(hopefull) virgin 2019

[FoxyRoxy18]

Hi there!

Preparations have started to go to burning man 2019 - hours of YouTube tutorials/video's, survival and camp guides and lots of lots of prep fun.
It will be my first year going and it feels like it is meant to be. I emigrated to Canada and my brother is still in the Netherlands and we messaged each other on the same day, same time, out of the blue ''we should go to burning man''. So here we are, trying to get prepared for something you can't fully prepare for I believe. We're just going to do our best and let it happen to us.

So about us, we are a 25 year old husband and wife and my 20 year old brother is coming along for the amazing ride.
Bro is an amazing skater/skateboarder/extreme things enthusiast and very handy.
Hubby is an electrical engineer specializing in renewable energy and very enthusiastic about creating a better more sustainable future. He is also a fervent nipple tassel twizzler in a burlesque show in our area.
Me i'm a veterinary technician interested in everything nature and healing, dancer in a burlesque show and bike/skate enthusiast.

We are still debating on whether to join a camp or not (I think it'll be a lot of fun to collaborate and learn).

We hope to meet some of you on the playa next year!

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to ePlaya!

[AntiM]

Welcome Aboard!

[Tikihi77]

This was my first year and we did walk in camping. Also should note we live in Reno so it's much easier for us. That said, for the 2 of us 75% of our stuff fut into 2 suitcases. I posted some pictures on a thread online and can share later. You can join a camp, I won't tell people not to. Even if we joined a camp we would still stay in walk in camping because it's much more peaceful there.
I think you're only major issue would be bikes and that could be worked on. Transportation to and from the Playa is easy thanks to the Burner Express, which I highly recommend.
I can elaborate more later.

[lucky420]

This was my first year and we did walk in camping. Also should note we live in Reno so it's much easier for us. That said, for the 2 of us 75% of our stuff fut into 2 suitcases. I posted some pictures on a thread online and can share later. You can join a camp, I won't tell people not to. Even if we joined a camp we would still stay in walk in camping because it's much more peaceful there.
I think you're only major issue would be bikes and that could be worked on. Transportation to and from the Playa is easy thanks to the Burner Express, which I highly recommend.
I can elaborate more later.

Hola and hello from another Renoite

[FoxyRoxy18]

This was my first year and we did walk in camping. Also should note we live in Reno so it's much easier for us. That said, for the 2 of us 75% of our stuff fut into 2 suitcases. I posted some pictures on a thread online and can share later. You can join a camp, I won't tell people not to. Even if we joined a camp we would still stay in walk in camping because it's much more peaceful there.
I think you're only major issue would be bikes and that could be worked on. Transportation to and from the Playa is easy thanks to the Burner Express, which I highly recommend.
I can elaborate more later.

We were Thinking Burner express, and i believe if you pay a little extra you can bring your bike right? How do you bring enough water/supplies/tents etc though?

[Papa Bear]

People who take the Burner Express have the option to pre-pay for water (but you need to bring your own container).

As for the other gear, there are threads in the archive where various people have documented how they managed bringing what they need on the bus.
One of the easiest ways to find them is to use google and include site:eplaya.burningman.org in the search terms.

For example, googling site:eplaya.burningman.org burner express packing brings up a number of related threads.

[AntiM]

You can also find ways to rent bikes off playa beforehand, then pick them up (and return) on playa. It's a little commerce-y, but allowed. Our guests from Amsterdam came in on the bus and did it that way.

You just can't do that on eplaya, but google will fetch the info for you later in the season.

[Nadinemo37]

I’m a virgin burner toooooo! Possibly getting an RV, flying in from Charlotte, NC! Whew! A lot to plan! But so excited to delve right in there are 3-5 of us wanting to join a camp. I guess i just keep active online and keep reaching out for now

[FoxyRoxy18]

Thanks for all the great replies. I've read up a lot in the meanwhile and think i'm starting to figure it out. Burner express sounds like the best choice for now. And yes we can take our bikes, which i'm sure we'll find closer to the burn. I'm not sure about joining a camp for our first time. Kinda scope it out, see what's out there, who/what we identify with and maybe join in upcoming years.

You've all been a great help!