What's In My Con Bag? | AnyaPanda

HELLO! It's honestly a miracle that I'm actually putting out a video this week. This weekend, I am attending my third con in a row this year (which will be followed by my fourth right after), and that combined with still settling in after my move has set me very behind on making videos. Luckily, I filmed and edited this video a little while ago but never posted it (there will be a whole video on why later because hOOO BOY), so I'm thankfully able to throw out a video this week! I hope you all enjoy!
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[@InnerUtopia]

PADS AND/OR TAMPONS! My period has snuck up on me at conventions on more than one occasion. And even if you won't need them, you might be able to save the day for someone else the way others did for me!

That's something in my everyday bag since I'm 16 😭 you never know when you're period will arrive 4 days earlier just because it feels like it

[@Kitsusempai]

ALL MY YESS T_T I Was so in trouble the time I forgot that... And I was really hard to find some... no one want to help me ^^'"""... It's took me about 20min to ask everygirl in the bathroom "Hey, sorry, but do you have pad or tampon ?"

[@euphierules6446]

Mine literally started my very first con like thanks me lol

[@NuggetsAdventures524]

If you ladies are feeling brave, i reccomend menstrual cups too. Otherwise, keep an alarm on your phone, reminding you to change your tampons and/or pads.

[@checkpng]

I agree with you so much

[@envy4hearts]

For those who wear circle lenses , remember to pack the lens casing and bring eye drops. Those puppies will be hella dry when you're out for too long.

[@foxlikeschipz8988]

Thank you @envy4hearts your a big life saver!!!!

[@americahaws8610]

Also buy thinner ones. They are easy to keep in for a long amount of time

[@witayitm]

@@americahaws8610 my blind ass with -2.25 : *fuck*

[@duo7690]

Liuboo Animates I don’t have glasses like those I don’t even have glasses but this comment is so funny

[@ShadyBun]

I wear my glasses with every cosplay because I’m terrified of contacts and eye drops :,)

[@faepan]

DEODORANT DEODORANT DEODORANT. No one likes a stinky stinker!

[@-zogekusari-3264]

True, It would be a pain in the ass to put deodorant on in a lot of cosplays though. Like I got 3-4 layers tucked into my pants and sleeves that can't go up past my elbows, i'd have to undo all that ☠️

[@w1nterycl0uds22]

@@-zogekusari-3264 im a month late but... just put it on before you get into it???

[@-zogekusari-3264]

@@w1nterycl0uds22 No no, obviously do that. But the video was about a bag to bring to con, im saying that about bringing it to the con

[@twig_that_live_in_the_forest]

@@-zogekusari-3264 could you buy a deodorant spray?

[@-zogekusari-3264]

@@twig_that_live_in_the_forest Best not to spray anything at cons

[@allisonwilliams3149]

Always bring band-aids.....your hand can bleed really seriously from using hand sanitizer it happened to me ;-;

Also useful if you're using new shoes and they are rubbing on the back of your foot 💔 it happened to me and I went back home with bloody feet

[@pyroguee]

@ OMG THATS CRAZY im sorry it happend to you

[@pyroguee]

R.i.p. Thats very unfortunate

[@cheri1687]

My friend always has a travel size handmade hand lotion for after she uses hand sanitizer. Helps keeps them from bleeding

[@Renge43]

I made a diy Medkit that I carry around because of reasons like this. I’m clumsy and I always seem to randomly get cuts. A few bandaids a tube of antiseptic q tips things like that

[@Vanellustrades]

I always bring a pad or tampon. Even if you aren't on your period, you can really save another person's day. :)

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Can also be super helpful if someone gets a nose bleed. I have stuck a tampon in someone's nose before to help with the blood flow until we arrived at the first aid "tent" at the convention.

[@kawaiicat3256]

Wait did you learn that from she's the man

[@sushichicken5769]

@@kawaiicat3256 I shamefully did and its honestly been such life saver for not getting blood on my cosplay, but its kinda awkward to see a dude with tampons in his nose.

[@tiktokerelizabeth57]

MarvelousSandstone what- 💀

[@celinameelker1631]

Ive experienced cosplaying norman from the promised neverland, in all white, and getting on my period on the con. Didnt have anything with me. Someone on the con seriously saved my life tbh

[@GaiaVallone]

If you're wearing false lashes you can't forget glue because after two hours they'll break away and you'll regret your entire life 😂😂

[@macca154]

omg thabk you i didn’t know this

[@purenonsense22]

Thanks for the tip man. It could save me

[@evabarri]

USE MAGNETIC!!

