Burning Man Packing List from Burn.Life

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1	My basic packing list!
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3	Bathroom	Notes
4	Toothpaste
5	Toothbrushes
6	Floss
7	Face soap
8	Washclothes
9	Towels	If you intend to shower.
10	Moisturizer	Particularly useful in case of playa foot or sunburns.
11	Lip moisturizer
12	Porta-potty-safe toilet paper
13	Eyedrops	It's really dry and dusty out there!
14	Allergy medicine if applicable (though allergies don't hit me out there)
15	Mole skin in case of blisters	Can be a lifesaver.
16	Prescription meds	If relevant.
17	Birth control
18	Condoms
19	Lubricant
20	Wet wipes/baby wipes	You almost can't have too many of these.
21	Vinegar in a spray bottle	I hit my feet with this nightly before going to bed. Also makes your tent smell like salt & vinegar chips, which is a win.
22	Advil
23	Nyquil
24	Vitamins
25	Chapstick
26	Ladies: Tampons or equivalent if necessary.
27	Neosporin
28	Medical kit (medical tape, bandaids, etc)
29	Liquid skin/liquid bandaid	For using on cuts that won't close out there.
30	Sun lotion	It's easy to get sunburned. Put on sun lotion.
31	Mouth wash
32	Shaving cream
33	Razors
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36	Kitchen
37	Modify the Kitchen stuff based on what common amenities your camp or campmates provide.
38	Coolers for food and cold beverages	Higher-quality coolers make a big difference. See http://burn.life/food-and-water.html
39	Wooden blocks/slats to elevate the cooler above the playa	It helps the cooler stay cold longer.
40	Block and cubed ice	You want to fill your coolers at least half full of ice. Blocked ice is much better. Try finding the square-ish plastic 2.5 liter water bottles, filling them with water, and freezing them.
41	Paper towels	Use them sparingly, because they take up a lot space in trash bags.
42	Paper plates and bowls	I like sturdy ones that I can wipe off and reuse once or twice before throwing away.
43	Washable silverware	I just wipe them off with baby wipes.
44	Sturdy garbage bags. Contractors bags are best.	Contractor bags double as excellent 'shoes' along with some zipties to keep them on your feet in case of rain. The wet playa doesn’t stick to them and they're sturdy enough to survive without ripping to pieces.
45	Water - 1.5 gallons / person / day. More if you want to shower.
46	Washable cups	Protip: Get a mug or a cup with a handle that you can carabiner to your backpack when you're out adventuring. Always have a cup with you.
47	Closable cups/water bottles	I like to carry around wine or mixed drinks in one of these, especially at night. Can just put it in my camelbak.
48	Bottle opener	If you have bottles.
49	Can opener	If you have cans that don't have tabs.
50	1 pot	If you're cooking.
51	1 pan	If you're cooking.
52	Chef's knife	If you're cooking.
53	Cutting board	If you're cooking.
54	Dish soap	If you're washing dishes.
55	Propane or butane stove	If you don't have access to one in your camp.
56	Extra propane or butane	If you're bringing a camping stove
57	Small bucket	Good for spitting in when brushing teeth.
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59	Food
60	1 'meal' per day plus snacks is enough for me out there. You'll be a lot less hungry than you usually are.	Check out http://www.burn.life/food-and-water.html for suggestions on food.
61	Booze - lots or little depending on you.
62	You want things in cans or bags. Bottles are more of a pain in the ass, because you can't recycle them on-site (you can with cans) and they can't be compacted easily. That said, I bring bottles of wine and sake for quality reasons.
63	If you're bringing wine, there's decent wine in boxes these days. Not great, but decent. I take the bladders out of the box and put them in my coolers. They take up much less space that way.	Two brands I've found decent are Bota Box and Black Box. They're about $20/box, and have the equivalent of 4 bottles in them.
64	Gum and/or hard candy	Tasty, gets your mouth wet, and nice to give to people as gifts too.
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67	Clothing
68	Daytime and Nighttime clothing	Read this: http://www.burn.life/costumes.html
69	A warm coat, or layers that are the equivalent thereof, is important.	Warm is the key word. You really want to have something that will let you be fine if it drops to 40 degrees or colder. You also want to be prepared for much balmier nights though, where it may be 60 degrees until the darkest hours.
70	2 pairs of underwear/day	Changing underwear feels awfully good, especially as even if you are showering, you're probably not doing it daily and it never gets you as clean as you'd like.
71	2 pairs of socks/day	Changing socks may be even more glorious than changing underwear. Sandals sound nice, but the reality is that the playa eats up most people's feet. I can only wear sandals for one day before I have to switch to socks and shoes or boots.
72	2 pairs sunglasses	Easy to lose, and you will be very unhappy without them.
73	Couple pairs of comfy shoes/boots	Make sure you have a backup pair in case one pair gets misplaced or fails on you.
74	Pristine pair of shoes for post-playa	Helps avoid getting playa dust in your car.
75	Clean clothes to change into on leaving that I leave in a bag in the car.	Way nicer to drive to wherever you're going if you are in clean clothes.
76	Fun hats	I'm a hat fan out there, and have a variety of fun hats.
77	Various jewellery and accessories	Easiest way to look like you put a lot of effort into an outfit: Wear something basic and then throw a lot of accessories on.
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80	Survival
81	Emergency rain poncho	They're really cheap from a hardware store or whatnot. Very small, and worthy having in your backpack when you go out just in case it were to rain.
82	2 pairs goggles	I like to have one with clear lenses for night and one with dark lenses for day.
83	Dustmask of some form.	I bring multiple bandanas to use as dustmasks. One isn't enough as it gets pretty gross hanging around my neck and being sweated on. Note that bandanas do not stop the smallest and most damaging particles from reaching your lungs. The weave is much too loose.
84	N95 masks if you're Covid concerned or want to protect your lungs from particles too small for something like a bandana to stop.
85	Headlamp
86	Lighting for yourself for nighttime. LEDs, etc.	Don't be a darkwad!
87	Camelbak	I typically don't leave camp without a couple liters of water on me, unless I'm just going next door or whatnot.
88	Bucket, kitty litter, tough garbage bags	To create an emergency toilet in case of emergency out there, such as it raining for an extended period of time and the portas filling due to their inability to get serviced.
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90	If I'm staying in a tent:
91	Tent + either very very sturdy and long tent stakes or rebar or, best, lag screws.	Read about tent options here: http://www.burn.life/tents.html	Read about lag screws here: https://www.burn.life/lag-screws-101.html
92	Impact wrench for driving the screws	Only important if you're using lag screws. You're using lag screws right?
93	Generator	I like the Honda 2200. It's the gold standard for small, inverter (i.e. quiet) generators.
94	Metal mallet	For pounding in tent stakes/rebar if you're using them.	Use lag screws instead. Rebar sucks.
95	Foam mattress pad	You really will be a lot more comfortable than slapping a sleeping bag on the ground with no padding.
96	Camping cot to put mattress pad on	Creates extra storage space in the tent and makes you feel more like you're sleeping somewhere normal.
97	Sheets + comforter/blanket	It really can get cold at night, so make sure your blanket or comforter is going to keep you warm enough.
98	3 pillows	Because my wife likes to use two.
99	Dust sheet	A sheet I put over the top of the blanket/comforter and pillows during the day to minimize dust getting into the sheets/onto the pillows.
100	Table	I have a four foot long folding table that I put in my tent.