The Great Austin Migration

Listed without comment and in no particular order, here’s a crowdsourced list of what you should consider packing for SXSW.

• Business cards
• Mophie charger (always be charging)
• Morning after pill
• Ibuprofen/aspirin
• Sunglasses
• Sweaters/hoodies (layers you can take on and off)
• Tiny umbrella
• Extra socks
• Power strip (always be charging)
• Condoms
• Non-perishable snacks (nuts, protein bars)
• Gum
• Colgate Wisps
• Waterproof jacket/raincoat
• Quirky glasses
• Patience
• A Good Attitude
• Emergen-C
• Sunscreen

• Band-Aids (not necessarily for cuts, but for when you break in those new shoes. Ladies!)
• Packets of Emergen-C (for the hangover)
• Hand Sanitizer (there may be a port-a-potty situation in your near future)
• Condoms (in case you get lucky)
• Dry Shampoo (for those whose hair can work with it)
• Mints  (in case you want to use the condoms)
• Pain reliever (Aspirin, not Tylenol, because you will be drinking)
• Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts) You will need a portable, non-perishable snack in between panels and parties.