[@ColleenCosplay]

I like how you mentioned the Dasani water bottle wasn't sponsored...just like you did in a Tsukino con vlog forever ago when you made it very clear to bring water and that you do not sponsor Dasani. I wasn't sure if you were alluding back to that con vlog...or maybe that's just your favorite brand of water.

[@JinxAesthel]

Your list was so good!! I think the only things I bring that weren't on your list is a little pocket handheld mirror for touching up make up on the go and a notebook and pen/pencil because I always end up having stuff I want to write down or for people's names that don't have business cards!

[@bacon6734]

Aesthel oh that’s smart! :O

[@fireboy7519]

😂”your making me look bad in front of the viewers”😂😂

[@ShanoaValkyrie]

Staying hydrated is a huge deal, especially when your body is going through so much. It’s a huge plus when the convention your going to has water stations. Not just water fountains, but water stations.

[@maskedfoxx7173]

If I'm meeting a voice actor I like to have a drawing of a character or two of theirs that they voice and have them sign that so I tend to bring my sketchbook pretty often. The guests are always impressed and flattered and it's like a fuzzy toaster in your stomach when someone you admire compliments your original work. Also I totally bring my liner I consider that as one of the most important parts of my makeup and after a few hours, parts of it tend to get smudged and it always feels so good reviving that perfect wing.

[@eliza3986]

Masked Foxx YES THE PHRASE FUZZY TOASTER

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

well i can’t even make a perfect wing to start so :(

[@delightfulrainclouds6394]

Here’s what I bring with me to conventions *Phone *Phone charger *Snacks *Deodorant *Bandaids *Literally all of my makeup *Random poster *Suitcase full of nothing *Sewing machine *Survival kit *Lighter fluid *Cat *Gun *And finally, water to stay hydrated!

[@chaotic_cactus2618]

XD

[@potatogaming665]

Wait- a gun??

[@NicadosRedShirt]

A cat? I'm sister shook XD

[@lamp5285]

gun

[@nerdygirlsrule2587]

That went from 1 to 100 real fast-

[@fireboy7519]

I always bring a smile so people don’t think I’m always mad

[@FridaJo_]

My first cosplay is going to be Violet Evergarden, and I'm always confused if I should act like her (very logical, doesn't smile a lot) of like myself, the opposite.

[@callo6274]

FridaJo_ just be yourself! I recommend if you’re going to a con and someone wants to take a picture you can act more like the character! Have fun cosplaying :D

[@FridaJo_]

@@callo6274 ah thank you! I appreciate the insight

[@O.B.E.A.S.T.T.]

@@FridaJo_ ooh self burn those are rare

[@umbraonyxfire8254]

@@FridaJo_ My suggestion, just inquire if someone wants your photo, "Character Personality too, or just pose?" Just a thought. Communication can really go a long way. Long as the sentence is short and clear 👍 Extra tip for you and anyone who reads this: Be weary of people who act like they are a big fan but act weird though, I learned that the hard way. This one guy was a fake... Hardly knew anything about what my Character was from, treated me like I was weird when he was the fan who didn't know things, and just made the whole thing awkward. (Wanted a Photo with the Character I was Cosplaying. And yes I am wording it this way on purpose.) Don't be afraid to change your mind. If someone wants your Photo and you're uncomfortable for any reason, speak up. Don't let anyone keep an awkward Photo of you.. And don't inflate ego...Just politely get out of there.

[@bomberguy06]

I don't cosplay, but I always bring a giant bag to conventions for nerd merch.

[@siaorihara]

Or have a brother who’s willing to carry stuff 😂

[@anthiizo]

making my own first cosplay starting today! i'm going to be doing mikan tsumiki from danganronpa and i couldn't be more excited. i hope my parents let me go to a con aha!!

[@shion1710]

zeroumoon good luck.I am waiting for my first cosplay to arrive and my friend is doing Mikan and I am doing Ibuki.

[@skye3610]

Ooh im being Celestia Ludenburg!

