What to bring to Reviewer’s Retreat
As you already know, I’m very excited about attending my first blogging conference this weekend. You also know that I love to make lists. So, it’s only natural that I’ve begun packing for Reviewer’s Retreat and have created a list of stuff I want to take with me. I thought I would share the list with you (my awesome readers) in hopes of making sure I take everything I will need. If you spot something I left off the list, please leave me a comment to let me know what I need to add.
o Cell Phone and Charger
o Shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, straightener
o Toothbrush, toothpaste
o Body wash, facial wash, lotion, deodorant, razor
o Makeup
o Pajamas, slippers
o Flip-flops, swimwear, plastic bag for swimwear, cover up
o Tailgating clothing
o Workout clothing (just in case?)
o Tennis shoes, two days of tops and bottoms, socks
o iPad/iPod Touch, laptop… which one??
o Notebook, pencil/pen/eraser
o Business cards, id, money, purse, camera and charger
o Reservation confirmation, ticket
o Planner
*** Should I take my iPad and/or laptop? I will have my cell phone with me as well. Let me know your thoughts in a comment.
Well, what do you think? Am I packing too much? Did I miss something? Let me know!
I’d take your laptop if its a bloggers conference. You will use it.
I would definitely bring a laptop. You never know when inspiration my hit and even though I’ve never been to a conference, I’ve never heard of one others have attended where a laptop wasn’t wanted/needed.
We have the same list just about. Others I have f
We have the same basic list. Other items I will bring will be: my back brace, a lanyard for blog badge, snacks, migraine meds, a swag bag to put any smaller swag bags all in one, and my vitamin drink mix. I sound like a walking medicine cabinet haha. I would take which ever you find easiest or most comfortable to blog/ socialize on with. I’m taking my netbook, I’ve tried blogging with the iPad and find it more difficult, but thats just my opinion. See you Sunday!
Take your laptop it is easier to tweet/facebook/blog and upload photos from.
I have a similar list for RevRet12 as well! I am glad that you posted this though – very helpful to make sure I don’t forget anything I need!
As far as technology, I will pretty much just have my iPhone with me. My laptop will be in the room, but it has to constantly be plugged in (thanks to a sub-par battery!), so I doubt I’ll have it at the sessions with me.
If I had an iPad, that’s what I would take for sure. However, I will be rockin’ it old school with just a pen and notebook!
ipad is smaller and easier to get around with.
So which did you take, iPad or laptop?
I take all of my gadgets just in case. I had a camera just stop working at a conference, so I want to be prepared. Plus I was a girl scout