What to wear to Burning Man the first time
What do you wear to Burning Man the first time?
Days run hot and nights run cold. Bring warm clothing, a dust mask, goggles, and something to break the sun. The Survival Guide's list is the one to pack from, not a costume catalog. Survival Guide
What the Survival Guide names
- Warm clothing, plus a camp shelter and warm bedding, because the night is a different climate from the afternoon. Survival Guide
- A particle or dust mask, and goggles for dust storms. Survival Guide
- Sunscreen, sunblock, and sunglasses. A wide-brim hat is on the 'probably should bring' list, and a chinstrap helps in the wind. Survival Guide
- Rain gear and footwear, including shoes for if the playa gets wet. Survival Guide
- Lotion and lip balm show up on the 'probably' list, next to earplugs. Survival Guide
What burners add
- Break your shoes in before you arrive. Playa dust is alkaline, and vinegar is the playa-foot note people repeat. r/BurningMan, tips for first-time burners
- Have your burn. The outfit is not the week. r/BurningMan, tips for first-time burnersr/BurningMan, mistakes first-timers made
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