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One of the delights of
Burning Man is 'planning to go'. It's a chance to sort out your
life in terms of what's important to you: your survival, and what you
need to enjoy yourself.
So, deciding what to take to the playa
can be a personal exploration of who you are.
The Burning Man environment is
ever changing and indescribable. It is invigorating, uplifting and
exhausting all at the same time. Take good care of yourself so
that you can appreciate where you are.
Be sure to
read the official Burning
Man Survival Guide on the burningman.com website. This really is required reading. It
will answer many of your questions, as well as give you many
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Burning Man mailing lists are
another great way to exchange camping hints and lists, as well as
collaborate on projects and build friendships. Join the AEZ
mailing list to meet a great group of humans!
The weeks go whizzing by. Finally, it's that special day when you
pack the
vehicle! As many burners have discovered, it's easy to take too
much stuff. Don't overload your vehicle! Divide up your list into "Must
take" and "Would like to take". Pack the
latter part last...if there's room.
Pre-build and test your projects, shelters, etc, at home
before heading to the playa: repairs and design changes are *much*
easier to do at home. You've heard the stories about the storms:
they are all true! Winds can exceed 50 mph, white-out dust storms
can last for hours, and soaking thunderstorms can blow in out of
nowhere.
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Another white-out hits as the AEZers
are packing up
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