Must-Haves for a Vegas Survival Kit

Essential items for partying at the entertainment capital.

How to Survive a Vegas Weekend - Las Vegas is at the top of many people's lists for a summer getaway, with tourism peaking between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When Think Like a Man Too, which features Vegas as the backdrop to one of the most epic bachelor/bachelorette parties yet seen on film, drops this Friday, we predict traffic to the legendary will go through the roof. But a weekend of decadence requires preparation. Here's our list of must-haves for surviving Las Vegas... (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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How to Survive a Vegas Weekend - Las Vegas is at the top of many people's lists for a summer getaway, with tourism peaking between Memorial Day and Labor Day. When Think Like a Man Too, which features Vegas as the backdrop to one of the most epic bachelor/bachelorette parties yet seen on film, drops this Friday, we predict traffic to the legendary will go through the roof. But a weekend of decadence requires preparation. Here's our list of must-haves for surviving Las Vegas... (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

A Sexy Suit - The one-piece you wear to the gym pool isn't going to cut it in Vegas, where the only place hotter than the nightclub is the hotel pool. Get noticed in something skimpy, sexy and designer — and that goes for both guys and gals. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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A Sexy Suit - The one-piece you wear to the gym pool isn't going to cut it in Vegas, where the only place hotter than the nightclub is the hotel pool. Get noticed in something skimpy, sexy and designer — and that goes for both guys and gals. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

Breath Mints - Didn't have time to rush back to your hotel room to brush your teeth between that steak with garlic butter and flirting with the talent at the club? A strong breath mint could mean the difference between striking out and getting lucky.  (Photo: Bernd Vogel/Corbis)

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Breath Mints - Didn't have time to rush back to your hotel room to brush your teeth between that steak with garlic butter and flirting with the talent at the club? A strong breath mint could mean the difference between striking out and getting lucky.  (Photo: Bernd Vogel/Corbis)

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Cab Fare - Friends don't let friends drive drunk...or drunk-walk down the Strip. Tuck away a couple of twenties far away from your gambling money to make sure you make it home in one piece. (Photo: Corbis)

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Cab Fare - Friends don't let friends drive drunk...or drunk-walk down the Strip. Tuck away a couple of twenties far away from your gambling money to make sure you make it home in one piece. (Photo: Corbis)

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The Latest Smart Phone - Like the tree that falls in the forest, a Vegas vacation without abundant selfies, tweets and Facebook updates doesn't really make a noise. Equip yourself with the latest in cellular technology to make sure everyone knows how much #fun you're having.  (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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The Latest Smart Phone - Like the tree that falls in the forest, a Vegas vacation without abundant selfies, tweets and Facebook updates doesn't really make a noise. Equip yourself with the latest in cellular technology to make sure everyone knows how much #fun you're having.  (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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The Soundtrack Still Rocks - While the music accompanying the first film was like a study in R&B aphrodisiacs, this time around it's all about getting wild in Vegas.  (Photo: Epic Records)

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Think Like a Man Too Soundtrack - A boss playlist is a primary necessity, particularly for those commuting to Vegas by car. The soundtrack to Think Like a Man Too, featuring jams by Mary J. Blige and is the perfect tool for pre-gaming, partying or nursing a hangover. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

SPF 30 - Tanning is sexy, but sunburn is not. Protect your skin from the blazing hot Las Vegas sun with regular doses of SPF.  (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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SPF 30 - Tanning is sexy, but sunburn is not. Protect your skin from the blazing hot Las Vegas sun with regular doses of SPF.  (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

Tourist Travel Guide - It may sound corny, but those free pamphlets listing all the hot spots, shows and attractions in Las Vegas do come in handy, especially if slumping over a poker table for days at a time isn't your idea of fun. Vegas has plenty to offer the non-gamblers: spas, world-class shows and shopping. (Photo: moodboard/Corbis)

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Tourist Travel Guide - It may sound corny, but those free pamphlets listing all the hot spots, shows and attractions in Las Vegas do come in handy, especially if slumping over a poker table for days at a time isn't your idea of fun. Vegas has plenty to offer the non-gamblers: spas, world-class shows and shopping. (Photo: moodboard/Corbis)

Gambling Fund - Lastly, partaking in Vegas' main attraction — gambling — requires an airtight strategy if you don't want to go home broke. Set aside an allowance for hitting the tables or slot machines, and stick to it. Hiding your debut cards probably isn't a bad idea, either. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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Gambling Fund - Lastly, partaking in Vegas' main attraction — gambling — requires an airtight strategy if you don't want to go home broke. Set aside an allowance for hitting the tables or slot machines, and stick to it. Hiding your debut cards probably isn't a bad idea, either. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)

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