You can’t bring every single
thing you need to the burn

Though you can be prepared and radically self reliant.

Be Radically Self-Reliant

Thrive at Burning Man

Hundreds of helpful tips and packing ideas for self care.

Help me thrive!

Chock full of recommendations
for self care

This site isn’t just about what to bring... but why!

You Got This!

It's never too early to start

If you're planning on going to Burning Man this coming year, or want to be more
prepared this time around, start preparing now. There's so much to learn.

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Introduction

Personal Care at Burning Man

There’s a reason Radical Self-Reliance is one of the The 10 Principles. At the end of the day, you’re the only one who can tend to your personal care. The book, packing list and website I’ve created are all in support of you tending to your personal care and how to prepare for that. Be good to yourself!

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WHAT TO BRING

It can be daunting for first-timers preparing for Burning Man. Tune in to the suggested packing list items for a smoother provisioning.

PRO TIPS

You probably won’t get every item suggested, though do pay extra attention to the pro tips. They’re called that for a reason.

STORIES

The packing list is more than a get-this, buy-that decree. It’s chock full of stories from Burning Man, lessons learned and perspective.

WHY YOU NEED IT

Everything suggested on this list is accompanied by an explanation of why you need it. Take heed.

It’s never too early to start

If you’re planning on going to Burning Man this coming year, or want to be more prepared this time around, start preparing now. There’s so much to learn.

Download the book today!

How did the Surviving Burning Man Packing List help you?

This guide saved me so much stress and anxiety as I prepped for my first Burn. It was gloriously easy to figure out what I needed and add stuff to my Amazon cart as I read through. It was so kind for this to be shared with us so we can focus more on the fun and adventure that awaits. Thank you!
Meredith B
Extremely grateful for the list Jessie had made. She made the preparation journey enjoyable, resourceful and removed all stress associated with it. Highly recommend to any first-timers.
Victor R.
So helpful!! I downloaded this about a week before my virgin burn and it was incredibly valuable. There were so many gems I never would have known about. Vinegar for my feet! Hammer and Cyclery! Peaches in syrup! This book helped me stay healthy, comfortable (as much as one can be in 105F in the desert), and happy. Most importantly, it kept me from being an unprepared mooch on my campmates. I strongly recommend this surprisingly well written book for anyone headed to Black Rock City for the first time. Jessie Newburn is a talented writer and a true hero of Burning Man.
Frankie A.
Awesome resource. A must read for first timers. Very helpful tips even for seasoned Burners.
Neil W.
From overpacking to being a sparkle pony, this is a good way to not stress out while preparing for the dusty journey.
Giovanni G.