As a mobile unit of information, helpfulness, and merry-making, you may absolutely carry provisions! Sometimes we can't fit everything into a purse or pockets, so we totally allow you to carry a bag.

What kind of bag? Messenger bag, low hanging drawstring bags (typically what our swag bags look like), low hanging backpacks, bags to strap to your leg, fanny packs, utility and/or festival belts. Any kind of bag, really, as long as it does not cover the graphics (both front and back) on your Guardian shirt.

What do you fill that bag with?

Wallet - Self explanatory, yo.

Carry your medication with you - Keep your meds handy in case there is an evacuation - Once the building is evacuated, the Austin PD will NOT let people back into the building until the "all-clear" and that could take HOURS.

Carry a water bottle with you - Water will be provided, but in limited supply. Grab a bottle and refill as the day goes on. If you have a camel pack, you may absolutely wear it BUT it cannot hide the GUARDIAN on the back of your shirt. You can totally rock that camel pack under your shirt like a well hydrated Quasimodo.

Cell phone - Some teams are utilizing phone apps for communication. Cell phones are also great for emergencies, photos for fun and reference, and note taking

A schedule - Either the physical RTX schedule or the app version on the smartphone.

Optional items to consider:

**Hand sanitizer - to use when you are no where near a bathroom or sink. Hand sanitizer is NOT a 100% substitution for hand washing.

**Altoids, Tic Tacs, mints, gum - Freshen your breath through out the day! Overall, we do not have a gum-chewing rule other than keep it to a minimum while talking to attendees.

**Small snacks - granola, trail mix, various bars of protein. Kudos if you fit a pizza in there...

**Mini first aid kits - band-aids and such.

**Tissue - If you are super prone to nosebleeds like I am...

**Tampons/Pads - because your body has an agenda and will ignore what the calendar says.

**Extra Sharpies!

**Cell phone charger/Extra battery - I always carry a battery pack. I always want to be reachable by phone! It's not just my crippling addiction to Neko Atsumi that drains my cell battery!!

**You may carry a utility tool (Leatherman) to use when necessary. Do not brandish it or pretend that it's a toy.

The G-Spot is a great place to keep your bags/belongings - extra change of clothing, non-essentials, extra supplies, food and such.

There will be a G-Spot team to keep the public out, but we cannot ever guarantee the safety of your belongings. That is why we ask that you do not bring your laptop, iPad, tablet, and other expensive items to leave in the G-Spot. Please leave those items at your hotel or (for the smaller devices) carry them with you.

Bring phone chargers. If you have extra, consider bringing them and leaving them for folks to use in the G-Spot (We will tag your charger so it doesn't accidentally walk off)

G-Spot hours of operation TBD.

So, what do you like to carry with you?