Getting Ready For Burning Man

Read survival guide.
Subscribe to (JRS) Jack Rabbit Speaks.
(both at burningman.com)

SHOP NOW NOT LATER. Burning Man supplies become rarer closer to the event.

Many people sell burner supplies on craigslist, search for 'burning man' or 'playa'

Communal Items

We will have the following items available in our town:

sledgehammer
kitchen table
domes + some carpet
Rebar caps, but feel free to bring extra
caution tape for marking guy lines
electrical outlets for light electricity usage (daytime, possibly night)
We've bought glow necklaces in bulk cheap, you can chip in if you want some.

If you want to buy a bunch of stuff for everyone in the town, you might want to check with Dave first to make sure someone else isn't doing the same thing.

YOU MUST BRING

Everything you bring will get covered with playa dust. Generally you shouldn't bring nice things to Burning Man.

WATER	1.5-2gal/day	(2.5 gallon plastic water bottles are useful)
Camelbak or other water carrying device
Hot/cold weather clothing
Garbage bags
Contact supplies, toiletries
2 or more of:  Headlamps (LED), flashlights, glowsticks, batteries
Day and night goggles (haight street/aardvarks $10-15 goggles)
  also see:  campnplaysafe.com
Dust mask
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Bikes (this is essentially REQUIRED gear)
	(balloon tires, preferably a junker)
  lights for bike.  Decorating your bike makes it easier to find.
	Bring extra inner tubes!
  Check thrift stores, goodwill, craigslist and some bike shops for bikes.
  San Rafael:  http://www.tripsforkids.org/
  Berkeley:  Re Cycles Bike Shop: 510.665.1889
  Reno:  http://www.kiwanisbikes.org
BIKE LOCK.  Do not bring a bike to Burning Man without a lock.
ear plugs
ziplock bags
camera (don't bring nice camera unless you're prepared for it to be worn)
Baby wipes + lotion + hand sanitizer + vinegar
Duct tape
Tent stakes / rebar (with covers - tennis balls, plastic bottles)
Footwear (non-open, non-nice, *comfortable*, breathing)
Food
	Nutter Butters + K.C. Masterpiece highly recommended (taste amazing)
	egg replacers easier to put in cooler then eggs
	soup is easy to clean
	rice is not (but get premade or cook in bag)
	Tastee Bite (VERY tasty, zero cleanup)
	bread will dry out unless you ziplock 6-8 pieces
	pancakes + fruit syrup
	protein, sugar, salt, etc..
	Your taste buds will change because of the elevation and basic pH.
	As an example, V-8s actually taste good up there.
	canned fruits and veggies
	only bring granola bars that you will eat
	avoid foods that make you thirsty (soda, granola bars)
	coffee if you need it.
	any instant dinners: mac 'n cheese, etc..
	jerky

Optional

First aid
FRS/GRS Radio	(our camp will be on channel 17 sub 23 unless it's taken)
Costumes
	What you would wear if you didn't have preconceived notions
	of what clothing looks like.  (go to burningman.com for ideas)
	Night of burn, anything with coverage is actually nice for avoiding
    radiant heat
Folding camp chair	$5/$10 at target
Recharge/Gatorade/Emergen-C
Wide-brimmed hat (chin strap)
Cooking stove
Gifts	trinkets, but not cheapo plastic crap.  Something personal or special.
Solar lights (Big Lots, 3333 Mission, sometimes has them for $4-5 apiece)
Air mattress
Shade structure to put over tent, very nice for sun blockage,
	but make sure it can handle wind, perhaps tie down to rebar
	Costco: ~$200, or: $120 ebay sells carport kit (joints), ask A'lan
Sewing kit
Rope/string
Misting bottle (we'll have mist in the dome)
Phone calling cards (cell phones don't work)
Stamps + postcards
Fresh clothes for drive home
Massage oil
Paper towels
Fill up with gas when you exit freeway (last day station is Gerlach)
Krispy Kremes or beer for greeters or campmates when you arrive
	  Krispy Kreme 5050 Kietzke Ln  775.828.4344
    80E -> exit 15 to 395S, 4 miles.  Exit 63, redfield pkwy, lt Kietzke
For women:  http://www.travelmateinfo.com/

DO NOT BRING

Feathers, feather boas, etc.. (shedding)
loose glitter, anything else that sheds
glass containers
excess food packaging
nuts with shells
don't bring fruits or meats without a cooler and plans to buy ice
styrofoam coolers
straw/hay

Optional for having fun in our town

Arbitrary Regulation Brigade

Official looking uniforms, not silly.

White jumpsuits
Orange safety vests
Hard hat (white or yellow) (not the cheap toy kind)
Whistles, signal flashlights, optionally a megaphone, anything else official (i.e., clipboards, etc..)

Disco Dan's Mobile Disco

Stripper costumes (preferably velcro modified!), disco outfits (possibly white/sparkly), party time!

Propane Soccer

long pants/shirts that are not fur, light gloves, non-nice shoes it's not looking nice, just have coverage and avoid getting singed

Disclaimer: Do not try this at home. It's too stupid.
Do not try this at someone else's home.
Do not try this anywhere.
Ultra Stunt Danger Academy, 2007

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