[@mishifishy]

oOoh nice!! i plan on starting my kazuichi soda cosplay soon :0 hopefully in the future i can go to a con too

[@TamiUwU420]

I'm being chiaki nanami uwu

[@bubblegum-uo5pf]

im going as beat from jsr this time, but at some point im gonna go as junko (i know everyone cosplays her, but i think it'll be fun)

[@FLOWERCROWNLUNA]

Honestly what really sucks is when you bring all the things you need in your bag But then you're wearing foam armor or some kind of thing you don't want to break in any way by putting it on your shoulders. And you struggle to hold your bag (cause it's so heavy) 😂😂😂

[@pansntrans8578]

Who adores Anyas cosplays?

[@natguevara2870]

I don't cosplay a lot but I always bring tape, superglue, a cutter and a lighter. Tape has saved a lot of cosplays, the cutter is great when you have to cut tape in small complex shapes or even drive out screws and the lighter has helped a lot of beginners who don't finish their hems to make lil knots and burn the ends of the threads so they don't float freely around. Superglue has also helped a lot of cosplayers, because in an emergency it can even hold fabric together and I use it even to close small cuts (I don't reccomend it unless you're used to accidents though). And deodorant... nobody should forget about it.

[@heartbog]

Deodorant is SO SO SOOOO important. But don't mix it up with a shower...

[@therhythmictale5574]

I’m going to be going to my first convention in April, this was super helpful and I’m definitely going to re-watch before I go :)

[@MR-ie9dj]

What sort of con and which Country? Just wanna know since I'm going April too so I'm like hmmmm

[@scorpionbeauty468]

@@MR-ie9dj SAME!!! My con is GoldNova (Gold Coast Supanova) in Australia

[@MR-ie9dj]

@@scorpionbeauty468 OMG I'M GOING TO THE SAME SUPANOVA CON BUT IN VICTORIA :D

[@scorpionbeauty468]

Levi Ackerman yasssssss

[@montoya254ify]

TheRhythmicTale me too

[@marikartuser1]

Thanks for the tips! I'm going to my first con in April and cosplaying as Eijirou Kirishima. Wasn't sure what to bring besides money xD This really helps! :)

[@demi3205]

Are you a female if so PADS ORE TAMPONS just so you know

[@emmaslife8248]

I’m going to my first con in July and cosplaying(my first cosplay ever) hermione from Harry Potter

Money Keys Wallet Charger Power bank Water Snacks Make up And tissues (they are so useful to clean up seats, if you drop water, or if you're the unlucky one that went to the bathroom before the maintenance person changed the paper roll) You will survive any con (or just any day) with that

[@wolfyyt8710]

I’m gonna cosplay as deku lolz

[@cositsmarie]

OMG SAME! (not my first con but-) IM COSPLAYING AS KIRI TOOOOOO

[@luna3252]

Your videos really inspire me to want to be a cosplayer 💜💜

[@fireboy7519]

Cosplaying is really fun you will probably have fun

[@teacolouredink]

It’s great :D Getting to meet a ton of people (both at cons and online) is really nice c: plus running around at a convention as one of your favourite characters is so much fun !! Especially when others recognise the character you’re going as :DD

[@ezorraven872]

Same

[@TheCattac]

I'm 10 years in this and the thought of a tote bag never crossed my mind. So thanks for that ! Sadly some conventions (here in Germany) don't allow own water, so that's kind of a bummer. I boykott Thema though so it's No problem in my case and Ich settled for a similar content in my bag. Even though it's mostly digital by now, I also Bring some kind of map of the Location and the City the convention takes place in. So I know about stuff like restrooms or places to get food at. Also the good old ConHon is still a thing. But it basically serves the same purpose like Business Cards. (Or a nice journal of the time there)

[@kennedystrong3791]

Sometimes while conventions don't allow filled outside bottles you can bring empty ones and fill them at water fountains when you get in.

[@amber166]

What do you do with your main bag at conventions like do you put it somewhere or carry it around, Im curious because I always see people without bags

[@modernchan1106]

People have hotel rooms that they leave their stuff in or their car, otherwise sometimes people carry around a small backpack or have a friend carry it

[@maplehockeylove6339]

Personally I always make my pockets really big (if possible with the cosplay) so I don't have to worry about a bag "ruining" the look

[@monbeau3601]

In some conventions in my place, we have a bag counter, so that's where most bags go haha. I usually bring two bags at cons, one for my cosplay stuff and another to carry around. Or you know, give it to a friend who's beside you hahaha

[@AsteralAsh]

I usually go with a friend of mine so we share a bag, which means there's a bit less to carry. In terms of carrying around out stuff, we usually try to integrate it into our costumes, some characters have purses and bags that they will carry around. If we can't do that for some reason, we usually take quite a neutral, practical, labelled backpack that we take turns carrying.

