What's In My Con Bag? | AnyaPanda

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  • čas přidán 16. 03. 2019
  • 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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Komentáře • 697

  • @faepan
    @faepan Před 5 lety +770

    DEODORANT DEODORANT DEODORANT. No one likes a stinky stinker!

    • @-zogekusari-3264
      @-zogekusari-3264 Před 2 měsíci

      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
      @w1nterycl0uds22 Před měsícem

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

    • @-zogekusari-3264
      @-zogekusari-3264 Před měsícem

      @@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
      @twig_that_live_in_the_forest Před dnem

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

    • @-zogekusari-3264
      @-zogekusari-3264 Před dnem

      @@twig_that_live_in_the_forest Best not to spray anything at cons

  • @envy4hearts
    @envy4hearts Před 5 lety +2193

    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
      @foxlikeschipz8988 Před 5 lety +13

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

    • @americahaws8610
      @americahaws8610 Před 4 lety +16

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

    • @witayitm
      @witayitm Před 4 lety +47

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

    • @duo7690
      @duo7690 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @ShadyBun
      @ShadyBun Před 4 lety +15

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

  • @GaiaVallone
    @GaiaVallone Před 5 lety +862

    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
      @macca154 Před 3 lety +5

      omg thabk you
      i didn’t know this

    • @purenonsense22
      @purenonsense22 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip man. It could save me

    • @evabarri
      @evabarri Před 2 lety

      USE MAGNETIC!!

  • @InnerUtopia
    @InnerUtopia Před 5 lety +2245

    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!

    •  Před 5 lety +56

      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
      @Kitsusempai Před 5 lety +17

      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
      @euphierules6446 Před 5 lety +17

      Mine literally started my very first con like thanks me lol

    • @NuggetsAdventures524
      @NuggetsAdventures524 Před 5 lety +17

      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
      @checkpng Před 5 lety +3

      I agree with you so much

  • @Vanellustrades
    @Vanellustrades Před 5 lety +1587

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

    • @DieAlteistwiederda
      @DieAlteistwiederda Před 5 lety +131

      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
      @kawaiicat3256 Před 5 lety +29

      Wait did you learn that from she's the man

    • @sushichicken5769
      @sushichicken5769 Před 5 lety +47

      @@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
      @tiktokerelizabeth57 Před 4 lety +11

      MarvelousSandstone what- 💀

    • @celinameelker1631
      @celinameelker1631 Před 4 lety +35

      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

  • @fireboy7519
    @fireboy7519 Před 5 lety +381

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

  • @ColleenCosplay
    @ColleenCosplay Před 5 lety +568

    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
    @JinxAesthel Před 5 lety +685

    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
      @bacon6734 Před 4 lety +10

      Aesthel oh that’s smart! :O

  • @allisonwilliams3149
    @allisonwilliams3149 Před 5 lety +1556

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

    •  Před 5 lety +114

      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
      @pyroguee Před 5 lety +26

      @ OMG THATS CRAZY im sorry it happend to you

    • @pyroguee
      @pyroguee Před 5 lety +16

      R.i.p. Thats very unfortunate

    • @cheri1687
      @cheri1687 Před 4 lety +38

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

    • @Renge43
      @Renge43 Před 4 lety +21

      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

  • @delightfulrainclouds6394
    @delightfulrainclouds6394 Před 5 lety +758

    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!

  • @ShanoaValkyrie
    @ShanoaValkyrie Před 5 lety +336

    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
    @maskedfoxx7173 Před 5 lety +210

    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
      @eliza3986 Před 4 lety +4

      Masked Foxx
      YES
      THE PHRASE FUZZY TOASTER

    • @bumblebeesockz2905
      @bumblebeesockz2905 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @bomberguy06
    @bomberguy06 Před 5 lety +100

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

    • @siaorihara
      @siaorihara Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @fireboy7519
    @fireboy7519 Před 5 lety +256

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

    • @FridaJo_
      @FridaJo_ Před 4 lety +14

      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
      @callo6274 Před 4 lety +16

      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_
      @FridaJo_ Před 4 lety +8

      @@callo6274 ah thank you! I appreciate the insight

    • @O.B.E.A.S.T.T.
      @O.B.E.A.S.T.T. Před 3 lety

      @@FridaJo_ ooh self burn those are rare

    • @umbraonyxfire8254
      @umbraonyxfire8254 Před rokem +1

      @@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.

  • @FLOWERCROWNLUNA
    @FLOWERCROWNLUNA Před 5 lety +103

    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) 😂😂😂

  • @heartbog
    @heartbog Před 5 lety +78

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

  • @anthiizo
    @anthiizo Před 5 lety +430

    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
      @shion1710 Před 4 lety +29

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

    • @skye3610
      @skye3610 Před 4 lety +23

      Ooh im being Celestia Ludenburg!

