Burning Man Camping List Alternative Energy Zone - Desert Camping Sleeping Items Sleeping bags, liners Blankets, sheets Pillows, pillow cases Cots (great for naps or extra seating) Pads, foam, air beds, etc. Jammies, robe, slippers Ear plugs, eye cover mask Solar powered fan? Light up the Night Flashlights, headlamps Batteries (rechargeable) Solar panels, inverters , wire, etc Wind generator and tower Battery rechargers Candle lanterns Buy more candles Solar path lights Large clear plastic bags (to cover solar lights from the dust) Other solar, battery lights El wire projects, etc Glow sticks Shelter Tarps, poles (electrical conduit works) Aluminet Shade Cloth Shade cloth grommets Tents, yurts, domes, etc Reflectix (also great to protect autos and gear from the sun's heat) Old sheets and large fabric pieces Old rugs, small pieces of carpet Old tarps with holes and blown grommets (good to cover the dusty ground in camp) Decoratively painted heavy canvas panels for ground covers Flag, banners, and flagpole Stakes, rebar with bent tops Rope, variety of weights/sizes (bring lots) Bungee cords Adjustable webbing straps with buckles Zip ties Something to cover rebar and stake ends such as plastic soda bottles, tennis balls, small stuffed animals etc (protect our feet!) Something to mark stakes and ropes at night such as reflective ribbon, flashers etc (people run into them otherwise) Big sheet of plastic (for gray water catch basin) Boards--2 by 4s etc, short and long, to form basin rim Shower platform (small piece of sturdy plywood and a few short 2 by 4s--keeps your feet out of the scum) Bath mat to prevent slipping and slivers? Stake puller tool Heavy duty construction magnet for picking up loose screws etc Regular hammer Small sledge hammer Shovel, spade, rake Ladders, step stool Campsite clean up tools Leather work gloves (important!) Automobile Check your license, registration, tags, insurance papers, and all lights, flashers etc (be legal!) Give the auto a checkup a week before Check your spare tire, jack, etc Bring spare keys! Extra oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, air filter, fuses, light bulbs Tools, spare parts Spare gas (many gas stations close early in small towns--don't get stuck if you drive at night) Chains (in case of muddy playa) Bike Give it a checkup and test ride the week before you go Bike lights, front and back (bike lights are a must) Bike bell or ringer thingy Extra padding for the seat (do you like to ride nekkid?) Bike lock (don't be a statistic) Bike trailer? Baskets, milk crate, rack Bike tool kit and repair book Bike pump Spare tires and tubes (another must) Tire repair kit Other spare parts Fire extinguishers (always good to have one in your vehicle! check once a year to see if fully charged) Bike decorations - Not things that shed like streamers, glitter, etc Remember, Leave No Trace Multipurpose Repair Kit Duct tape, baling wire WD-40 Sandpaper, steel wool Needles and heavy thread Grommet repair kit Shoe Goo or some such Super Glue Self Stick Nylon Fabric Repair Kit Repair kit for your air bed/pad Fun stuff Tickets to Burning Man~~~! Portable FM Radios (for listening to KAEZ and other radio stations) Walky-talky radios (register your frequency at BurnDir) Frisbee, football, softball and gloves etc. Dice, cards, books Toys and games Gifts for all your new friends Art project items Scissors Glue, paste, clear tape Markers, pens, paper Clear contact paper Paints, body paints Musical instruments, drums An open mind Mail box - don't anger the Disgruntled Postal Workers! Camera (disposable?) Canned air (don't leave in the sun!) Personal Stuff Solar shower Towels and washcloths Non-scented shampoo and bio-soap Sunscreen, sunblock spf 50 Lotions, massage oil Bag balm (great for feet!) Vaseline Nasal spray for cleaning out those playa boogers Lip balm, chapstick Kleenex, toilet paper Moist towelettes like baby wipes, wet ones, handi-wipes, etc. (great for quick clean ups!) Sunglasses-bring an extra pair too! Contacts, extra contacts Extra contact solution, etc Prescription glasses (you will need a break from your contacts) Toothbrush and toothpaste Hair brush, comb Hair ties and clips Makeup and body glitter