[@dragonraiderknight4625]

Most of the time I carry my main bag around or find a way to hide it under my cosplay.

[@checkpng]

I have 2 con bags. The sub bag is for cosplays and makeup and the main one is for water, pads (just in case), phone/tablet, wallet, chargers, granola bars/snaccs, perfume (no one wants to smell something bad on you), hand sanitizer, mints (GIVE ME THE ORANGE TIC TACS), wipes, glasses case, a small notebook, manga, and finally acne cream (I have a lot of acne).

[@angelina2908]

Rider actually perfume isn't a good idea because some people can't stand perfume and can make your smell stand out more to others

[@spaceacess1]

I feel so bare with my con bag. I usually just pack food, drinks, keys wallet, extra jacket (for myself or another person), and extra shoes if I'm wearing heels that day.

[@MerSorax2007]

Fortunately, I never wear heels to a convention

[@cynthiao.1923]

I like to bring a pretty sturdy folder to put my prints and stickers in. That way I can just keep them in my main bag without worrying about them getting bent or damaged.

[@Renge43]

I actually went to a con where a girl had an issue with her costume. I pulled out my mini sewing kit and helped her with safety pins. Always bring repair stuff. People will need it whether it is you or a grateful follow cosplayer

[@Mephisto_Pheles666]

I’m going to cosplay as Grell Sutcliff at Anime Revolution during the Summer! This was really helpful thanks! 🙂

[@alexschwartz7967]

I just started BB today and grell is... Amazing

[@BayBayFayFayTV]

I always bring a hand (non-battery) fan. I tend to overheat in costume so it's very refreshing. Also useful for being the dramatic wind in friends' pictures!

[@eliza3986]

TheBabyface this gave me the image of myself in cosplay with a rainbow pride fan, aggressively fanning my friend as she attempts to take a selfie...

[@mercenarychef9465]

No press powder for me. Cosplaying bald characters means needing that good old anime *shing* Aside from a cooler full of snacks and drinks, though, mostly the same. Used to have a whole army 'survival' sewing kit. It was barely the size of my hand and had multiple colors of thread, pins and needles, and everything I'd need for on the spot clothing fixes.

[@SCDM94]

Sadly the one major con I go to won't allow outside food... the water I always forget

[@twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206]

CanadianGeek You can sneak it in if you’re able too, those type of rules are just a cheap excuses for people to make money

[@alexsond3015]

I feel like I need a ”con bag” so I have emergency stuff when my cos breaks somehow

[@madisonelizabeth9113]

I know this is so late, but I usually bring a mini sewing kit, super glue, and safety pins to cons. I also bring a mini glue gun if I'm wearing a cosplay that isn't mostly fabric. The first time I attended a con, my costume was practically falling apart because I was still learning and safety pins and a hot glue gun somebody lent me saved my life!

[@Renge43]

Lizzybeth Grace I agree completely I always have my two little packs one for first aid the other is a mini sew kit with tons of superglue tubes and q tips and elastics. I’ve had a couple cons where either I or someone else needed them and they’re about the size of my fist each.

[@sansdraart2955]

What to pack: your whole house like a snail because you will end up needing something you don't have

[@jlbeeen]

I do something similar, and I'm just about to write about it on my local cosplay group site! Something a lot of people don't think about it vitamin drinks. I use Ener-C because it's all natural and especially in the summer, you need the vitamins and electrolytes, plus vitamin C helps boost immune systems to avoid getting sick after a con. It comes as a powder in little packets in a ton of different flavours, so I usually bring some of that. I also ALWAYS bring extra period products. Even if I don't think I'll need them, sometimes a friend will and not all washrooms provide things. I make sure to think of all the things that could happen, and what I'd need. Hairspray and some kind of detangling product can be good depending on the wig. I bring a travel sized dry shampoo and a comb when I wear long wigs like Hatsune Miku.

[@addisonfearing8694]

Going back and watching cosplay stuff because my local con was rescheduled.... sigh....

[@baralinni79]

I usually bring a folder to put prints and stuff in so they don't get squished in my bag :D I also use foundation on my lips when I cosplay guys, so I bring it with me to touch up my lips after eating/drinking, like lipstick

[@catfoxkiya]

Small card games that can be set up and cleaned up quickly are a good idea if you usually line up early for panels. Games such as exploding kittens or Uno are pretty good. You won't want to spend a good 20-30 minutes staring into space or wasting your phone battery while waiting.

