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Help Me Help You To Not Forget!
So as Prime is quickly approaching (not really quick enough but whatever) I wanted to get everything straight from people who have flown a lot/past pax goers/anybody that can help. I am flying to seattle and I don't want to forget a single thing.. So I made a list! This is what i have so far! Please let me (and i'm sure many other people who may see this) know what you bring that is not on my list! 
My List (so-far):
Tickets
Undies
Socks
Shorts
Shirts
3DS
3DS Charger
3DS Games
Tablet
Tablet Charger
Phone Charger
Canz
Backpack/Bag
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (just incase i meet James Rolfe <333)
Black/Silver Sharpies
Health and Beauty Bag
Earbuds
Portable Battery Pack
Also if you can think of anything that needs to be done BEFORE you fly out (call the bank or call to confirm hotel reservations) write that as well!
Thanks for looking!
My List (so-far):
Tickets
Undies
Socks
Shorts
Shirts
3DS
3DS Charger
3DS Games
Tablet
Tablet Charger
Phone Charger
Canz
Backpack/Bag
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (just incase i meet James Rolfe <333)
Black/Silver Sharpies
Health and Beauty Bag
Earbuds
Portable Battery Pack
Also if you can think of anything that needs to be done BEFORE you fly out (call the bank or call to confirm hotel reservations) write that as well!
Thanks for looking!
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Edit: Also note another checklist from the FAQ (click Spoiler)
[X] Order Badges [X] Hotel [ X ] Flight [ X ] Time Off [ X ] Bobcat [ . ] Office Set [ . ] Challenge Coin [ . ] Sanity
Sorry, didn't aim it at you. Just meant to add it in general just so this list is reusable for everyone. There is also a Target (2-story, first multi-story grocery/multi-purpose store with cart escalator I've seen) and mall nearby if you forget anything.
Edit: It's late and my reading comprehension has gone downhill.
[X] Order Badges [X] Hotel [ X ] Flight [ X ] Time Off [ X ] Bobcat [ . ] Office Set [ . ] Challenge Coin [ . ] Sanity
Good Call! I cant decide over that or Simons Quest
My Body Is always Reggie
Honestly to get to meet him is my dream. I've watched all of his content for years. I absolutely love him.
Same, my wife and I stay up late on the regular and watch his video's over and over. He's the man!
My Body Is always Reggie
Edit: Proper clothes and such are a must of course, but I figure that's a given.
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
Twitter @Pogoplay
i was also told to bring snacks like packs of peanuts or granola bars for when you get hungry standing in lines. also notepad and pen to write down the contact info of all your new friends
PAX 2014: had a blast.. let's do it again!
As well as a Target
Target Stores
1401 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Both are great places to get snacks or pick up things you may have forgotten
Attendee: Prime 12,13,14 East 13
THE NOOB TUBE! Still have mine from 2010!
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
Twitter @Pogoplay
While this might seem like a logical thing to do because you are a person who has to live near other people who appreciate this, there always seem to be some people who manage to exude a certain aroma during the show, some even on the first day.
So yes. Bring something to hide the smell in between the showers you will take every morning and every night.
EDIT: Looks like someone already posted this. I'd apologize for making another post about it but this is really important, you guys.
People who don't smell the way you want them to smell aren't going to change because you posted about it on an internet forum. I know that folks who post these things mean well, but it will literally make zero difference. If you have a friend that wants to smell a certain way and doesn't know that he/she doesn't smell that way, you can help him/her out personally, but that's not what you're doing here.
There will be loads of bodies together indoors, things will sometimes not smell like roses. Get over it.
On that note I found a couple protein bars or even granola snacks and a water bottle are essential to have. Maybe toss in a Gatorade to replenish your electrolytes.
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
Twitter @Pogoplay
PAX Weast 2017 Status: Badges [X] Room [X] Fried Rice [X]
And does the place get over air conditioned, where it might be good to wear layers, or is it usually overly hot everywhere due to the number of bodies?
Thanks for the packing tips! Excited to be going to my first PAX
You'll want layers for the morning lines that force you outside. The Paramount line is completely shaded in the morning and can be kind of cold. Inside the rest of the convention, however, layered are generally not needed. Have fun at your first PAX!
"Brilliant! Oh wait, if we were meant to fly, we would have been born with little bags of nuts."
Cash is always nice to have just incase. Some booths might not have debit/credit terminals and you may be forced to pay with cash. As a general practice in other years, I have always carried $100 in cash.
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
Twitter @Pogoplay
It also depends on your movement level. If you're just standing around, you might feel it. If you're walking around, you'll warm up.
[X] Order Badges [X] Hotel [ X ] Flight [ X ] Time Off [ X ] Bobcat [ . ] Office Set [ . ] Challenge Coin [ . ] Sanity
Good to hear. Square is awesome, and I'm glad everyone's picking it up.
Just fair warning one year at Sakura con (also hosted in the convention center, several atms ran out of cash
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While most vendors do have Square or other debit/credit machines the wifi on the show floor can be very spotty and unreliable so cash is preferred by the majority of vendors, in my personal experience.
Attendee: Prime 12,13,14 East 13
Some booths offer a % discount to for using cash.
I would say cash would probably be faster for everyone, too. I know it's faster to use cash in a merch line for a concert...