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Boskone 2026 Packing Checklist
95 items across 9 categories. Built by cosplayers who learned the hard way. Check items off as you pack for Boskone 2026 (February 13-15, 2026, Boston, MA).
Why this checklist is different for Boskone 2026
Sci-Fi plans need more than a generic suitcase list. Pack around the builds you are actually wearing, not just the event badge.
Boston, MA during February 13-15, 2026 means cold transitions between parking, hotels, and warm halls. Add layers, hand warmers, and costume-safe outerwear.
If you are driving, split your kit between a floor bag and a hotel-room repair kit so you are not carrying glue, paint, and tools all day.
Packing tips for Boskone 2026
Sci-fi conventions often feature props with electronics: LED strips, EL wire, animatronic pieces. Pack spare batteries, a soldering iron if you can (or at minimum electrical tape and spare wire), and a small multimeter. Test every electronic element the night before and bring a non-electronic backup plan for anything mission-critical. If your prop uses a power bank, charge it overnight and bring a second one.
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