[@kadencereadsstories2677]

DEODORANT! My first con I went to I was kinda getting a feel and most cosplayers deodorants don't last through the day. Especially if you're a furry to you have a big hot sweaty cosplay. You don't wanna be the person with the cool cosplay that has bad BO... It's not a fun situation. 😌😥

[@noahshaffer8843]

I've never been to a con and I hardly ever cosplay, but your channel is so entertaining and I love your videos :)

[@AnyaPanda]

Dang that means a lot, thank you so much I'm so happy to know that! 😭💕💕

[@twistedrose]

I never go to con without my mini hot glue gun,my travel size mirror, band aids and saline solution because I wear contacts.

[@bisquitt]

I always bring extra food for a few reasons. 1) Food at cons is hella expensive, and the lines are always super long. It's best if you have something with protein you can just eat in case you can't get anything else. 2) Plenty of people that I go to cons with have special dietary needs, and they won't always be able to find food they can have. Plus pads or tampons, because even if you're not close, someone else might be, and that'd be a great opportunity to do something nice for someone else.

[@TheOddBloxs]

hi anya! you’re one of my biggest cosplay inspirations and watching your videos has really gotten me back into cosplaying. where’d you get that wig?

[@dr.batlock9579]

Fun fact: Dasani is the driest water. It has salt in it (it has sodium chloride in the ingredients) which makes you more thirsty (so you buy more of their water). Dasani is good in a crunch but its better to get a water which may cost a little more but hydrates better 👍

[@winxcat93]

I love all those tip but I bring a concealer stick which work great for. Foundation and concealer combo small to touch up and a foldable wig blush

[@pockygirl9584]

I might be going to a con in May in a Villain Deku for the first day and Keith Kogane for the second day. Its in Prince George

[@bitoftrouble4384]

I'm not going to lie, I've NEVER cosplayed in my life, but I've really been wanting to start just for fun, not to like do cons or anything, but this will be SUPER helpful just to have a little mini bag with me if I ever do go out in cosplay (when I finish my cosplay lol) thank you :D

[@mymyteatea5065]

Thanks for this video, my second con in cosplay is in a few days and this was very usefull!

[@teacolouredink]

No way !! This came right on time as I was just thinking about what to bring to a con that’s coming up soon :O 💙 I love spending time making lists thinking about what to take haha

[@cosplaykiduwu4638]

Same

[@ghostqueen09]

If you are really big on not breaking character (like me), I would pack a snack that your character would probably like, or just eat for on the go. So if they have allergies, I'd keep that in mind. Also, I have alot of Pokemon and Star Wars water bottles, so I'd bring a plain, or solid color water bottle, just so it fits better.

[@KatDatura]

I make my own little travel sewing kit for emergencies. When you buy those travel container kits for airplanes they usually come with a bar soap container. I don't use bar soap so I convert it into the case for the sewing kit. Inside I put a couple different sizes of needles (stuck neatly through a little piece of cardstock), a tiny ziploc jewelry bag with 5 or so pins and few different sizes of safety pins, a bobbin of black thread and a bobbin of white, a small spool of embroidery thread (never know when you might need slightly heavier duty string), tiny scissors, a soft tape measure, and something to temporarily draw on fabric like chalk or an erasable fabric pencil. Fits nicely in the soap container and is very small and sturdy. Some super glue and a lighter could be useful too if you need a SUPER quick fix. You could also get a sewing kit from the dollar store but I find this is sturdier and I already have better quality things in my sewing table to put in it. I also tend to do the same with little first aid items like bandaids, gauze, alcohol pads, sting relief pads, etc. :)

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

Great video! I'm also an experienced con-goer (year 11 for me this year at two of the three cons I do), so besides the gender-specific items and practices (I'm a guy) I usually pack that stuff too! I know travel to an out of state/country con wasn't really mentioned or discussed, but I also take my handheld video game consoles (i.e. my PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS XL, and if I ever get a case for it my Nintendo Switch), my laptop, as well as of course a super high capacity battery bank. Also a tip of my own, if you're gonna be bringing personal electronics always remember to bring your devices' power cords/chargers! Relying on a powerbank battery alone to charge your devices isn't a great thing to do, because a certain device might drain more power from it than you expect and you won't have enough juice left to charge your phone or tablet. Anyway, great video Anya! Do you ever attend cons in the US? I seem to remember you're British Columbia, Canada-based.. I think it'd be cool if you had a meetup or something at a US con for your US followers like myself :)

