Burning Man is an amazing pop-up art festival in the deserts of Neveda. 70,000 people arrive to create Black Rock City for one week before it all fades away into ashes and dust. Its known for the heat, the dust storms, the gift economy and friendly citizens and gifting economy. So, the question becomes, how does one pack for this crazy adventure?
I wanted to share an amazing list that was provided to me by the camp I'm traveling with. I'll break it up into its various sections and hope it is helpful to any last-minute packers out there.
CRITICAL
B. CRITICAL Burning Man Ticket + WAP
B. CRITICAL Vehicle Pass
B. CRITICAL Photo ID
B. CRITICAL Credit Card(s)
B. CRITICAL Cash (for Ice and/or Coffee)
B. CRITICAL Insurance Card(s)
B. CRITICAL Spare Car Key
B. CRITICAL Volunteer/Work/Meal Schedules
B. CRITICAL Medication (Prescriptions)
NECESSARY
C. NECESSARY Camping Chairs
C. NECESSARY Cooler
C. NECESSARY Personal Dishes (bowl, spoon, fork, etc)
C. NECESSARY Cup! Insulated cup? (Tape drivers license on it?)
C. NECESSARY Water Bottle
C. NECESSARY Zip Ties
C. NECESSARY Duct Tape
C. NECESSARY Clear Goggles
C. NECESSARY Tinted Googles
C. NECESSARY Sunglasses
C. NECESSARY Hats + Visors
C. NECESSARY Bandanna/Face Mask (for dust)
C. NECESSARY Water (2 gallons/person/day)
C. NECESSARY Food (lunches and snacks; meal)
IMPORTANT
D. IMPORTANT Music Device and/or Speakers
D. IMPORTANT Purse/Backpack/Fanny Pack
D. IMPORTANT Glow Stuff
D. IMPORTANT Flashlight(s)
D. IMPORTANT Headlamp(s)
D. IMPORTANT Latern(s)
D. IMPORTANT Batteries AA
D. IMPORTANT Batteries AAA
D. IMPORTANT Batteries C
D. IMPORTANT Batteries D
D. IMPORTANT Trash Bags (for personal use)
OTHER
E. OTHER Gifts
E. OTHER Ziplock Bags (for personal use)
E. OTHER Stamps and Postcards
E. OTHER Pens/Markers
E. OTHER Lighters
E. OTHER Party Favors
E. OTHER Camera
E. OTHER Camera Batteries
E. OTHER Ear Plugs
E. OTHER Watch/Clock/Time Machine
HOUSING / TENT GEAR
F. HOUSING Personal Tent Stakes/Rebar
F. HOUSING Personal Tent Rope/Straps/Tie Downs
F. HOUSING Personal Tent Stakes/Rebar Covers (if necessary)
F. HOUSING Tent/Yurt/Pod/Etc
F. HOUSING Air Mattress/Cot/Mat
F. HOUSING Air Mattress Pump
F. HOUSING Sleeping Bag/Blanket(s)
F. HOUSING Sheets (fitted + flat)
F. HOUSING Pillow (Pillowcase)
F. HOUSING Tent Organization/Storage
F. HOUSING Portable Fan/Swamp Cooler
TOILETRIES
G. TOILETRIES Shower: soap (liquid)
G. TOILETRIES Shower: shampoo
G. TOILETRIES Shower: conditioner
G. TOILETRIES Towel
G. TOILETRIES Washcloth
G. TOILETRIES Toothpaste
G. TOILETRIES Toothbrush
G. TOILETRIES Lotion
G. TOILETRIES Sunscreen
G. TOILETRIES Baby Wipes
G. TOILETRIES Chapstick
G. TOILETRIES Face Wash
G. TOILETRIES Face Lotion
G. TOILETRIES Deodorant
G. TOILETRIES Brush/comb
G. TOILETRIES Detangler
G. TOILETRIES Contacts + Case
G. TOILETRIES Glasses + Case
G. TOILETRIES Tampons/Pads/Diva Cup/Etc
G. TOILETRIES Baby Powder/Talcom Powder/Anti-chafing
G. TOILETRIES Hand Sanitizer
G. TOILETRIES Lubricant
G. TOILETRIES Condoms
G. TOILETRIES Misc Sexy Time Items
G. TOILETRIES Makeup + Makeup Remover
G. TOILETRIES Nail Polish
G. TOILETRIES Hand Sanitizer
FIRST AID
H. FIRST AID Yeast Infection Meds
H. FIRST AID UTI Meds
H. FIRST AID Eye Drops
H. FIRST AID Moleskin
H. FIRST AID Saline Spray/Sinus Rinse/Neti Pot
H. FIRST AID Superglue
H. FIRST AID Sinus Meds
H. FIRST AID Allergy Meds
H. FIRST AID Naproxen/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
H. FIRST AID Personal First Aid Kit: band-aids, neosporin, guaze, etc
H. FIRST AID Tums/Gas X
H. FIRST AID Oragel
H. FIRST AID Abreva
H. FIRST AID Throat Lozenges
H. FIRST AID Vinegar
H. FIRST AID Vitamins
H. FIRST AID Pedialite (electrolytes)
H. FIRST AID Bug Protection
H. FIRST AID Aloe/Burn Lotion
EMERGENCY
I. EMERGENCY Bucket
I. EMERGENCY Trash Bag Liner
I. EMERGENCY Kitty Litter
I. EMERGENCY Pee Funnel
I. EMERGENCY Single Ply Toilet Paper
BIKE STUFF
J. BIKE Bike
J. BIKE Bike Chain
J. BIKE Bike Lights
J. BIKE Bike Repair Items (inner tube, chain tool, etc)
J. BIKE Bike Misc Items (seat cover, decorations, etc)
J. BIKE Bike Pump
TOOLS
K. TOOLS Safety Pins
K. TOOLS Scissors
K. TOOLS Knife
K. TOOLS Multi-tool
K. TOOLS Knee Pads
K. TOOLS Work Gloves
K. TOOLS Pliers
K. TOOLS Screwdriver: phillips + flathead
K. TOOLS Mallet/Hammer
BONUS IDEAS
L. OPTIONAL Hotel Bag (bag of clean clothes and toiletries post-Burn)
L. OPTIONAL Starter Back Pack (back of essentials for when you arrive on playa)
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That is a great packing list. Glad I bumped into another burner on steemit. Just followed you :) Looking forward to reading more of your posts.
Glad it was helpful. I know it was a lifesaver as a newbie. I went with a hyper-organized camp which made for a great homebase and made sure I covered for emergencies.
And welcome to Steemit !