Ten Things I'm Packing for YALC

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Things I'm Packing for YALC

I'm panic-packing as I type this, because despite my best intentions, and having a suitcase open in my room for two weeks, I've packed nothing except for my undies and pyjamas. Ooops.

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1. Tote Bag
   Despite buying my YALC tickets super early, I wasn't one of the first 500 so I don't get a free tote like I have in previous years with my weekend ticket. There were very few tote bags at stands last year so I'm bringing one of my own to make sure I have something for my loot. I am very tempted by this custom tote*.
2. Misting Fan
   I bought one last year because of the heatwave, and it was a god send. It's a handheld rechargeable misting fan* and it kept me upright on the tube and alive throughout the heatwave. One now permanently lives in my bag.
3. Portable Charger
   I try not to spend too much time on my phone at YALC, but I end up browsing away on Twitter anyway. It's handy to have a portable charger* with me as it means I can charge up my phone or portable fan if I need to.
4. Blister Plasters
   Hopefully I won't need them, but I'm packing some blister plasters* just in case. I've already decided against my new Doc Martens, but I'll still be spending a lot of time on my feet.
5. Collagen Eye Mask
   The heat and pollution in London dries my skin out so much, but these collagen gel eye masks* help me to feel a bit more awake and refreshed and make my eyes a lot less puffy in the morning. Also I like to treat myself.
6. Permanent Marker
   Authors tend to have their own for signings anyway, but I think fine-tip permanent markers* pretty handy for impromptu signings and scribbles.
7. Travel Mug
   Although it's more for the journey there and back again, I'm bringing a travel mug*. I find it hard to function without a cup of tea, even in the heat.
8. Small Coin Purse
   My usual purse is pretty bulky as it's filled with loyalty and membership cards, so when I travel I switch out to a mini coin purse* and ditch what I don't need. It's still big enough for my bank card and train tickets in the main pocket, but it's less than a quarter the size of my usual purse.
9. Cool Mat
   Admittedly this is more for when I'm lazing around the YALC house, but I'm bringing my cooling gel pillow* for when I'm just too hot and need to cool down. it's around the same size as a pillow and it really does work.
10. Face Mist
    Not only does it smell lovely, but this soothing face mist* is super hydrating and makes my skin feel so soft, and I find it's pretty good at combating how dry my skin feels in summer.

Are you going to YALC?

What would you pack?