The key to packing for a trip to San Diego is weight. I always go out there with as little weight in my bags as possible because of the volume of materials I have to transport back home. And with the airlines charging extra for bags that exceed their weight standards, I'm very attentive as to how much I bring back in my suitcase.
If I've accumulated so many books that I know my bag will break the scale, I take advantage of the on-site UPS store at the San Diego Convention Center. Shipping UPS Ground from the con is an expensive option, but it is still cheaper than paying the airline. The disadvantage is that I have to wait a few days to get the box, so I'm careful to ship the materials I picked up for my collection and keep review materials with me. This system and has worked out very well.
That brings me to the problem of what to read on the way to the con. A hardcover book is out of the question for it's bulk as well as weight, but paperbacks are a nice option. Magazines are too, but a few of them in your carryon bag does add unwanted weight. My solution is the latest issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The newsprint paper is light and at 112 pages, the issue will keep me entertained for a good portion of the flight. If you enjoy noir, mysteries, or crime fiction, try EQMM for your next flight.
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