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1 | 2024 Burning Man Packing List by Burner Nurse TikTok @BurnerNurse Instagram @BurnerNurse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 | Even though I am a nurse at Burning Man (as well as a burner), I do not represent the Burning Man organization in any way. The options on this packing list are my own through my own personal experience camping for 10 days at a time in Black Rock City. The links will give you ideas to build your own packing list. For any questions about tickets, camping or the survival guide, please refer to the Burning Man website. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 | DOCUMENTS | always bring a printed or physical copy of your tickets for the box office | Ticket confirmation printed | Vehicle pass printed | Credentials printed (volunteers) | ID + copy (I have a backup ID from the DMV for bar hopping) | Burner map downloaded on phone | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Dust app and iBurn app downloaded on phone | packing checklist | medical insurance card (in case you need it off playa) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | ESSENTIALS | Items I highly recommend bringing with you | Cash ($100) in case Apple Pay is down to buy ice | Work gloves large hands | headlamps | Liquid IV | earplugs (for sleep and concerts) | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | eye shields | work gloves smaller hands | Neck gaiter | dust mask | camp cup with handle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | silicone ear plugs | goggles | Sojourner Hydration Pack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | ELECTRONICS | Don't bring important items that you want to use again. The playa dust will destroy electronics. | phone (I try to keep mine covered during the event) | phone charger | power bank | headphones | battery operated fans | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | batteries (D, C, AA, AAA) | 100' extension cord (if you have power) | misting fan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | CAR | The playa dust will get into every crevice. I cover my car seats with plastic and lay sheets under my gear in the trunk. | DEWALT Digital Portable Jump Starter (batteries die every year on playa. AAA won't come to BRC to give you a jump) | extra set of car keys | car roof bag (for extra space if driving a car) | tire pressure gauge | extra gas in 5 gallon tank | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | car cover | registration and insurance | jumper cables | tarp for oil leaks | plastic to cover speakers and front | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | painters tape and insulation to cover windows (don't use duct tape) | car cabin air filter (good to switch it out after you leave playa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | BIKES | It is better to have some mode of transportation to get around BRC | Bike (fatter tires are better) e.g. here | DRY chain lube/oil | bike pump | fuzzy seat cover | gel seat cover | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | lighting/ EL wire | chain bike lock (chain link better than cable) | basket (depends on your bike) | spoke lights | bike bell | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | bright front light | bike flag | extra tire tube (depends on your bike) | Bike repair kit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | CAMPING | This can vary depending on how you camp. (this list is based off of my tent camping) | tent/yurt/RV (I use a Shiftpod) | shade structure (I use Black Rock Hardware, but have used a pop-up canopy in the past) | aluminet (to cover and keep out the heat) | small carpets (for inside your tent) | inflatable mattress + air pump | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | winter sleeping bag | blanketsx2 | pillows x2 | LED lanterns | plastic moving bags (keeps everything dust free) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | rebar/lag bolts (I'm using lag bolts this year) | sledge hammer (for rebar) | impact driver (for lag bolts) | tie downs | bungees | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | guy lines | large heavy duty tarps for under your tent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | TOOLS | This can vary depending on how you camp. But work gloves and a tool kit are always a good idea on playa. | work gloves (large hands) | work gloves (small hands) | Zip ties | Duck tape (I used this to fix my shoes one year) | carabiners | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | small tool kit | sewing kit + safety pins | Velcro straps | scissors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | KITCHEN | Not everyone cooks at Burning Man, so adjust as needed | folding table | ice chest | ice + dry ice (will last about 2-3 days) | plates/bowls | hot pot for water | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | fork/knife/spoon | heavy duty trash bags | Water Bottle | Ziplock bags | folding chairs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | camp stove with attachment hose | propane tank | cooking utensils/pan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | TOILETRIES | A variety of options depending on your needs and camp setup | toothbrush/toothpaste | mouth wash | quick drying Towel x2 | face wash/wipes | makeup remover wipes | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | shampoo/ conditioner (if you have a shower) | dry shampoo (no shower) | body soap | deodorant | baby wipes (sensitive skin variety are nice) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | sunscreen with a high SPF | aloe vera for after sun care | intensive body lotion | lip balm with SPF | saline nose mist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Camp TP for the porta potties | tampons/pads (even if it isn't that time of the month, it can happen on playa) | razor/shaver (some burners go razor-free for the week) | pH wash/wipes for vaginal health | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | HAIR CARE | Wigs, hats and braids are popular because no one wants to worry about their hair in BRC | hair brush | hair ties | clips | wigs | headbands | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | hats | leave-in conditioner | light-up mirror | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | FOOD | Personal