Burning Man tips for first timers
What people wish they had known
This is a curated list, not a vibe. Every line points at the thread or the guide it came from. The packing version is on what to bring.
- You do not have to join a camp. Open camping is there, and a solo burn works. r/BurningMan, things you wish you knew
- Stake shade down with rebar. Wind is not a personality test you want to fail. r/BurningMan, things you wish you knew
- Learn the clock-and-letter address, put it on your lock screen, and keep an offline map. iBurn is the one burners name. r/BurningMan, tips for first-time burners
- The dust is alkaline. Vinegar is the playa-foot trick people pass along. Shoes should already be broken in. r/BurningMan, tips for first-time burners
- Goggles, a dust mask, water on you, hot days, cold nights, easy food. The official water figure is 1.5 gallons per person per day. Survival Guide
- Earplugs. Sleep. When the FOMO hits, rest. Have your burn, not a stranger's schedule. r/BurningMan, tips for first-time burners r/BurningMan, mistakes first-timers made
More unedited threads: r/BurningMan, what did you wish you knew and r/BurningMan, mistakes first-timers made.