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

thank you SO much for this

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

@@bumblebeesockz2905 I'm not sure if you meant me or Anya, but you're welcome if me? lol

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

ShiggitayMedia it was you, this helped very much

[@calih2011]

I literally just got done with my last day of a con, and then I saw this. Now I even got a couple ideas for next year. I usually bring a mini first aid kit I got like, 8 years ago, and it really helps to keep around

[@weirdest_of_them_allewno153]

i always bring spirit gum, even if i dont need it you never know who needs a prosthetic glued back on!

[@southparkseason7episode119]

What

[@CuteyKitty]

Super helpful. The hardest part for me is finding a bag to put it all in that sorta matches the Cosplay I am wearing. Lol. I also like to pack in my bag lotion, double sided tape and Safety pins.

[@1WarriorCat1]

I always make room in my bag for a comfortable pair of shoes and socks. When my cosplay shoes or heels get really uncomfortable toward the end of the day and I just wanna get out of em before the con day is over Ill just throw on my converse. And also kind of character-specific, but I do Nami from One Piece and she wears a mere bikini top. Where this would be ok for a con, for getting to and from the center or when I have to go in public I also bring a tank top to just throw on when I need it (or whenever my stomach gets cold lol)

[@sexyshadow1755]

I like to take a small mirror with me cause right befor a cosplay contest you definitely want to touch up your makeup

[@spork7592]

I’ve been to one con and all I packed was my phone, $20, and a stuffed sloth. It worked

[@eliza3986]

Weeb Art meanwhile, i brought my phone, seventy dollars, & a small purse & ended up doubled over in a line in pain because cramps.

[@millienoodle]

I alwaysssss pack some spare shoes whenever I’m at a con,, walking around all day makes your feet tired and I just have a pair of nike foam slides that can easily be flattened down and tucked into your bag

[@marshmellowtea4525]

I honestly thought your waterbottle was a jar of glitter

[@wilma678]

What do you mean? I always bring a pound of glitter with me every where I go! /j

[@pagegrrl]

I think bringing a little pair of those super compact ballet flats that can roll up and tuck in a pocket is a good idea. If by the end of the day your feet are SCREAMING you can switch to the flats for the transit back to hotel/home. Also, if you wear contacts bring your glasses and contact solution/case with you so you can take your contacts out at the end of the day if you need to.

[@cxnnxli]

I’m on Day 0 of a con and this helped me so much lmao! Tomorrow is the 1st day and I’m now used to going to cons! Usually I just bring water but I feel like since this is a bigger con I’ll be better off with this setup lol!

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

how long to cons usually last?

[@cxnnxli]

Katsuki Bakugou usually, depending on the con, they start on Friday and end on Sunday night! Some are just Saturday and Sunday however!

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

Pastel Valeska, are there cons that last a week or so?

[@cxnnxli]

Katsuki Bakugou , not that I know of! Some online cons however may go on for a week, since everyone's stuck inside.

[@bumblebeesockz2905]

Pastel Valeska, makes sense. Thank you so much for your help

[@Gekkotome]

Here's what I always bring to cons: - The bag I use to store my wig - Granola bars and a water bottle - Wallet ofc - Charger and powerbank - Brush for my wig - Makeup repair kit: eyelash glue, mascara, lipstick - Pads and tampons - "First aid kit": migraine meds, stomach cramp meds, regular painkillers, bandaids and a small tube of disinfectant - My deodorant and perfume!!! - Chewing gum I'm probably forgetting something hfqdsl

[@zandlen7016]

Thank you:D this will really help me!

[@Gekkotome]

I indeed forgot something: LENS CASE AND FLUID

[@erinnoteren7268]

wow your list is so informative thank you for putting this out there! i'm about to go to my second con this summer and this really helped :). the only other things that i would put in my bag is band aids, pads/tampons, airborne (can't be too careful about being sick during cons that last for multiple days) and any medications i need (lactaids and my inhaler)

[@drangeelnatsudood3050]

Oml This Helped Me So Much. This Will Help Me So Much More During The Atlanta, GA Comic Con Coming Up!

[@eliza3986]

drangeel natsu dood omg!! i went to that! how was it? who did you cosplay as?

