The Ultimate Trade Show Survival Kit | 17 Items That Will Save Your Life!
You know that moment when your trade show booth shipment’s late, and the banner won’t hang correctly - you start to panic about this trade show going remotely as planned.
You need to mount the TV, and cut the fabric, and somehow—nobody packed scissors? Welcome to The Ultimate Trade Show Survival Kit — 17 things, or items that have saved me more times than I can count.
I’m Steve Rad - Founder of backdrop.com - we’ve helped thousands of brands achieve their marketing agendas and exhibition needs, whether your a mom and pop shop attending your first trade show, or a fortune 500 company, we’ll help you do it on time and on budget!
Number one: a box cutter. https://amzn.to/4ru5jc6
Number two: a multi-tool, also known as a SWISS ARMY knife. https://amzn.to/4oRSJS3
Number three: a set of Allen wrenches or tool set. https://amzn.to/4ru5jc6
Number four: gaffert tape. Not duct tape, Gaffer Tape! https://amzn.to/4rg3pM0
Number five: Zip Ties. https://amzn.to/3JRMLS9
Number six: Velcro strips. https://amzn.to/49Ey1k5
Number seven: a USB stick! https://amzn.to/4rgghlk
Number eight: charging cables and adapters. https://amzn.to/49uNXVS
Number nine: a power strip. Even 2. With surge protection. https://amzn.to/49ROem7
Number 10: extension cords. https://amzn.to/44rJyj0
Number 11: microfiber cloths and spray. https://amzn.to/4o9ojJS
Number 12: a mini handheld vacuum https://amzn.to/4ieQRR1
Number 13: Snacks and coffee - I like to bring my own Nespresso machine. https://amzn.to/4il1WA8
Number 14: Hand sanitizer and mints. https://amzn.to/4rmAjuz
Number 15: Handheld Steamer https://amzn.to/4oa09Pm
Number 16: Pens and SHARPIES https://amzn.to/4o7ffVR
Number 17: A printed floor plan and THIS survival checklist.
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