Need some help packing for Burning Man? This is an ever-evolving Burning Man packing list that should get you started!
Tent / sleeping:
- Tent
- pillows
- chaise lounge chairs
- sleeping bag
- blowup mattress with sheets
- Ambien
Shower / personal hygiene:
- Towels – at least 2
- Shampoo
- conditioner
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- camping toilet paper (they sometimes run out)
- lotion
- sunscreen
- baby wipes / face wipes (for “showers”)
- Makeup
- hair stuff
- Contacts (extra!)
- contact solution
- visine
- glasses
Costumes!
- furry vest
- coat
- hat
- legwarmers
- pasties
- shorts
- tights
- warm clothes for nighttime
- tutu
- fishnet
- bikini
- comfy shoes/boots (no spiky heels- chunky ok)
- Comfy sleeping clothes
- Socks
- comfy underclothes (put in ziplocks to keep dust-free!)
Transport!
- Bike
- Bike lock
Food, Booze, etc:
- Tuna salad w crackers
- Lemonade mix
- Coffee mix (Starbucks) and splenda
- Grilled cheese
- Pb&j sandwiches
- Juice
- Good beer/white wine
- Decent liquor
- Beef jerky
- Spaghetti-os
- Sriracha
- Canned veggies
- Pringles
- Lunchables
- Snack/protein bars
- Energy drinks
- Vitamin waters
Water:
- between 2 and 5 gallons per day
Other:
- Super glue
- rope
- duct tape
- Zip-ties
- (you never know when you’ll need these but I guarantee there will be at least 1 occasion!)
- Books (to read during downtime)
- Glow/LED stuff
- Playa cup
- Misting fan/battery operated fan
- Full length mirror
- Goggles