Shelves, bins and drawers are Burning Man essentials
If you bring it, you’ll want to be able to find it. Right? When I was packing for Burning Man the first time, I was so
Your tent entrance is your “foyer”
Your tent is your home. The entrance to your tent is your foyer. Just as with your home, the entrance to your tent is the
Burning Man tent basics
Will your tent work? Will it suffice? And more importantly, will it survive the high winds without crumpling like a wad of
Lighting up your tent at Burning Man
Lighting up your home at Burning Man Lighting options and battery technologies have been changing and improving rather
Blinky LED jewelry and accessories
LED jewelry can add some much-needed illumination. Problem is, most of it’s cheap crap. There’s a reason LED jewelry is
Bring lots of lights to light up your body and bike
You need lights for your person, your tent, your bike, your backpack. You may need lights to mark your guy wires, or other
Why you need a watch and alarm clock at Black Rock City
I’m not that gadgety of a person, and I’ve already seen what playa dust did to the interior of a camera I brought one year,
Electronics I pack for Burning Man
One of the many gifts I experience at Burning Man is being completely unplugged from my phone, email, screens and any need to
Tips for labeling your smaller gear
If you lose something, there’s no store at which to buy a backup. Label your stuff! I recommend that you label pretty much
How do you get your gear to Burning Man?
How your body and how your gear get to Burning Man may require very different planning. Moving your person, your body, from
Things to do and Burning Man-related admin tasks
Admin tasks are part of your preparation for Burning Man. Get your list of To-Dos ready. Preparation for Burning Man will
Tips for labeling your burner bins and larger gear
After spending an insane amount of time provisioning and packing to go to Burning Man, the last thing you want to have happen
How much food should you bring to Burning Man
You know, of course, that there is no food for sale at Burning Man. And while there are camps that provide food and generous
Staying hydrated: think outside the box
Hydration is key at Burning Man. Electrolytes are key to hydration. From your mood to your mental clarity to general (and
Porta potty and toilet tips at Burning Man
The porta-potties and toilets at Burning Man are incredible! They’re plentiful. They’re placed systematically, so
6 tips for brushing your teeth at Burning Man
Your mouth has many a function: eating, talking, breathing, kissing … And it can take a beating with the heat, wind,