Whats on your list?

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:05 am

I must admit I've become a bit of a BM nerd and as I've read up on it I've taken notes. The notes have turned into a pack list and I thought it would be helpful and interesting to see what other fellow organized attendees have on their pack list.

Here is whats on mine =) If there is anything I've forgotten let me know!

1.5 gallons of water/person per day
1 ply toilet paper
Suntan lotion, lip balm, skin lotion, aloe vera, and hand sanitizer
More than one pair of sunglasses (in case I lose a pair which I probably will)
Heavy duty trash bags
Lots of Ziplock bags
Coolers
Solar shower bags
Dr. Bronner's soap
Bike (duh) and Bike repair kit
Medical kit
IB Profen
Tampons
Fire extinguisher?
Calling cards
Warm clothes and sleeping bags for nights
Flashlights including a headlamp and spare batteries
Umbrella and pretty parasols
gifts for friends and trading
Wide brim hat with chin strap
Cooking stove
Earplugs (more than one pair)
Tarps for under tent as well as for shade.
Battery run radio
Camp marker
Particle/dust mask
3" rebar stakes
Goggles
Extra set of car keys
Large trashcan
Work gloves, sledge hammer, crowbar, hammer
Bungie cords
Tent for sleeping and storage tent
Shelter to hang out under
Chairs
Wash basin, mesh bag for drying dishes in
Plastic containers and pitchers
Baby wipes
Bucket for bathroom emergencies (ew)
Heavy coat for nights
3L Camelbak w/ neoprene extreme weather drink tube
sewing kit
duct tape
spray bottle
water bottles
rugs to keep dust down
hopefully a comfy couch
light reflective material to tie to tent ropes

Does anyone know the html for a cut? The thing that hides something behind a link to conserve space.

Post by **mdmf007** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:25 am

Didnt see your party dress, or masks, - gotta have fun too.
birth control may be needed if you boyfriend does decide to go - or not go
later

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:45 am

mdmf007 wrote:Didnt see your party dress, or masks, - gotta have fun too.
birth control may be needed if you boyfriend does decide to go - or not go
later

Well, I left that stuff out cause I figured it was a given ^.^ Birth control is a good one. Thanks! Wheres your list? *poke*

Post by **AntiM** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:49 am

Bring your tampons in a make-up bag, with empty zipper sandwich or snack sized bags to take the wrappers and used ones away. You can't put them in the potties. A ribbon on the bag makes it hands-free, you can put it around your neck.

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:40 am

Yeah, there's something about BM that seems to cause menstruation, regardless of a formerly regular cycle. Bring extra tampons for friends. They run out pretty quick at medical.

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Mon May 14, 2007 2:33 pm

Bring a bottle of vinegar to rinse your feet with. It counteracts the alkilinity of the playa.
And a pair of visegrips to get the rebar out.
And some artificial tears for when your eyes get dusty.
Neosporin and bandaids.
Beer to gift me! (good beer)
Bratwurst.
Gatorade mix.

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:11 pm

phil wrote:Yeah, there's something about BM that seems to cause menstruation, regardless of a formerly regular cycle. Bring extra tampons for friends. They run out pretty quick at medical.

I have a friend who has gone 2 years now and each time she was on her period. Talk about bad luck.

It is said that women who live together somehow get on the same menstrual cycle. Maybe so many women in close proximity to each other for a week triggers it to start.

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:13 pm

skygod wrote:Bring a bottle of vinegar to rinse your feet with. It counteracts the alkilinity of the playa.
And a pair of visegrips to get the rebar out.
And some artificial tears for when your eyes get dusty.
Neosporin and bandaids.
Beer to gift me! (good beer)
Bratwurst.
Gatorade mix.

Sweet, some of those things I hadn't thought of. Beer and gatorade are such a given I didn't bother to list them ^.^

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Mon May 14, 2007 4:00 pm

3' rebar might be overkill. It all depends on what sort of shade you want to hold down. Same with the crowbar and regular hammer. If you already have them go ahead and toss them in the car, but I wouldn't purchase them just for the trip. If a sledge hammer and vice grips won't get the rebar out, someone in your area will be able to help you out.

A fire extinguisher in the camp is probably a good idea, as long as it's in an easily accessible spot and everyone knows where it is. Not something every individual camper would need unless they're doing some sort of fire art.

I pack a "drive home kit" in a ziplock bag and hide it in my car - clean normal clothes, $40 cash, credit card, expired ID, list of emergency phone numbers, directions home, etc. I've never needed it, but it eases my worries a bit.

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon May 14, 2007 4:21 pm

> I pack a "drive home kit"

Louise and I have a Reno bag each that stays in the van and is never opened on the playa. We spend a few days in Reno after the Burn while Louise updates all her Web pages, and the Reno bags are what we live out of - clean clothes, clean shoes, and such.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Mon May 14, 2007 8:08 pm

Here is a partial list.. still packing and making my list for this year. I will probably have the list finished in the next couple weeks. Alot of whats on my partial list is already packed and ready to ship to Reno.

