Welcome to our Burning Man Survival Guide. We hope our tips help it make The Best Burn EVER!
The stuff you need to double check that you have packed before you go.
Without some of these items, you will be setting yourself up for a painful burn.
A collection of items which you can buy online, before you go on your Burn Adventure.
There are a lot of different Fun and Stylish Sunglasses that you can get. Make sure they are UV 400 Protection though. Bring a few pairs though. They often get lost.
Some people use Ski Goggles which have a dark visor. That's not handy at night. These Welding Goggles can be used both Day and Night. Plus they are easy to Customize.
An assortment of styles, that don’t make you look like a nurse or doctor walking around. These are a great find. Wash - reuse - pick from a variety of styles. An essential part of you Burner Gear is a good mask.
These medical grade dust masks are a cheap and easy solution for a large group to get masks. Buy a pack and give them out as gifts. Sure you can use some markers to make funny faces on them, but the fumes may make you feel a little funny. Reduce exposures to large particles. One size fits all. Moldable metal noseband.
If you have a cup with LED Lights, the flashing lights draw attention faster to your cup to get a quicker refill. If you happen to drop them as you are walking or riding from bar to bar, they are also easy to spot.
A cup with a handle is handy to be able to fasten to your belt or backpack. Usually a leather strap or carabiner can connect your cup to your bag. A Keychain Ring and some Gaffer tape can also do the trick. This stainless steel mug is insulated and comes with a handy clip on carabiner for a handle. Just clip it on your belt, bag or ear.
Make sure to get some industrial strength ZipTies. The winds are strong, and everything is beaten down on the playa. These are a good set that will help you out in so many ways. Some people have even made their shade structures from them. Avoid the clear / white zipties as they are hard to find doing MOOP patrol. Get the colored or black ones as they are easier to spot.
Bungee Cords are one of those Essential Gear you don’t always think of. These will save you in so many situations, not only the ones you can think of, but more importantly, the ones you can’t. Make sure to get different lengths as one size doesn’t always fit all.
Useful in so many ways, this military grade paracord is a handy resource on the playa.
"PEACE OF MIND. THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT." Go ahead, string up a hammock, rig your sails, secure your tent or make an emergency tourniquet. The extra 200 pounds of strength beats regular 550 cord and is there to protect you when you really need it! Our 100% Nylon (11 Triple Strands) TOUGH-GRID cord is NEVER Spliced.
Yes, it does rain at Burning Man. When it does it can come down very hard. Some folks embrace the wet and the mud, others like to keep dry. Either way an emergency poncho in your bag can really help.
Rain Poncho: Disposable Emergency Rain Ponchos for Adults In Bulk (5 Pack) Including Drawstring Hood, Assorted Colors, grab a pack for your group, you can always gift them.
For tying down your shade structure, shelter or anything else, you will need some good rope. This paracord is excellent for it’s strength, durability and varity of color and length combos. Essetial gear for any campsite.
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IN THE BOX: 12-pack AAA rechargeable performance-capacity batteries; 800 mAh
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Ideal battery for digital cameras, remote controls, toys, and more
RECHARGEABLE: Delivered pre-charged and ready to use; can be recharged up to 1000 times with minimal power loss
LOW SELF DISCHARGE: Maintains 80% capacity for 24 months
EASY USE & STORAGE: Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
NOTE: Same product, new look; the appearance of batteries received may vary
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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: 16-pack of pre-charged AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (2,000 mAh) for professional or everyday use
DEVICE COMPATIBLE: For remote controls, flashlights, toys, wireless devices, game controllers and more
LONG LASTING: Can be recharged up to 1000 times with minimal power loss; provides consistent discharge performance
LOW SELF DISCHARGE: Maintains 80% capacity for 2 years; ideal to power household appliances or to use while traveling
EASY TO USE & STORE: Designed for long shelf-life to be used everyday & during emergencies; arrives pre-charged and ready to use
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Nice Batteries and Chargers Combo - EBL Rechargeable AA AAA Battery Charger could charge 2/4/6/8 Ni-MH Ni-Cd AA AAA rechargeable batteries with 2 USB charging ports and 8 Pack 2300mAh AA Rechargeable Batteries, 8 Pack 1100mAh AAA Rechargeable Batteries.
Batteries - ProCyco technology - extend lifespan up to 1200 cycles.
Low self-discharge - Embedded seal structure expand the space of crystal lattice, make more room for hydrogen, so EBL batteries will holds 80% power after 3 years benefit from its concentration to low self-discharge project.
Build in Dual-Port USB Charger - Two USB port for charging your phone or other USB device. the rechargeable battery charger supports charging 2 device and batteries at the same time. It can not only charge your family devices without having to worry about looking for available outlets
Battery storage case - Batteries are packed with battery storage case, easy to storage batteries, very convenient for taking and travelling.
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Multiple function of charger with 3 different mode: charge, discharge, error detect.
Compatible with 1/2/3/4 AA, AAA, C, D Ni-MH Ni-CD rechargeable batteries and 1/2 9V Ni-MH Ni-CD batteries.
Personality LCD display to show its charging progress for AA/AAA/C/D Ni-MH Ni-Cd batteries, and the LED display for 9V batteries.
Intelligent microprocessor controlled,built-in microcomputer chip will convert the charging mode from fast charging to trickle charging when batteries are nearly full charged(actually not) which ensure the batteries are fully charged.
High quality ensured with double protection: negative delta V (- ∆V) cut-off function (except for 9V batteries),with safety timer control for overcharge protection ,with short circuit protection ,with non-rechargeable/bad cell detection.
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IN THE BOX: 10-pack of CR2032 3 volt lithium coin cell batteries; replacement for BR2032, DL2032, and ECR2032
DEVICE COMPATIBLE: Ideal for watches, calculators, key fobs, Apple TV remotes, and other small electronics
DESIGNED TO LAST: Long-lasting, reliable performance; 225mAh capacity
EASY IDENTIFICATION: Engraved with battery model for quick identification
DISPOSABLE: To learn more about recycling single-use batteries, simply copy/paste this link into your browser: call2recycle.org/what-can-i-recycle
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