What's in your suitcase?!

waffleboi9

This has been discussed in the General FAQ thread but it's actually time for me (and I'm guessing most of you too) to start packing, so this issue is especially relevant now . Keep in mind that I may be packing more than most people since I'll be gone for 7 days (including the WCST up and down). I am posting the contents of my inventory here partly so that I can keep organized, and also to perhaps remind others of stuff they may have forgotten to pack.

Here is my list so far, ordered roughly in priority from high to low:

1. Suitcase, messenger bag
2. PAX Badge, train tickets
3. Wallet, keys, pen, notebook (stuff that normally goes in my pockets)
4. Clothes: 7 pairs underwear, 7 pairs socks, 7 t-shirts, 2 collared shirts, 1 tie, 1 jacket, 1 hoodie, 4 pairs jeans, 3 pairs shoes, accessories
5. Phone, charger
6. Extra cash (stored separately from my wallet, in case my wallet gets lost/stolen)
7. Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, cologne, disposable razors, shave gel, contact solution, other toiletries (NOT shampoo/conditioner or soap, hotel will provide those)
8. Camera, camera case, extra battery, charger, extra memory, SD card reader
9. Nintendo DS, AC adapter, games
10. MP3 player, headphones
11. Surge protector
12. Lappy
13. Notebook for sketches/autographs
14. Buttons!
15. Laser Cel for Mike and Jerry to sign.
16. Bob the Angry Flower book for the offhand chance of a Stephen Notley sighting =D.
17. Booty
18. Earplugs (plus plenty extras for anyone else who wants them) for sleeping on the train/hotel room and for the concerts
19. Airborne, vitamins
20. For the WCST: booze, snacks
21. Dice, velvet dice bag with dragon clasp, 4E Character sheet
22. Various important printouts (triwizard drinking contest scorecard + map of route, personal schedule, face list)

Hope you found this useful!

Godmeat

1. 1.75L of Patron (Anejo)
2. 1.75L of Gentleman Jack (or comparable)
3. 1.75L of something else (for variety's sake).
4. Clothes...I guess (???)
5. Other stuff.

Sakebomb

I love lists!

Post Blue

Nothing that can't be worn, read, or play'd.

Vander

A bigger boat.

MaoChan

Godmeat wrote: »

1. 1.75L of Patron (Anejo)
2. 1.75L of Gentleman Jack (or comparable)
3. 1.75L of something else (for variety's sake).
4. Clothes...I guess (???)
5. Other stuff.

You forgot directions and a compass.

Godmeat

MaoChan wrote: »

You forgot directions and a compass.

I think I'll stick with a hazy sense of direction and drunken intuition, thanks. I don't want to fill my bags with anything not strictly PAX-related.

Oh wait, I see now. You're being a jerkoff. My mistake.

Coldbrew

waffleboi9 wrote: »

Earplugs (plus extras for anyone else who wants them) for sleeping on the train/hotel room and for the concerts

Earplugs for the concerts? ..Well I guess it couldn't hurt, I stood right in front a giant sub last year while Freezepop was playing, went deaf the rest of the weekend. But it was worth it!

Anyway...
1. Laptop, 500gb external to dump pics/vids on each night
2. NDS, PSP
3. Digital camera, three 2gb SD cards
4. Bag of buttons for button trading!
5. Set of two-way radios (going with a big group)
6. A lot of fucking energy!

Randomfool

All the stuff from my trip last week.

For PAX I'm bringing:

Clothes
Bathroom Stuff
DS, Charger, Games
Camera, 4GB SD card and 2 GB SD card
Scooter the Laptop
Zune
Notepad, pencils
Phone and charger
and some other stuff.?

Liger

Just FYI, radios don't get the greatest coverage in the WSCTC. I'd recommend a phone plan with a lot of text messages.

Also bringing:
1 gallon Pitcher O' Booze
1/5 Bacon Vodka

That's right. bacon vodka.

Also bringing my own shampoo, because living off of 1oz. hotel bottles for a week is insanity.

George Fornby Grill

-Clothes for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
DS+Charger+games (Puzzle Quest, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, Space Invaders Extreme, Mario Kart, Advance Wars: Days of Ruin, Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime, and Pokemon Diamond+game case, I want it signed by Gabe.)
-Camera
-Extra pair of shoes
-Wallet (With 2 forms of identification, cash, debit card)
-Small sketch book of Autograph holding.
Small backpack that will hold DS+games, Camera, Autograph book, and swag.

mentok1982

It's all in the details.