    • @mishifishy
      @mishifishy Před 4 lety +17

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

    • @TamiUwU420
      @TamiUwU420 Před 4 lety +17

      I'm being chiaki nanami uwu

    • @bubblegum-uo5pf
      @bubblegum-uo5pf Před 4 lety +9

      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)

  • @natguevara2870
    @natguevara2870 Před 5 lety +103

    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.

  • @pansntrans8578
    @pansntrans8578 Před 5 lety +89

    Who adores Anyas cosplays?

  • @marikartuser1
    @marikartuser1 Před 5 lety +196

    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
      @demi3205 Před 5 lety +12

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

    • @emmaslife8248
      @emmaslife8248 Před 5 lety +3

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

    •  Před 5 lety +11

      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
      @wolfyyt8710 Před 5 lety +2

      I’m gonna cosplay as deku lolz

    • @cositsmarie
      @cositsmarie Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @therhythmictale5574
    @therhythmictale5574 Před 5 lety +298

    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
      @MR-ie9dj Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @scorpionbeauty468
      @scorpionbeauty468 Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @MR-ie9dj
      @MR-ie9dj Před 5 lety +8

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

    • @scorpionbeauty468
      @scorpionbeauty468 Před 5 lety +1

      Levi Ackerman yasssssss

    • @montoya254ify
      @montoya254ify Před 5 lety

      TheRhythmicTale me too

  • @sansdraart2955
    @sansdraart2955 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @checkpng
    @checkpng Před 5 lety +50

    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
      @angelina2908 Před 5 lety +6

      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

  • @amber166
    @amber166 Před 5 lety +151

    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
      @modernchan1106 Před 4 lety +33

      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
      @maplehockeylove6339 Před 4 lety +33

      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
      @monbeau3601 Před 4 lety +10

      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
      @AsteralAsh Před 4 lety +9

      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
      @dragonraiderknight4625 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @luna3252
    @luna3252 Před 5 lety +144

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

    • @fireboy7519
      @fireboy7519 Před 5 lety +14

      Cosplaying is really fun you will probably have fun

    • @teacolouredink
      @teacolouredink Před 5 lety +14

      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
      @ezorraven872 Před 5 lety +7

      Same

  • @TheCattac
    @TheCattac Před 5 lety +69

    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
      @kennedystrong3791 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @cynthiao.1923
    @cynthiao.1923 Před 5 lety +28

    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.

  • @spaceacess1
    @spaceacess1 Před 5 lety +28

    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
      @MerSorax2007 Před 4 lety

      Fortunately, I never wear heels to a convention

  • @alexsond3015
    @alexsond3015 Před 5 lety +40

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

    • @madisonelizabeth9113
      @madisonelizabeth9113 Před 4 lety +4

      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
      @Renge43 Před 4 lety +1

      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.

  • @BayBayFayFayTV
    @BayBayFayFayTV Před 5 lety +19

    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
      @eliza3986 Před 4 lety +4

      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...

  • @Mephisto_Pheles666
    @Mephisto_Pheles666 Před 5 lety +46

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

  • @Renge43
    @Renge43 Před 3 lety +17

    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

  • @SCDM94
    @SCDM94 Před 5 lety +21

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

    • @twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206
      @twinkletwinklelittleyuuga8206 Před 4 lety +7

      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

  • @addisonfearing8694
    @addisonfearing8694 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @mercenarychef9465
    @mercenarychef9465 Před 5 lety +17

    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.

  • @twistedrose
    @twistedrose Před 5 lety +25

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

  • @baralinni79
    @baralinni79 Před 4 lety +10

    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

  • @pockygirl9584
    @pockygirl9584 Před 5 lety +6

    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

  • @jlbeeen
    @jlbeeen Před 5 lety +18

    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.

  • @catfoxkiya
    @catfoxkiya Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @winxcat93
    @winxcat93 Před 3 lety +3

    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

  • @kadencereadsstories2677
    @kadencereadsstories2677 Před 4 lety +14

    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. 😌😥

  • @spork7592
    @spork7592 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @eliza3986
      @eliza3986 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @sexyshadow1755
    @sexyshadow1755 Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @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!

  • @bisquitt
    @bisquitt Před 4 lety +2

    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
    @TheOddBloxs Před 5 lety +35

    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?

  • @marshmellowtea4525
    @marshmellowtea4525 Před 3 lety +6

    I honestly thought your waterbottle was a jar of glitter

    • @wilma678
      @wilma678 Před 3 lety

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

  • @1WarriorCat1
    @1WarriorCat1 Před 4 lety +8

    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)

  • @noahshaffer8843
    @noahshaffer8843 Před 5 lety +21

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

    • @AnyaPanda
      @AnyaPanda  Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @dr.batlock9579
    @dr.batlock9579 Před 3 lety +3

    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 👍

  • @lilithwilith3216
    @lilithwilith3216 Před 5 lety +8

    Body sray! Wait no! JUST BRING YOUR WHOLE DAMN SHOWER!

