My Tango Bag Essentials

I am a bit of a tango bag maximalist(despite the fact that I really only use a few items at any given tango event) and carry many options and products in case I ever need them. My must haves are underlined and the rest are great to have if needed!

1. The Bag

   1. I like a duffle bag - more secure than a tote and more accessible than a backpack

      1. Dagne Dover - Landon Carryall

2. Medical/Physical Care Supplies

   1. small pack of ibuprofen

   2. foot roller

   3. Band-Aids

   4. blister tape

   5. kinesiology tape

   6. tiger balm(camphor and menthol)

   7. lotion

3. Shoes

   1. two different styles of heels and a pair of flats

   2. shoe brush

   3. baby powder(to make sticky floors smooth)

   4. moleskin(to make sticky floors smooth)

4. Clothing

   1. a set of comfy clothes to change into

   2. extra tango outfit

   3. jacket/cardigan

   4. fashion tape/mini sewing kit with scissors

   5. extra earrings

5. Others

   1. reusable water bottle/mug

   2. gum/mints - eclipse mints

   3. hair supplies to put hair up - nothing worse than sweaty hair sticking to my face and neck

   4. wallet/cash in the local currency

   5. snack - power bars and dried fruits

   6. folding hand fan - way more useful than you think they'll be

   7. small personal hygiene kit - mini toothbrush/toothpaste, mouthwash, Vaseline, perfume, dry shampoo, skin/makeup wipes to refresh

   8. makeup minis if needed - eyebrow gel, mascara, eyeliner, bb cream/foundation powder, and a blender

Some additional pages that have great info on tango essentials!

• Dagny's Blog - https://dagnyarizona.com/2019/04/23/tango-marathon-essentials/

• TangoFestivals.net - https://tangofestivals.net/packing-list/

• Tango Chamuyo - https://jantango.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/tango-and-minimalism-the-essentials/