Cisco Live 2017 is just around the corner, and I am already thinking about my packing list. Here are a few things that you might want to pack as well.

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Your Kilt! Yes, you knew it would make the top of the list. #KiltedMonday has grown from three guys making a joke to one of the most awesome events at ANY tech conference. Last year’s #KiltedMonday included a competition for best legs as well as special gifts for participants in the World of Solutions! If you haven’t purchased a kilt yet, there is still time! Get it now so that you can be part of the cool (and breezy) crowd! On Monday, be certain to follow #KiltedMonday on Twitter to keep up with everything that is going on.

A water bottle. Cisco Live does an awesome job of providing water coolers for participants nearly everywhere you will go for the conference. That often ends when you get back to your hotel, and when you add in the extreme heat and dry air of Las Vegas, along with the occasional alcoholic beverage, you will need LOTS of water. Don’t make the mistake I did. Last year, I forgot to fill my water bottle before heading back to my hotel room. The closest bottle of water I could buy was $8! That’s right, $8 for a 32oz bottle of water.

Moleskin. At Cisco Live you will walk a lot! It really doesn’t matter how well your shoes are broken in, your feet will begin to find the rough spots and moleskin will make the difference between a miserable day and comfort. Before you pack the moleskin, go ahead and cut it into squares, and then toss the squares into a tin or ziplock bag. This way, you will ensure that you have it with you when you need it, and take my word on this, moleskin doesn’t tear easily.

A good attitude. Be ready to learn! Not only from the instructors and speakers but from each other. There is an incredible brain trust that attends Cisco Live!

I am certainly looking forward to Cisco Live, and I hope you are too! I will see you in Vegas!