{"id":22767,"date":"2017-12-11T14:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T22:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=22767"},"modified":"2017-12-12T11:19:46","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T19:19:46","slug":"everything-you-need-for-waiting-in-line-for-the-new-star-wars-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/features\/everything-you-need-for-waiting-in-line-for-the-new-star-wars-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to wait in line for the new Star Wars movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31079\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN-1024x558.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Last Jedi\" width=\"620\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DQx2rloVwAEThAN.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are as excited as we are for <em>Star Wars: The Last Jedi<\/em>, we&#8217;ve put together a list of gear that will be helpful for standing in line as you watch the seconds tick on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Star-Wars-Darth-Bracelet-DAR2001\/dp\/B00H6QZN26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darth Vader wristwatch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>1. A Temporary Homestead<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lars-homestead.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22784\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lars-homestead-1024x444.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"lars-homestead\" width=\"620\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lars-homestead-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lars-homestead-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/lars-homestead.jpg 1326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While digging into the sidewalk to recreate the\u00a0Lars homestead on\u00a0Tatooine may be slightly extreme, having a solid tent will give you a bit of privacy when sleeping in front of a theater. Here are a couple options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camping with a trio of friends:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wenzel-Alpine-Tent-3-Person\/dp\/B002PAT60S\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wenzel Alpine Tent<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Camping for one?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SE-ET3683-Emergency-Outdoor-Steel\/dp\/B008JFW6BY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outdoor Tube Tent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2.\u00a0The Belly of a Tauntaun<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-tauntaun-bag.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22779\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-tauntaun-bag-1024x620.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"star-wars-tauntaun-bag\" width=\"620\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-tauntaun-bag-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-tauntaun-bag-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-tauntaun-bag.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For anyone that lives in a Hoth-like climate, having a sleeping bag to stay warm at night is absolutely essential, especially since there are few, if any, Tauntaun roaming the great white north. Here&#8217;s a few options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for temps between 20 and 40 degrees at night: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coleman-Brazos-Cold-Weather-Sleeping-Bag\/dp\/B00363V3OK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coleman Brazos Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for temps between 40 and 60 degrees at night: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coleman-Trinidad-Warm-Weather-Sleeping-Bag\/dp\/B00363X1DQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coleman Trinidad Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for the most hardcore fan with disposable\u00a0income:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeek.com\/product\/bb2e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Star Wars Tauntaun Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. A Throne fit for the Emperor<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/throne.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22782 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/throne-1024x432.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Star Wars throne room\" width=\"620\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/throne-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/throne-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/throne.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for\u00a0doing your best\u00a0Emperor Palpatine\u00a0impression and laughing creepily at anyone that walks past you, having a chair to relax in is ideal\u00a0for helping the time pass away.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good budget option: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Ozark-Trail-Folding-Chair\/21063201\">Ozark Trail Folding Chair<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Great size for kids, holds up to 100 lbs.:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Exxel-Star-Wars-Camp-Chair\/dp\/B011KVFSXQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Star Wars Camping Chair<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for eating, drinking, laptop stand:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Coleman-Portable-Deck-Chair-Table\/dp\/B00363PSEQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coleman Portable Deck Chair with Side Table<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Harness the Heat of\u00a0Mustafar<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fire-planet.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22787\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fire-planet-1024x436.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"fire-planet\" width=\"620\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fire-planet-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fire-planet-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fire-planet.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Without melting away into\u00a0the same fiery pits that turned Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader, staying warm while sitting in line for hours is a must, especially with a movie opening in December!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A portable propane heater: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001CFRF7I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mr. Heater Little Buddy 3800-BTU Propane Heater\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for using a smartphone \/ tablet: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Star-Wars-Touch-Screen-Gloves\/dp\/B0173NZHGI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Star Wars Logo Touch Screen Gloves <\/a>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bioworld-Star-Wars-Fingerless-Gloves\/dp\/B00MNQY5F0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fingerless option<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Keep those feet warm:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Star-Force-Awakens-Socks-White\/dp\/B015QJL99K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Force Awakens BB-8 Crew Socks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The best jacket in the galaxy: Chewie Hoodie (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Star-Wars-Chewie-Costume-XX-Large\/dp\/B009KPG7NU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>One branded blanket: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Disney-Lucas-Classic-Printed-Fleece\/dp\/B00V6XWBMA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Star Wars Fleece Throw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5.\u00a0Master the power of Force Lightning<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Dooku_Force_lightning.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22791\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Dooku_Force_lightning-1024x436.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dooku_Force_lightning\" width=\"620\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Dooku_Force_lightning-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Dooku_Force_lightning-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Dooku_Force_lightning.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you don&#8217;t have time to swing by Tosche Station to pick up some power converters, this selection of\u00a0items will keep your gadgets charged\u00a0and replaying the Original Trilogy for the long haul.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for keeping devices powered up during the day: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Portable-Waterproof-Shockproof-Dustproof\/dp\/B00YOP7LV8\/\">Solar Charger 5000mAh Power Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ideal for late night reading, hanging in the tent: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Etekcity-Portable-Rechargeable-Camping-Flashlights\/dp\/B0129HGEQ0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etekcity Rechargeable LED Camping Lanterns<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wind-up battery pack for recharging devices: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Forever-Battery-KA710-Portable-Rechargeable\/dp\/B00B4H3K50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wind-up Rechargeable 5000mAh USB Battery Pack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. More Entertainment than a\u00a0Pazaak Deck<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-cards.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22796\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-cards.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"star-wars-cards\" width=\"736\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-cards.jpg 736w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/star-wars-cards-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those stretches of time sitting and waiting for the <em>The Force Awakens<\/em> can get pretty lengthy. It&#8217;s best to keep your attention on movies, television shows and games while you wait.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perhaps ideal for a tent, keep track of those pieces!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LEGO-X-Wing-Fighter-75102-Building\/dp\/B00WHZ6WOO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEGO Star Wars Poe&#8217;s X-Wing Fighter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The board games that takes forever: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Monopoly-Game-Star-Wars-40th-Anniversary-Special-Edition\/55335376\">Star Wars Monopoly<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hours of Star Wars RPG fun, available on mobile now:\u00a0Knights of the Old Republic (<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.aspyr.swkotor&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/star-wars-knights-old-republic\/id611436052?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iOS<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Get lost in the music of the trilogy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Star-Wars-Last-John-Williams\/dp\/B0758KSWZK\">The Music of Star Wars: The Last Jedi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are as excited as we are for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we&#8217;ve put together a list of gear that will be helpful for standing in line as you watch the seconds tick on your Darth Vader wristwatch. 1. 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