Jewelry, body scents Small mirror Dust masks, goggles, respirator etc Umbrella (for sun or rain) Tampons, pads, grrrl supplies NOTE: do not throw used tampons in the port-a-potties! Bring small ziploc bags and dispose in your own garbage. Burning Man will get shut down if we keep throwing these things in the potties.. Condoms, lubricants, solar power vibrators and other useful items you might want or need -- or wish you needed :-) Small day pack or tote  For carrying around when you go out See the Playa Survival Pack page for what to put in your pack. External Hang Tag with your name and camp location in case your pack gets separated from you. First Aid Kit Your prescription meds (bring extra) Band-aids, butterfly bandages, elastic bandages Athletic tape (a must for drummers!) Moleskin, blister packs Tweezers, needle Rubbing alcohol, witch hazel Sunburn help (Aloe Vera) Liquid Bandage Aspirin, other pain killers Eye drops (plain and "red out") Medications, herbs Herbal teas (bring a selection for sore throat, sour stomach, anxiety, etc) Clothing Hankies (multipurpose item) Dresses and skirts (unisex) Big straw hat with chin strap Old tennis shoes (bring extra comfy shoes) Flip-flops, sandals Undies and sox (extra sox) Shorts, Tank tops Tights and comfy sweat pants Raincoat (yes, it can rain) Warm clothes (brrrrr!) Oversized cotton or silk long-sleeved shirts for sun protection Costumes (hit your local thrift shop -- bring costumes you can *layer* to deal with the wide variety of temperatures) Togas, loin cloths, sarongs, cloaks, capes Large pieces of lightweight fabric (can be tied into a variety of costumes) Long johns, tights (good under costumes on cold nights!) Set of straight clothes for going home (pack these clothes in a big Ziploc bag and don't get them out until you leave) Laundry bag for dirty clothes Kitchen Camp cook stove Propane (large and small for backup) Small portable barbeque Hot pads, trivets Lighters (long one for stove) Matches? Pots, fry pans, and lids Spatula, rubber scraper Big spoon, slotted spoon Knives, large and small Cutting board Plates and bowls Coffee filters and cone Cups and coffee mugs with lids Cooking oil, salt and pepper etc Silverware Wash tub for dishes Scrubby thing and bio-dish soap Towels and rags Pump up sprayer thing: (buy a new one: don't use one that has been used with toxins)  This sprayer is multipurpose for washing dishes, cooling off, or bathing Buckets with lids Paper towels, napkins Tin foil, Ziploc bags in several sizes Garbage bags (large and small) Mesh bag like an old onion bag for wet garbage (dry it!) Lawn chairs Folding table, tablecloth Small cheap hammock (makes a great place to put food, dishes to dry etc) Water! 5 gallons a day per person is great if you can bring it! (showers, drinking, cooling, etc) Personal water bottles (bring several) Water jugs (5 gallons, etc) Water barrels (15 gallons?) Siphon set up for the barrels Things to eat Keep your food simple: easy to prepare and easy to digest (light) The playa is not a good place to experiment with a whole new diet. The port-a-potties are not a good place to hang out. Bring fewer perishables than you think you will eat: chances are, many perishables will go to waste. Cold cereal, hot cereal Soy milk (Some kinds don't need refrigeration) Coffee, Tea, herbal teas Powered milk, coffee creamer Sugar, honey Fruit, canned and fresh Veggies like carrot sticks (wash and cut up all vegetables at home) Juice (canned juices like Kern's freeze very well and can be used to help keep your cooler cold) Tang, other powdered drink mixes (to help encourage you to drink enough fluid -- believe it or not, this is a *real* problem on the playa) Canned and dried soup Cup a noodles, other instant meals Bagels (more durable than regular bread) Cream cheese, butter Peanut butter and jam Powerbars and such Dried fruit, raisins, etc Gorp, granola, soy nuts Other quick snack foods Beer (avoid glass bottles) Other alcoholic beverages (Remember, alcohol *is* a poison. It is also dehydrating. Drink in moderation and you will enjoy BM without a hangover!) Mixers, fresh limes, olives want to add to the camping list? email anybody burns: anybodyanybodyburns.com