As far as any conventions go I found these items to be especially helpful:

* daypack, bookbag or something you can sling over your shoulder to carry literature, small goodies and the rest of the list

* Notebook and 2-3 pens to take notes at seminars

* Camera and extra set of batteries ( the batteries in your camera will of course be fully charged but murphys law says you will leave it on and drain them four minutes after using it for your first shot

* Bottle of water or something to put water in

* The all important absolutely essential can't leave home without it thermos of coffee and travel mug

* At the conventions of my hobby I have business cards made on computer of the club I am with and my contact information. Think I'll make some up with my name and contact info to hand out if anyone asks

* Roll of Tums, some advil. It really sucks to try and muddle through the day with a headache that inveriably will come if you don't bring anything.

* More Cash

* Dress comfortably. Especially shoes. Realizing about an hour after opening at the NMRA show that my cowboy boots had a nail from the heel working it's way through into my heel was not fun.

* If you remotely think you might be buying a lot or anything large, bring a hand truck or folding cart. I have one of those large luggage carts that's saved a lot of hassle at different shows from time to time for me.

* Make sure your cell phone is charged

I'm sure there's something I missed

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