The VidCon 2026 creator starter pack: 5 essentials to bring to content creations biggest meetup

So what exactly does one bring to the 15th anniversary of an iconic conference for online content creation? With VidCon 2026 just around the corner, it’s a question you’ll want to start asking now.

When it comes to content creation essentials, there’s more to it than bringing along an iPhone and your MacBook (even though those make for a great camera and editing machine, respectively).

This knowledge comes firsthand: Mashable’s team turned out plenty of content of our own at VidCon 2025, interviewed the biggest creators there about what tools they couldn’t live without, and of course, kept our eyes peeled on the convention center floor. Beyond VidCon, our team also spoke with plenty of creators to learn more about the products they consider essential when they’re filming, editing, and for all the moments in between.

That’s why we decided to come up with a checklist — a starter pack for content creators. Below, you’ll find our top five VidCon essentials for content creators.

​Mashable