[@cloudi724]

Thank you!!! I love going to cons,but this video gave me a way to fill up my bag! (I hate being clueless what to put in my bag/having my bag empty I’m that kind of person)

[@FelRod5106]

Also, always bring 'emergency bags'. I typically classify this as: a period pack containing: *pads *tampons *pantyliners *peroxide And a first aid kit containing: *bandaids *peroxide *cotton balls/pads *rubbing alcohol *neosporin *small water bottle

[@kachicu]

I've recently been looking into starting cosplay and your videos are very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@MinervAthena123]

Just in time for my first con (Anime Boston)!!

[@bruninhadragneel]

I'm going to my first con in cosplay next month and this video (and the comments) seriously helped me figure what I should bring to con, so thank you 💕

[@prepster8886]

This was actually really helpful; the two cons I've been to were really tricky when it came to carrying items and such because I literally went with just my wallet so thanks for the helpful run down! I really want to go to bigger conventions soon so if I was still unorganised it'd be a nightmare aha 💕

[@usermkultra]

your wig in this vid is so beautiful ;-;

[@scorpionbeauty468]

something to add into the makeup kit is oil blotting sheets. They get rid of the oil on your face without ruining your makeup. It helps to prevent your pores from getting clogged up due to putting powder over the oil. If you can't get any, the really thin toilet paper in most public bathrooms work but it could take off some of the makeup. 1 Ply tissue works too. Another thing to bring is FASHION TAPE!!! if you can't afford it, Double-sided tape works too. You never know when you need to stick a bit of fabric back into place, especially if you're wearing a more revealing cosplay as well.

[@pixiemoonglow9642]

It sounds silly, but a great alternative to the blotting sheets is those paper toilet seat covers! They're made of the same (or in some cases very similar) kind of paper and work great!

[@scorpionbeauty468]

Pixie Moonglow yeah I said that in the comment. You can also use tissues but you need to rip it and pull it apart so it is only one ply (one piece of the tissue)

[@bby.V4MP]

First con this week! Exactly what I needed! THANK YOU!

[@honushi9315]

Packing snacks saved me and my friend at a con because we didn’t I have cash for lunch so it was kinda a life saver

[@skunkbuttmagoo]

This is so lovely ❤ thank you for posting! I think this weekend will be 2...5th con for me. I always write a checklist leading up to con. Including cosplay and all of its pieces, wallet, phone etc. Just to be sure ;) forgetting an obvious thing is the absolute worst! ( I forgot a whole weapon prop once lol) I love your channel! It always is so helpful!

[@iLuvBeeb]

Thank you so much for this list!! I am terrible at remembering things so i watched this video about 4 times and packed everything that you said helps you and what you pack. This was so helpful thanks 😊

[@_Nightshade_Paws]

This does give me a general idea of what to bring to the con I’m going to with my friend in may! Thanks!

[@marsbabey]

Personally, I always bring extra pads & tampons -- because my own period comes when it wants, no warning or routine, but also, other people MIGHT have an emergency. So I keep more than I need in my backpack. Also - a contact lens kit. By the end of the con my lenses tend to get dry & it makes me feel sleepy, so I make sure to bring the lens case at the very least. & lastly, idk if boys would feel up for this one, but if I'm wearing HEELS or something I tend to pack those little flats that kind of roll up. Or just flats !! my backpack is big anyways !!

[@failure-at-failing]

Bandaids, Pads/Tampons, Miniature Repair kit (I have a compact one thatbhas thread, needles, pins, measuring tape, etc), my contact care bag!! I've started wearing contacts for almost every cosplay now cause I like to actually see at cons so I keep a little bag with my contact case, applicator and solution!

[@evienutbean7986]

I haven't been to a con before, but I have seen that some people bring clear file folders to keep art prints/photos in good condition throughout the day.

[@MeganW17938]

I haven’t been able to bring snacks into conventions, the ones I’ve been to never allow outside food and always made us throw it out before letting us into the convention building 😩

[@ritaolson3891]

Thank you so much for making this, it helped me create a con checklist

[@melonsodagirl]

Great video! I like to bring a small extension cord with me if I'm staying at a hotel since I'm usually rooming with a few other people. I'm sure you have mentioned it on another video, but what do you use for your main bag when you go to cons?