preference, but you will crave salty food and you need to drink water. Dehydrated camping meals work well | WATER 1.5-2 gallons of water per person per day | Liquid Death (for small parties. The cans can be recycled at Recycle Camp) | Liquid IV | camping meals | ramen (great late night snack if you have power) | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | dried fruits | beef jerky | turkey jerky | snacks of choice | I lived off of peanut butter and honey sandwiches one burn | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | BACON (always a fave! Great way to make friends as well) | fruit cups (great treat ice cold in the cooler) | chips/salsa | Trail mix | bacon (precooked unless you bring a kitchen) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | hot chocolate | collapsible water bag (Burner Bus) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | HEALTH/ WELLNESS | Definitely bring the vinegar wash for your feet | vinegar/water (to wash off the playa dust 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) | first aid kit | antibacterial wipes | vitamins of choice | refillable ice pack (for injuries) | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | saline mister or spray for nose | Hand sanitizer | hydrating face mask | antibiotic ointment | sunscreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | lip balm SPF | aloe vera after sun gel | moleskin for blisters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | MEDICATION | prescription meds should be the first thing you pack. If you forget them at home, you have to got to Reno to refill the Rx | prescription medications (in the original bottle) | AZO urinary & vaginal support | AZO UTI & UTI pain relief | AZO UTI support | acetaminophen | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | cold medicine | cough drops | Benadryl | antacid/Prilosec | Imodium | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | stool softener | preparation H wipes | sore muscle cream | jock itch powder | glucose paste | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | allergy meds | Silvadene (for burns) | Zicam | saline nasal spray | ibuprofen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | EYES | Protect your eyes from the playa dust | eyeglasses (extra pair) | eye rewetting drops | visine allergy | extra contact case | contact solution | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Goggles (clear & sunglasses type) | contacts with extra pairs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | INTIMACY | Prioritize safety and consent when engaging in intimacy at the playa by communicating openly with your partner(s) and using necessary protection and supplies. | condoms | lube | nitrile gloves | dental dam | toys | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | whatever else you enjoy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | CLOTHING | Wear whatever you want or nothing at all. This will be a list of clothing essentials. Radical self expression should not include cultural appropriation items or moopy clothing | personal undergarments of choice (breathable) | socks (at least one pair for each day on playa) | yoga pants (some people don't like the dust on their legs) | heavy jackets | hats | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | tutus | boots | costumes | pasties | scarves | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | hip bag/ fanny pack/ back pack | fishnets | belts | light hiking wool socks (cotton socks may cause blisters) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | MISC/EXTRAS | items to consider to help your burn | Sunglasses x2 | P100 mask and filters | lighted mirror | clean bag for hotel after burn | hip bag/ fanny pack/ back pack | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | gum (nice to share) | Shower shoes (if sharing a shower) | pee funnel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | CAMP LEADS | This can very depending on your type of camp | large dry erase board for camp messages | Blackrock Hardware or Playa Labs shade system | folding utility wagon for ice runs | jump box for dead car batteries | Narcan (good thing to have behind your camp bar) | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | first aid kit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | GROUPS OF ITEMS FOR EASIER PACKING | These are some clickable links if you need to shop for many items at once | BIKES & LIGHTS | HEALTH & WELLNESS | CAMPING ESSENTIALS | ESSENTIALS | MY CAMP SETUP (WHAT I BRING/USE) | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | ITEMS TO CONSIDER | JUST FOR FUN | RAVE CLOTHING | FOOD/DRINKS | PRIME DAY DEALS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | • Remember - What you pack in you have to pack out | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | • Radical self reliance means you have to take care of yourself. No one is going to do it for you out there. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | • Recycle Camp by Center Camp recycles aluminum cans and donates the money to neighboring communities. The only thing you don't have to pack out with you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | • If you are taking the Burner Bus, check their FAQs section for times, price, water, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | • Don't bring anything that will create MOOP (matter out of place) (i.e., feather, sequins, glitter, etc.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | • Allow yourself some time to process grief, say goodbye or manifest new beginnings at Temple. Allow people the space and privacy in there as well. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | • Place your information on anything you would like to be returned if it is lost. Most burners are honest people and the org does their best to return items every year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | • Law enforcement: drive the speed limits going to BRC. You will be pulled over and search if you are over the limit. Also, undercover police officers are everywhere on playa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | • There will be times during your burn that you will need some space from everyone and that is ok. It can be overwhelming for some people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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