    • @southparkseason7episode119
      @southparkseason7episode119 Před 4 lety +3

      This really helped! I walked around at a convention with a whole shower on my back! People thought I was cosplaying a shower instead of D.Va! 😂 😂 😂

  • @GhostQueen09
    @GhostQueen09 Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @mymyteatea5065
    @mymyteatea5065 Před 5 lety +26

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

  • @KatDatura
    @KatDatura Před 4 lety +1

    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. :)

  • @calih2011
    @calih2011 Před 5 lety +7

    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

  • @CuteyKitty
    @CuteyKitty Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @teacolouredink
    @teacolouredink Před 5 lety +34

    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

  • @bitoftrouble4384
    @bitoftrouble4384 Před 3 lety +10

    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

  • @ShiggitayMediaProductions
    @ShiggitayMediaProductions Před 5 lety +16

    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 :)

  • @millienoodle
    @millienoodle Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @MinervAthena123
    @MinervAthena123 Před 5 lety +11

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

  • @ookamichan_
    @ookamichan_ Před 5 lety +6

    The funny thing is that we ( the cosplayer) don't actually carry all this.... Only our *cough* slave , I mean sister 🤣

  • @communistskeletonpiss
    @communistskeletonpiss Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @RUlNA
    @RUlNA Před 5 lety +4

    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

  • @honushi9315
    @honushi9315 Před 5 lety +7

    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

  • @drangeelnatsudood3050
    @drangeelnatsudood3050 Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @eliza3986
      @eliza3986 Před 4 lety

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

  • @Gekkotome
    @Gekkotome Před 2 lety +3

    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
      @zandlen7016 Před 2 lety

      Thank you:D this will really help me!

    • @Gekkotome
      @Gekkotome Před 2 lety

      I indeed forgot something: LENS CASE AND FLUID

  • @bruninhadragneel
    @bruninhadragneel Před 5 lety +4

    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 💕

  • @pagegrrl
    @pagegrrl Před 5 lety +2

    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.

  • @kachicu
    @kachicu Před 5 lety +6

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

  • @erinnoteren7268
    @erinnoteren7268 Před 5 lety +5

    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)

  • @melonsodagirl
    @melonsodagirl Před 5 lety +16

    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?

  • @floating.apricot
    @floating.apricot Před 4 lety +3

    When people say they don’t have I much time I automatically feel pressured too-

  • @rinfromthetrashbin714
    @rinfromthetrashbin714 Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @cloudi724
    @cloudi724 Před 5 lety +5

    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)

  • @cxnnxli
    @cxnnxli Před 5 lety +15

    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
      @bumblebeesockz2905 Před 3 lety +1

      how long to cons usually last?

    • @cxnnxli
      @cxnnxli Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @bumblebeesockz2905
      @bumblebeesockz2905 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @cxnnxli
      @cxnnxli Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @bumblebeesockz2905
      @bumblebeesockz2905 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @prepster8886
    @prepster8886 Před 5 lety +6

    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 💕

  • @MeganW17938
    @MeganW17938 Před 5 lety +2

    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 😩

  • @tobyisdum3866
    @tobyisdum3866 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m making a princess bubblegum crown rn and I love the BMO bag it’s amazing

  • @failure-at-failing
    @failure-at-failing Před 5 lety +1

    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!

  • @bby.V4MP
    @bby.V4MP Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @_Nightshade_Paws
    @_Nightshade_Paws Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @ritaolson3891
    @ritaolson3891 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @iLuvBeeb
    @iLuvBeeb Před rokem

    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 😊

  • @skunkbuttmagoo
    @skunkbuttmagoo Před 5 lety +1

    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!

  • @dusk8771
    @dusk8771 Před 4 lety +1

    I've never been to a con, but i do always make a pocket inside my cosplays to hide essentials and my repair kit for shoots

  • @alisterfolson
    @alisterfolson Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @WintersCosplay
    @WintersCosplay Před 5 lety +1

    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!!

  • @graceruark7138
    @graceruark7138 Před 4 lety +6

    I bring allergy medicine bc allergies suck!!!😩 & also, I’m a new con goer so thank you for the tips:)

  • @localibbylulu
    @localibbylulu Před 5 lety +1

    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
      @AnyaPanda  Před 5 lety +1

      So glad to hear that you found it helpful!

  • @mavnalysse
    @mavnalysse Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @usermkultra
    @usermkultra Před 5 lety +11

    your wig in this vid is so beautiful ;-;

  • @chickenlittle7139
    @chickenlittle7139 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @dr.batlock9579
    @dr.batlock9579 Před 4 lety

    Another item and I dont know if anyone else put this but when you bring a power bank it is really helpful to buy one that comes with a wall plug installed. That way you can charge it in the hotel or wherever you can without having another wire to add to the list!

  • @FelRod5106
    @FelRod5106 Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @lololol8903
    @lololol8903 Před 5 lety +1

    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!

  • @evienutbean7986
    @evienutbean7986 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @avainspires6958
    @avainspires6958 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you this helped so much. Im going to SacAnime as princess bubblegum and wasnt sure what to bring

  • @336mars2
    @336mars2 Před 5 lety +4

    Lights camera action, action!
    I’m ready for my closeup!