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. I do.
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	Advil
22	Nyquil
23	Vitamins
24	Chapstick
25	Ladies: Tampons or equivalent if necessary.
26	Neosporin
27	Medical kit (medical tape, bandaids, etc)
28	Liquid skin/liquid bandaid	For using on cuts that won't close out there.
29	Sun lotion	It's easy to get sunburned. Put on sun lotion.
30	Mouth wash
31	Shaving cream
32	Razors
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35	Kitchen
36	Modify the Kitchen stuff based on what common amenities your camp or campmates provide.
37	Coolers for food and cold beverages	Higher-quality coolers make a big difference. See http://burn.life/food-and-water.html
38	Wooden blocks/slats to elevate the cooler above the playa	It helps the cooler stay cold longer.
39	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.
40	Paper towels	Use them sparingly, because they take up a lot space in trash bags.
41	Paper plates and bowls	I like sturdy ones that I can wipe off and reuse once or twice before throwing away.
42	Washable silverware	I just wipe them off with baby wipes.
43	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.
44	Water - 1.5 gallons / person / day. More if you want to shower.
45	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.
46	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.
47	Bottle opener	If you have bottles.
48	Can opener	If you have cans that don't have tabs.
49	2 pots	If you're cooking.
50	1 pan	If you're cooking.
51	Chef's knife	If you're cooking.
52	Cutting board	If you're cooking.
53	Dish soap	If you're washing dishes.
54	Propane stove	If you don't have access to one in your camp.
55	Extra propane	If you're bringing a propane stove.
56	Bucket	For grey water from washing dishes, if relevant.
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58	Food
59	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.
60	Booze - lots
61	You want things in cans or bags. Bottles are a pain in the ass, because you can't recycle them on-site (you can with cans) and they can't be compacted easily.
62	If you're bringing wine, bring wine in a box. 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.
63	Gum and/or hard candy	Tasty, gets your mouth wet, and nice to give to people as gifts too.
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66	Clothing
67	Daytime and Nighttime clothing	Read this: http://www.burn.life/costumes.html
68	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.
69	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.
70	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.
71	2 pairs sunglasses	Easy to lose, and you will be very unhappy without them.
72	Couple pairs of comfy shoes/boots	Make sure you have a backup pair in case one pair gets misplaced or fails on you.
73	Pristine pair of shoes for post-playa	Helps avoid getting playa dust in your car.
74	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.
75	Fun hats	I'm a hat fan out there, and have a variety of fun hats.
76	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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79	Survival
80	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.
81	2 pairs goggles
82	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.
83	Headlamp
84	Glowsticks or other illumination for yourself at night like El Wire.	Don't be a darkwad!
85	Camelbak	I typically don't leave camp without a couple liters of water on me, unless I'm just going next door or whatnot.
86	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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88	If I'm staying in a tent:
89	Tent + either very very sturdy 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
90	Rubber mallet	For pounding in tent stakes/rebar.
91	Inflatable bed+pump, or camping pad	You really will be a lot more comfortable than slapping a sleeping bag on the ground with no padding.
92	Camping cot to put inflatable bed on	Creates extra storage space in the tent and makes you feel more like you're sleeping somewhere normal.
93	Sheets + comforter/blanket	It really can get cold at night, so make sure your blanket or comforter is going to keep you warm enough.
94	2 pillows
95	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.
96	Table	I have a four foot long folding table that I put in my tent.
97	Aluminet	If I don't have a shade structure over my tent, I put this over it. See the tent page at burn.life.
98	Shade structure with guy wires if necessary	The best way to keep your tent cool-ish during the hours while the sun's up.
99	3 folding beach/camping chairs	2 for outside the tent, 1 for inside the tent.
100	Battery-powered string lights	I string them around the top of the tent to create mood lighting at night.