Skin care at Burning Man
Parched doesn’t even begin to describe what happens to your skin with the playa dust. You’re going to be dusty, dry,
Hands, Feet and Legs…and tips for avoiding playa foot
Your hands and feet are about to have an epic experience. The playa dust–the incessant, everywhere, all the time,
Care, Comfort and Aid: Taking care of your bits, butt and stuff
While there are medic tents at Burning Man and your camp may or may not have a first aid kit, at the end of the day, you are
Protecting your ears, nose and throat on the playa
Nose, sinus and throat care are more important than ever in the dry, windy air at Burning Man. I recommend you provision
Finish what’s on your plate, avoid food waste and why you shouldn’t waste a morsel at Burning Man
Food gone bad, food not wanted, food packed in excess. Food. Food is one of the more significant forms of waste at Burning
Drinks I bring to Burning Man…and why
Piss clear. Slam water. Yada yada. Yes, you need to tend to your hydration like nobody’s business when living in Black
The ubiquitous festival belt
It’s not a fanny pack. It’s a festival belt! There are many varieties of festival belts, from beautifully crafted
Plates, cups and utensils
The majority of your meals you’ll probably eat at your home camp while sitting around with other campmates. And you may
The ultimate tip for staying hydrated…it’s not what you think
Water is fundamental to staying hydrated, but it ain’t nothin’ without electrolytes. And if you think you can get the
Light (and decorate) your bike! 70,000 other people will be too!
You’ll want to be able to spot your bike in the distance at night. Why? Because you’re going to park it, put it somewhere and
9 tips for Burning Man bikes
Bikes are an integral part of Burning Man, and as a virgin, you have to have a bike. You can choose in your second year not
Getting your bike TO Burning Man … and back
It’s not even a question: you need a bike at Burning Man. Now, if you’ve been to Burning Man in recent years and choose not
Pee jars … and why you need one at Burning Man
You need a pee jar in your tent. Bring one for use inside your tent. That’s a pro tip. Now, discussions of pee jars may
7 things you need for a sponge bath at Burning Man
While the playa dust is glorious, holy and beloved, you’ll still probably want to clean up once or twice a day and be at
Eye care: a little goes a long way in the dust and wind
Your eyes will be subject to wind, dryness and dust at a level of intensity and constancy that will probably be unlike
Stimulant drinks at Burning Man… for when you need to rally (and you will need to rally)
You are going to need to rally, to find an extra boost. Sometimes you’ll want to rally for fun activities and going