BAM. There was actually all this construction going on in and around the convention center. How perfect is that?
Cosplay details not previously mentioned:
1) I got some off-white fabric paint and 1 inch and 2 inch letter stencils, and quckly painted "SHD" on the left front of the hoodie and the right shoulder. I wanted it to look worn/hastily done/NOT perfect, and it came out real good. Was worried it wouldn't be visible enough but it looks great in these pics.
2) Took a length of 100 feet of paracord, coiled it up and attached it to the side of the slingpack (wish I had some real rope, will probably replace this later), and a smartphone USB cord because... reasons? With all the power out I dunno why he needs it but... he does!
3) My embroidered patches didn't come in time so I used Keelan's idea and got an armband for $10 and printed the Division phoenix logo and stuck it in there. I wish I had taken 5 - 10 minutes to sew a few stitches onto the hoodie so I didn't have to keep adjusting it all day, though.
4) Rubberbanded a glowstick to my rifle. Hey, what if you drop that puppy underground where its dark?
5) Replaced my holster with a molle holster. Wish I had arranged it differently now, seeing these pics.
6) Although I didn't put in electronics to light up my brick or watch, I saw a little LED flashlight with a red LED in the back that could blink, and I stuck it in one of my mag pouches so it would be blinking as I walked around. Just something to catch the eye. So I had this bigass gun, Division music playing as I walked around, and this blinking red light. But I figured this guy is definitely spending a lot of time underground and maybe wants to make sure someone can find him if he gets lost, or maybe he puts it on the ground somewhere in order to find his way back to it if he's exploring.
7) Put a roll of electrical tape hanging from the bottom right of the slingpack, just like I saw in one of the videos. I loved that little detail right when I saw it in the gameplay video so I incorporated it.
8) Added some chotchkies to the right side of my belt; one had a D-ring underneath and put a caribiner hanging off of it because it made a cool clanky jingle when I jogged or moved quickly.
9) I put my keys and wallet in the drop leg pouch on my left hip and this was great. Also, I put the pill packs in the outside pocket for easy access. That was well planned; yet another little thing built into this cosplay to make walking around easier and more fun.
Can't wait to cosplay this AFTER the game comes out!