Electronics And Accessories
 Laptop
 Laptop bag
 Laptop charge cable
 Mouse
 USB cable
 Flash drive
 Yellow Ethernet cable
 Creative Zen Vision W
 Creative Zen Vision W charger
 Ear bud Headphones
 Headphones
 Cell phone
 Cell phone charger
 Canon SD-1000 digital camera
 Canon SD-1000 battery charger
 Cleaning cloth
 Watch
 Interview microphone
Bathroom Stuff
 Deodorant
 Contact solution is small bottle
 Toothbrush
 Toothpaste
 Extra pair of contacts
 Acne pads
 Shaving razor with good blades
 Comb
Clothes
 Tennis shoes
 5 pairs of socks
 5 pairs of underwear
 Beige pair of jean shorts
 Beige pair of shorts
 Another pair of jean shorts with pockets
 [H]ard|OCP shirt
 The Black Mantel
 SoulCalibur IV shirt
 Invader Zim shirt
 Black Led Zeppelin silk shirt
 Kingdom Hearts shirt
 Tie
 Long sleeved collared shirt
 Work slacks
 Doctor coat
Other Things
 Wallet
 Umbrella
 Plane information
 Pre-PAX Dinner ticket confirmation
 Hotel information
 My PAX buttons for trading
 Enough cash for cabs and restaurants
 Maybe wraperless plane snackage
 Stethoscope
 Doctor clipboard
 Drug/Violence surveys
 Sanitized wipes
 Doctor clipboard
 Drug/Violence surveys
 SoulCalibur IV poster (might get signed)
 Discs for installed PC games
 MASH Season 7


My list is the longest so I automatically win. :P

Atlus Parker

1. A decapitated hooker.

What? It wasn't big enough for her head.

nemaihne

Wow, people are starting to pack already? I find it most helpful to wait for the hour or so before I leave. Makes packing more efficient- or at least much, much faster. 8-)

Umm, what am I not leaving the house without:

Clothes and toiletries, I'm sure.
Husband and husband's stuff
Essentials: wallet, keys and Sidekick(hiptop)
Train ticket and PAX badge
Laptop
DS + games
ipod and earphones
Book
Trail mix
Pins and little assassin trophy
Probably some Strongbow for the train trip
Whatever else gets thrown in the bags in the panic of packing

Viscountalpha

Right now I'm looking at about 5-6lb of candy.

Ya, I wish I were joking.

Arco

I saw someone mentioning earplugs for the concerts, and I'd like to emphasize that. You really do want earplugs for loud shows. If you get a decent pair of earplugs it won't alter the sound at all, just bring it down to a reasonable level that won't damage your hearing, and sometimes it actually makes the music sound better. Mostly, though, you just want protection from the sound. I have friends who are really into the show/band scene, in their early-mid 20s, who are a little bit deaf from going to 2-3 shows a week and never wearing earplugs. That damage is permanent, and even if you lose a little street cred among the more badass, "I don't give a fuck" crowd, you'll be glad when you're 30 and you're the only one who can hear things from across a room.

Not only that, but if you need to sleep in a crowded area like a train, plane, bus, etc. earplugs are very helpful. An eye mask is also good.

As far as what I'm bringing...

Clothes:
Legend of Zelda "Life" T-shirt
Street Fighter "Hadouken" T-shirt
Halo 3 "CTF" T-shirt
Really, really old Warhammer 40,000 "Battle of Armageddon" T-shirt
Really, really old Games Workshop Games Day 2000 Baltimore T-shirt
Against Me! T-shirt
2x pairs of cargo shorts
1x pair of jeans
Belt
8x pairs of underwear
8x pairs of socks
Aasics walking shoes
Sandals
Slick looking dress shirt
Slacks
Black socks
Dress shoes
Tie

Toiletries:
Shampoo/Conditioner
Antiperspirant
Deodorant
Razor
Shaving gel
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Cologne
Face wash
Comb

Fun:
Cowboy Bebop complete series DVDs
Chris Rock DVDs (all 3 HBO specials)
Invader Zim complete series DVDs
Mechaton LEGOs and rulebook
Mordheim terrain, figures, dice, rulebooks
WoW TCG cards
Nintendo DS (if I buy one before the expo) with Mario Kart and Worms

Misc/Equipment:
8" fan for cooling down the PAX train
Backpack full of snacky type foods and water
Watch
Train ticket for PAX train
Plane ticket back to Reno
PAX badge
Printed personal PAX schedule
iPod
iPod speakers for PAX train party music
V-Moda Bass Freq headphones
Cell phone
Cell phone car and wall charger
Asthma inhaler
Earplugs for sleeping on the train and for concerts
Eye mask for sleeping on the train
Wallet with cash, driver's license, student ID, AAA card (for discounts!), and United Blood Services card (in case I need a transfusion!)

BrennaCeDria

God, what do I have?

