What to Bring

The below list is not meant to be exhaustive, and is merely a suggestion to be as radically self reliant as possible! Remember, there is no potable water, no electricity, and no vendors at the burn. You must bring what you need! Be thoughtful, and add or edit this list with your own personal needs.

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For Eats

Plate
Bowl
Cup
Silverware
Hot drink mug
Water (2 gallons, unless you plan to drink more)
Other drinks (tea, Gatorade, sodas)
Granola/protein bars
Caffeine if you need it (tea, coffee, Monster)
Trail mix (a good anytime portable snack)

Any other snacks (we recommend bringing extra food, many people find themselves eating more than usual at a burn, and if you don't eat it all you can take it home)

Meals

*if you have not arranged meals with your camp, you will need to bring all your meals too*
   camp stove
   fuel
   lighter
   cooking pots and pans
   pot holder
   cleaning supplies- plastic sink, water, sponge, paper towels, soap

Food suggestions

breakfast- eggs and bacon (if you want to cook), poptarts, cereal bars, etc (if you don’t cook)
lunch- sandwiches, burritos, things that are easy to pack and carry 
dinner- boil in bag meals, freeze dried/ vacuum packed meals, pre-cooked meals that are easy to heat up, MREs are NOT recommended (if you don’t know why, ask)

 

For Sleep

Tent
Mattress
Fitted sheet
Flat sheet
Blankets (it gets cold)
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Ear plugs (even if you don't think you need them, you do)

For Daily Survival 

 Misc

   Tarp
   Duct tape
   First aid
   Work gloves
   Scissors
   Multi tool
   Sewing kit
   Bug bite ointment
   Items to gift (if you feel like participating in this manner)
   Alcohol (to drink!) if you are over 21
   TICKET!!

Comfy clothes
Comfy shoes
Extra socks
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Small day pack or backpack
Refillable drink bottle Umbrella
Carabiners
Any medications you need
Towels
Bath stuff
Head lamp
Flashlight
Toilet paper
Baby wipes
Hand fan
Throw blankets
Camp chair
Poncho
Hat (for keeping the sun off you)
Costume clothes and accessories
Aloe
Batteries
Chapstick
Hand sanitizer
Super glue
Benadryl
Parasol
Hair brush
Scrunchies
Rain boots
Jacket/ hoodie
Warm coat
Condoms (if you think you need them)
Tampons/pads (bring ziplock baggies to take these items with you after use, they DO NOT go in the porto potties!! I know, ew, but seriously, deal with it)