If the random environmentarena is essentially one surrounded by tornados , then I ' d take the Oklahomans in a heart beat . <| sep |> Mechanical , the number of switch choices and and customisations means that you can get a switch which is optimal to your typing experience . That said , it is always what works best for you . If you love membrane keyboards then all power to you ! If you have yet to try mechanical though , head over to rmechanicalkeyboards , get advice on a good one to try for you . You may be surprised <| sep |> I did the same this year . Kept my carryon inside the locked tent with no problems . I had to put my valuables in a locker . Just so you know the largest locker size they have XL , I think is slightly smaller than a carryon size bag !