Suitcase:
clothes for 8/26-9/1
shoes as needed
toiletries that are too big to take in the carry on
empty purse (I'll keep purse-like things in my carry-on until I get to the hotel, then switch out)

Carry-on:
PAX badges (mine and hubby's)
Wallet
DS, husband's DS, games & charger
Phone, charger, hubby's charger (I presume he'll keep his phone actually on him)
Camera, charger & usb*
iPod & usb*
Laptop & associated cords (in its laptop bag, since without a purse I can use the comp bag as my "personal item" to carry on board)*
3-1-1 toiletries
Other non-liquid toiletries
1 paperback (in case of battery deadage on plane; haven't decided which yet)
Travel DC to AC power converter thingy
meds for self and hubby
chewing gum (I have problems with my ears)
possibly some candy

*I'm planning on bringing my laptop, but not positive yet if I will or not. Obviously, I won't need the USBs if I don't bring it, although then I'll need to stop and get a charger for my iPod, too.

I think that's it... the clothes and shoes for the entire period are going to become massive if I'm not careful. >.<

VThornheart

1. Messenger Bag
2. Cookie Brigade "peanut distribution" style box (If I can make it urgh!)
3. Buttons!
4. Magic Cards (Almost finished re-assembling my two fun decks )
5. Order of the Stick Board Game (for Haikufrenzy)
6. Nintendo DS and games (if I can find them... moving... URGH! Still haven't found them. =( )
7. Knights of the Old Republic (for StrongestHylian)
8. Tour and other maps/directions
9. Clothes and toiletries (I won't bother going into detail )
10. (Hopefully) either my work's laptop or my sister in-law's laptop, so I can post the PAX coverage
11. My janky little MP3 player

mentok1982

VThornheart wrote: »

1. Messenger Bag
2. Cookie Brigade "peanut distribution" style box (If I can make it urgh!)
3. Buttons!
4. Magic Cards (Almost finished re-assembling my two fun decks )
5. Order of the Stick Board Game (for Haikufrenzy)
6. Nintendo DS and games (if I can find them... moving... URGH! Still haven't found them. =( )
7. Knights of the Old Republic (for StrongestHylian)
8. Tour and other maps/directions
9. Clothes and toiletries (I won't bother going into detail )
10. (Hopefully) either my work's laptop or my sister in-law's laptop, so I can post the PAX coverage
11. My janky little MP3 player

Now make sure to leave room for your Minion winnings on the way back.

VThornheart

True! Hopefully the cookie box thing will come to Seattle empty and leave full... dual purpose!

Moe Fwacky

Don't be afraid to ship some swag home, should you acquire too much to transport with you.

Skinnay

Moe Fwacky wrote: »

too much

theres such a thing as too much swag?

Coldbrew

Skinnay wrote: »

Moe Fwacky wrote: »

too much

theres such a thing as too much swag?

if j00r l33t enough yes :P

Reisaroni

And I thought that I was the only OCD packer..

Yay! I'm not the only one!

Moe Fwacky

I said too much to carry back with you. You can never have too much, unless you can't afford to ship/transport it all.

VThornheart

lol, very true Moe

TrainwreckX

Liger wrote: »

Just FYI, radios don't get the greatest coverage in the WSCTC. I'd recommend a phone plan with a lot of text messages.

Also bringing:
1 gallon Pitcher O' Booze
1/5 Bacon Vodka

That's right. bacon vodka.

Also bringing my own shampoo, because living off of 1oz. hotel bottles for a week is insanity.

You know they come into the hotel and replace those every time they see they are low or empty. I've stayed in the same hotel for a week a number of times. I've never run out of towels or shampoo due to them getting replaced with rigorous frequency.

That's a frequent traveler pro-tip!

*The More You Know*

Viscountalpha

People might want to include umbrellas too if this forecast is accurate.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0395?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

nemaihne

Viscountalpha wrote: »

People might want to include umbrellas too if this forecast is accurate.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0395?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Wait. You go outside at PAX?

Viscountalpha

nemaihne wrote: »

Viscountalpha wrote: »

People might want to include umbrellas too if this forecast is accurate.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0395?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Wait. You go outside at PAX?

If you want to eat somewhere else? probably.

waffleboi9

Liger wrote: »

Just FYI, radios don't get the greatest coverage in the WSCTC. I'd recommend a phone plan with a lot of text messages.

Also bringing:
1 gallon Pitcher O' Booze
1/5 Bacon Vodka

That's right. bacon vodka.

Also bringing my own shampoo, because living off of 1oz. hotel bottles for a week is insanity.

ZOMG, what is this bacon vodka?!??

Man, you guys have some impressive lists. I remembered to add shaving stuff and contact solution to mine =D.

Also, for the earplugs, I reiterate what was said earlier. I am a musician and I wanna still be jammin when I'm 80. I'll be that awesome blues man playing in the coffee shop.

nemaihne

Viscountalpha wrote: »

nemaihne wrote: »

Viscountalpha wrote: »

People might want to include umbrellas too if this forecast is accurate.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWA0395?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Wait. You go outside at PAX?

