic-con-international-2013-online-badge-preregistration\/","url_meta":{"origin":7332,"position":0},"title":"COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2013: ONLINE BADGE PREREGISTRATION","author":"Forbidden Panel","date":"August 2, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013 \u00a0 Thursday-Sunday July 18-21, 2013 Preview Night: Wednesday, July 17\u00a0 Each year more and more attendees line up for Comic-Con preregistration. 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