Sample Burning Man Packing List
Burning Man's suggestions
personal sundries:
- ticket
- sleeping bag
- head lamps
- blinky lights
- hydra pak
- ear plugs
- sun screen
- spray bottle
- lip balm
- sun glasses
- air mattress or foam mattress
- pillow
- sarong and sandals for early morning porta-potty trips
- lotion!
- hair brush and accessories
- toothbrush and paste
- shampoo plus conditioner
- spray leave-in conditioner
- razor
- washcloth and towel
- pantiliners
- condoms
- handkerchief
- medicines and vitamins
- hand sanitizer
- flashlights
- fanny pack
- alarm clock
- journal and pens
- book
- gum
- camera, disposable camera
- nalgenes
- sleep mask
- goggles
- dust mask
- cooling bandana/hat
- utensils: rubbermaid container, spoon, knife, fork
- monkey boy jr./ raver rabbit
- dog tag
playa pockets:
- camera
- knife
- SPF lip balm
- spare key
- gum
- snacks
- TP
- headlamp
- dust mask
- paper and pen
- hair ties
- ear plugs
- glow
- sharpie
- hand sanitizer
- safety pins
- handkerchief
- pantiliners
- ID
- caribiner to attach water bottle
common gear:
- tools: hammer, screwdriver, wrench, tape measure, sledge, cclamp, vice grips, needle nose, case knife
- binder clips, parachute cord, bungie cords
- thermometer
- solar panels, battery, inverter
- soldering iron, solder
- bike pump, patch kit, tire levers, tubes
- big blue van, extra keys
- jumper cables
- 3 person tent
- bicycle
- combination bike lock
- tables
- large ice chests
- 5 gal solar shower, 3 ft kiddie pool
- tarps
- rebar candy canes
- solar lights
- wash basins
- chair/stool things
- broom, dustpan
- rugs
- water jugs (2-5 gal)
- thermoses
- propane lantern, flourecent lantern
- fire extinguisher
- 2 walkie talkies
- buckets
- extension cords
- propane stove
- gazebo
- fan
- mirror
- radio
common sundries:
- bungee cords
- parachute cord
- binder clips
- baby wipes
- garbage bags
- ziplocs
- fire
- propane (16 oz) canisters
- dry ice
- utensils: griddle, kettle, wok, pot, spoon, spatula, knife, tongs, chopsticks, cutting board, can opener, coffee maker
- water
- food
- toilet paper
- batteries (D, AA, 9V, AAA)
- safety pins
- duct tape, cable ties
- lanyard sharpies
- gifts (not ones that turn into trash)
- paper towels
- first aid kit
- lamp oil (2 gal)
- extra food containers
- webbing, caribiners
- laundry bag
food:
- salty snacks, protein
- pre-cooked rice and tasty bite
- hard boiled eggs, fresh eggs
- pre-cooked spaghetti
- meatloaf
- burgers: ground beef, veggie patties, buns
- sausage
- fajitas: onion, chicken, pepper, tortillas
- leftover pizza
- pita pizza: cheese, sauce, pitas
- celery & cream cheese
- apples, oranges
- soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
- peanut butter
- lunchmeat sandwiches: cheese, turkey, bread
- french toast: bread, eggs, milk, sugar, spices
- carrots
- kale
- tuna salad: tuna, mayo, celery, relish
- cream puffs
- butter
- pre-sliced bread
- powdered milk, hot chocolate, tea
- couscous/tabouleh
- canned chili, beans
- 3 bean salad: can beans, vinegear
- instant oatmeal, pop tarts
- spam, corned beef hash
- gatorade powder, lemonade
- canned corn and fruit
- bars of all sorts
- beef jerky
- nuts
- pringles, triscuits
- BBQ sauce
- salt and pepper
- vegetable oil
- coffee
- Bagels
- Fruit juice
- Trail Mix
- V8
- Dehydrated Soup Mix (Miso/Cupo'Noodle)
- Gookinaid E.R.G. mix
- dried hummus and black beans
- crackers (goldfish!) and chips of all assortments
- peanut butter and jelly
- loaf of bread
- turkey jerky
- Italian cookies
- non-Italian cookies
- six-pack of Aranciata
- six-pack of fizzy lemonade
- a hard salame or five!
- much dried fruit: cranberries, apples, apricots, pineapple, papaya
- mixed nuts
- olive oil and lemon juice for hummus
- fruit leather
- Luna bars
- gummy bears
- jelly bellies
- those huge yummy Costco muffins
- dehydrated Thai soups
- no-refrigeration puddings
- cotton candy
- sour candy
personal costumes/clothes:
- normal comfortable clothes for first and last days during travel and setup/teardown
- jacket
- parasol
- sarongs, sandals
- tank top, pants, sweatshirt, hiking boots
- shirt, shorts
- wrap pant outfit
- coppery wrap pants
- black coat with EL wire
- chinese dress
- indian pjs
- silk long underwear
- wigs
- fairy wings
- dress
- leather, corset
- headscarf
- vinyl outfit
- mermaid fabric
- harem outfit
- cloak
camp & theme accoutrements:
- magnetic sign
- mirror
- tattoo markers, temp tattoos
- hair rubberbands
- massagers, book, eye pillow
- games: boggle, mah jong, uno, cards, etc.
- yoga cards, tai chi book, hula hoop
- glow: EL, photoluminesent, chemical, LED
- parachute dome
- nail polish
- boombox, CDs
starting with our Beyond Beauty camp list, work in progress...
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