If you want to eat somewhere else? probably.

I think last year I stayed within a four block radius until Sunday night when I had a dinner out with (gasp) non-PAX friends. Most of the time was either WCTC or Sheraton, so I'm not sure if an umbrella is worth the trouble for that. I guess I'll probably throw one in though, just to appease the rain-gods.

Prof. Pangloss

1. Badge (Train Ticket will be at the station)
2. Laptop + USB Playstation Controler + Charger
3. DS + World Ends With You (perpetually on mingle mode)
4. Toiletries, including towel, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dye for reapplications.
5. Clothes, including trenchcoat, goggles, big slovakian boots, beret, sandals, glow-in-the-dark bowling shoes and a homemade tie-dye shirt.
6. Guns which shoot air or light that look nothing like conventional weaponry (tentative)
7. Magic Cards (even though the last time I got cards was the free pack given away at last year's PAX)
8. 111 Buttons for exchanging
9. 3 Dragon Ante (my girlfriend loves the game and I figured we'd find someone there who wants to play with her)
10. Beef Jerky, or some other similar treat, for myself and to make more Train Friends.
11. Sandwich makings for eating on the train.
12. Portable DVD player with a DVD full of MP3s with headphones (It's *almost* like an iPod)
13. Sleeping mask and a big pack of earplugs for the train and the concerts.

That_Guy

One keg of Scotch Ale
One keg of Lawnmower Lager
CO2 tap system
One bottle of Stoli
Some clothes or something
Nuvi 760
Archos 504 80GB
Lappy
DS
PSP
Blackberry
28in LCD Monitor for Green Tortoise
Little 2.1 system
Wii

Yeah, I can't fucking wait. Just a little over a week to go!

Moe Fwacky

I have two pounds of beef jerky for the drive.

MR.T

Well lets see, from reading the forums I know to bring my messenger bag and deoderant. That oughta do it. :winky: Just kidding. Not about the deoderant, though. o_O

Zankabo

Geez.. my list is sorta pathetic next to some peoples...

1) Clothes for a few days, plus some extra just in case
2) Computer / Monitor / Game Discs / so onfor BYOC
3) Toiletries (Contact stuff, deodorant, soap and shampoo / conditioner. I know they replace that stuff daily, but I a) don't wanna risk an allergic reaction and b) sorta prefer the conditioner I use cause it makes my hair more manageable and soft!)
4) DS / games / charger
5) Ipod and Charger stuff (though I have my computer there, can help to have a wall charger too)
6) A Book or three
7) First Aid kit (just in case!)
8) Mechaton Mechs and Rules (plus maybe a small bin of robot building legos.. hmmm)
9) Camera , cables, and chargers
10) Maybe some card games depending on whats going on.. I could bring some Munchkin or something.. or a board game like Talisman.. hrmmmm
11) Lots of other crap that escapes me right now.. I have a list somewhere around here.. prolly sitting IN MY BAG like a good lttle list.

LewieP's Mummy

So:
Clothes - frocks, jeans, cropped trousers, t shirts linen shirts, undies.
Tiara - red and sparkly
5 paintings (3 for Child's Play, 1 for Assassins, 1 for Toxk02))
Badges to swap
Plane tickets and passport
Toiletries (my own shampoo/conditioner, I'm picky)
Make-up
perfume
jewellery
money
phone and charger plus adaptor
DS and some games and charger
Fork - can't hold most, so I always bring my own
Hair stuff - bobbles and clips and stuff
shoes
slippers
PJs
alarm clock
lots of chocolate - Cadbury's dairy milk and curly wurlys to swap for swag
Lady Grey tea
Marmalade
digital camera
digital hard drive camcorder
LewieP (OK, not in my suitcase, but I'm bringing him)
suitcase
rucksack
maybe handbag, probably not.
Driving licence ( in case I hire a car)
credit card (ditto)
prescription pain meds plus prescription to prove they're off my GP
basic first aid kit
sewing kit
swiss army knife (no, I'm not kidding, its really useful!)
cotton buds
2 books to read

That's it, I think.

Coldbrew

Liger wrote: »

Just FYI, radios don't get the greatest coverage in the WSCTC. I'd recommend a phone plan with a lot of text messages.

We used them last year, worked fine, though headsets help a lot. Phones don't work because we don't hear them. Radios also give us another form of entertainment, but I'm not getting into that, lol. They're also being used for the drive down and back since my group is taking 2 vehicles.

BigRed

Possible rain at pax makes me sad

This might be the first time it has rained during pax

VThornheart

BigRed wrote: »

Possible rain at pax makes me sad

This might be the first time it has rained during pax

Don't worry Red! I'll sing in the rain for you if it'll make you feel better.