[@RUlNA]

non latex bandaids and a small actual sewing kit (like ones you get at joanns.) medicines, extra buttons / snaps / zippers. im a fashion apparel student and so i always take extra small things with me to cons. the first thing i always pack is an emergency inhaler too haha

[@chickenlittle7139]

I’m going to my first con in a few days and this is super helpful!

[@communistskeletonpiss]

Me having gone to cons ever since i was 5 and already knowing what i need: ah yes, i very much need this video

[@strwbrrysugarz]

Stuff i recommend bringing! - Your cosplay (obviously) - Water!! Stay hydrated!! - Deodorant! - If you are going to a place that you know has an outlet and are bringing a prop, hot glue gun! If you get the chance, you can repair your prop if it breaks. You could also use tape for a temporary fix! - Pads or tampons, because even if you don't need it, someone else might! - Extra makeup! If you're cosplaying a character that you use a lot of makeup for, you should bring some to reapply if needed. - Bandaids or other medical supplies! - Extra shoes or a change of clothing! I usually head out in my cosplay already, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Especially if its hot and you're in a heavy outfit! - If you wear contacts, some sort of solution or stuff to use for them. I don't wear them, but if anyone does, let me know and i'll add it. That's all i can think of!

[@rinfromthetrashbin714]

lol, my mom says "ill just pack what i bring to disney/universal" and i was about to argue saying we need more than that, but then i remember how extra she is, and she basically packed everything in this vid.

[@viyorel]

i also ALWAYS bring bandaids! im extremely clumsy and always get nicks and scratches... and my friends who have skin conditions also find it a life saver if their hands start getting dry from washing our hands all the time!

[@mavnalysse]

You've got a great list. I tend to carry most of that, myself. A few other items I also take are: safety pins can be a huge help - I went through nearly an entire box helping other cosplayers one con. a tiny travel first aid kit - blisters are a pain when you forgot to break in your shoes. a small pocket game of some kind (like FLUXX) for something to do while your waiting for a panel to begin - it's even more fun if you get others in line to join you.

[@kiarawest1345]

here's what i bring w/ me to conventions (as an afab enby cosplayer) - tampons! i find pads to sometimes stick out awkwardly and blood leaking through cosplays is strange, even if it's a gore related costume. - phone! essential- - phone charge+ battery bank! again essential since ill update my friends on where i am. - snacks + water - they're the essentials of life. - wallet- money because oh my god you never know when something'll catch your eye. - deodorant and/or perfume- trust me, you don't want to smell bad. - first aid kit- not a super big one, just some gauze pads, bandaids, a couple of cooling pads (yk those little ones), and really just the essentials. - one type of each item of makeup (not all of it- just lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and yk all of that foundation stuff.) - extra false eyelashes and eyelash glue if i wear false eyelashes - my journal w/ contact info and a couple of pens - tote bag! yeah i agree, tote bags are amazing - a small sewing kit with a couple of pieces of white fabric, some thread, a wheel of needles, - glue, the superglue kind - some flats if my feet need a break - a lighter

[@ladylera9870]

I always bring tampons and a mini sewing kit, both for myself, and any peeps in need! I always make friends at cons, and I want to be able to help fellow cosplayers in need

[@avevee9708]

I used to bring WAY TOO MUCH STUFF. But now I've got it. Stuff I'll carry: A water bottle, mini sewing kit, sewing scissors, hot glue, wallet, chargers, portable charger, bobby pins, makeup kit with stuff for the day, snacks. I used to over pack and I'm glad I figured it out.

[@lololol8903]

Ahh thanks for the tips! I’m going to my 3rd con and my second time cosplaying at one in April so this really helps!

[@localibbylulu]

Thank you so much! This is actually very helpful. My bestie is planning on going to a con with me later in the year, so this will help me get things together for her. I never really though of any of this when I plan my bag.

[@AnyaPanda]

So glad to hear that you found it helpful!

[@Plant_Lover]

I'm heading to my first anime con with a friend and I didn't really know what to bring, im really glad I found this vid, helped alot!!

[@WintersCosplay]

What I found to be an absolute livesafer and must-have is eyedrop-spray against dry eyes. It's basically eyedrops but in spray form that you apply while your eyes are closed so it's super easy and no makeup smudges occur! It helps so much when your contacts become dry and itchy!!

[@klsmuddluvr]

Bringing snacks is so key!

[@alisterfolson]

Ty! Going to Phoenix 'Con 2022 and your lists (and others) are extremely helpful. 👍