CANDY’S BURNING MAN PACKING LIST
(highlighted items are necessary)
FOR CAMP (Most of these can come from a dollar store or Amazon)
- Tent, tarp for under tent, throw rugs the keep dust down inside tent
- 18″ rebar stakes x 4, Cross cut tennis balls or empty small plastic bottles, hammer
- LIGHTS : (tent), Lantern/ string lights. (body) HEADLAMP, string lights, glow sticks, bracelets/ slap bands, flashlight, (bike) headlight, string lights, extra batteries
- Bed and bedding, extra sheet for dust protection
- Ear plugs
- Bike, lock, basket, tools, extra inner tube, tire pump
- Work gloves for strike
- MISC: Garbage bags, safety pins/ plastic or velcro cable ties, army knife, duct tape, bungees, small scissors, mirror, rags or roll of paper towels, basin/ vinegar, fan (s), small spray bottle
- Jumper cables and air filter for car
- Folding chair
PERSONAL
- Ticket, Vehicle Pass driver’s license or ID
- Magnetic car key holder
- Enough cash for ice, center camp coffee, RV extras
- Phone with dust-proof phone case, charger, Plate, utensils, cup w handle/ carabiner and a copy of ID taped to cup
- WATER!! Camp provides tap water but bring your own filtered if wanted. 3-4 liters/day
- Electrolyte solution (EmergenC or coconut/ aloe water, etc.)
- Water bottle(s) and/or camelback
- Towel, washcloth, Toiletries (including sunscreen and lotion)
- Pee bottle for tent (“Pecan”), Toilet paper (must be single ply)
- WET WIPES
- Meds/ supplements and minor first aid stuff
- Nasal/ sinus saline spray (i.e. “NeilMed”)
- Small spray bottle, fans, cooling scarf/ head wrap
CLOTHING
Check your weather app as the time approaches for temp ranges for Gerlach NV or Black Rock City NV
- shorts and light tops during day
- leggings/ long pants and warm jacket for night
- Boots with plenty of sock changes, flip flops
- Cap, hat or scarf turban for suns/protection, cooling scarf/ head wrap
- Shades and goggles. If you wear glasses: extra pair, carrying case and cleaning solution
- Bandanas (to cover your nose and mouth for dust storms)
- Tutu, bling, scarves
FOOD
- BREAKFAST: Eggs, bacon, dehydrated fried potatoes, pre-made oatmeal, juice, protein powder, any PROTEIN, leftovers
- LUNCH: Crackers, cheese, sandwiches, (tuna, PBJ, l grilled cheese, meat), leftovers
- DINNER: Pre-made packs of quinoa, rice-a-roni etc. with sausage, veggies, mac cheese, soup, canned baked beans or chili. packaged pre-prepared shelf stable meals, veggies (canned or shelf stable, like corn on the cob), leftovers,
- SNACKS: Protein bars, nuts, dried fruit, cheese, squeezable applesauce, salty (pickles/ olives/ chip), salsa, jerky, crackers, fruit
- DRINKS: Canned LaCroix or Izze are popular. Your own milk if you’re lactose intolerant. Free alcohol and mixed drinks everywhere (but bring booze to share).
- FOOD AND WATER: in your car for the trip in
OH, AND BTW…
- Label your possessions
- Gifts: Small gifts to share publicly
- Get on the “Jackrabbit Speaks” email list for updates from Burning Man Org
- Traffic conditions for entry and exit are on 94.5 FM
- Update your Siren’s google docs spreadsheet, sign up for one moop and one kitchen patrol
- DOWNLOAD “IBURN” and “TIME TO BURN” apps on your phone, ahead of time