Air Mattress
Air Mattress Pump
Aluminum Foil
Bandanna/Headwrap
BBQ grill
Booze (margarita for camp)
Booze (beer and vodka for myself)
Binoculars
Bungee Cords
Camelbak HAWG
Camelbak Cleaning Kit
Can Opener/P38
Cases Lg Bottled Water (frozen)
Case 32oz Electrolyte (frozen)
Chair
Couch
Clothing 100+deg/30deg
Cookware (scout mess kit)
Titanium Spork
Coolers
Collapsible cup
Dish Rag
DeHydrated foods
Steak
Sausage
Fish
Energy bars
Ramen
Pineapple
Fruit cups
Trailmix
Electrolyte powder
Dry Ice 30-50 lbs
Earplugs
EL wire and whatnot
Eyeglasses 2 pair
Eyeglass Repair Kit
Fan
Kites
LED glowsticks x 20
VERY LARGE First Aid kit with everything imagineable
Aloe Vera Gel
Extra BurnJel
Lip balm high SPF
Hand Lotion
Sex Lotion
Prescriptions
Sunscreen high SPF
Flashlight 3watt luxeon led
Flashlight 5 led
Batteries, Button Cell x 30
Batteries, AA x 20
Batteries, D x 24
Batteries, 123Litium x 25
Funnel
Gifts
Gloves cloth and leather 2 pair each
Goggles 2 pair
Ground cloth
Zip ties (all sizes)
Rope/line
Carpet
Hammer
Handy wipes
Hats, shade
Hats, costume
Drivers License
Kitchen utensils
Kleenex
Knife, Pocket
Knife, Utility
Multitool
Lantern
Lighters (many)
Matches (many)
Mirror
Particle/dust masks (20)
Pillow
Propane stove
Propane
Sofa
Pool Table
Guy line markers
Rope and/or string
Sewing/Repair kits
Sleeping Bag
Soap Holder
Soap, body
Soap, dish
Stake puller
Stamps/Envelopes/Pens/Paper
Sunglasses
Table
Tape Measure
Tent
Tent Repair Tape
Tent Stakes, 18"
Tent, Seam Sealant
Ticket to BM!!!!
Toilet Paper
Toiletries
Tools
Towels, hand
Towels, bath
Towels, paper
Trash Bags
Trike
Trike repair shit
Wash Trays
Water!!! 2 1/2 gallon bricks x 8
Ziplocs, all sizes

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:13 pm

Dork wrote:I pack a "drive home kit" in a ziplock bag and hide it in my car - clean normal clothes, $40 cash, credit card, expired ID, list of emergency phone numbers, directions home, etc. I've never needed it, but it eases my worries a bit.

I forgot about that. My friend who goes told me to do that also.

Toolmaker wrote: Here is a partial list.. still packing and making my list for this year...

Glad you posted your list. You have a few things on yours that I hadn't thought of such as binoculars. I can't believe I didn't think of that considering I love watching people.

Where can you find collapsible cups cause that sounds pretty handy. I think Glad has made collapsible tuberware.

Token · Post by **Token** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:18 pm

Over half of the items on your list are luxury items. You really do not need them. Are you driving or flying in?

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:29 pm

Mine is:

The pile of camping crap in my garage
The pile of burningman crap in my office
The pile of projects in my back yard
The pile of projects in my brothers back yard
Some food

To try to list the stuff would be a huge task since I've been building some of these piles for many years and every time I look through them I remember things I otherwise forgot about. I partition off stuff and grab different sections of stuff, depending on what my plans are. For burningman I just grab it all.

The CO · Post by **The CO** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:33 pm

I'm with mikev-My list is:

Everything in the NW corner of my garage.
The costume boxes from the closet.

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:12 am

Token wrote:Over half of the items on your list are luxury items. You really do not need them. Are you driving or flying in?

There are definitely a few things that I don't need, such as a couch or an extra tent for storage. But considering how harsh of an environment I'll be submitting myself to I might as well try to make it as comfortable and pleasant as possible. I'm aware of the reasons for each item I'm bringing and when it comes to time to pack and I don't have enough room in my car (I'm driving) I'll know what to take off the list first. Plus most of the items on my list I won't need to buy because I already have them.

emotion_sickness · Post by **emotion_sickness** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:48 am

condoms.

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:49 am

MikeVDS wrote:Mine is:

The pile of camping crap in my garage
The pile of burningman crap in my office
The pile of projects in my back yard
The pile of projects in my brothers back yard
Some food

WE HAVE A WINNER

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Tue May 15, 2007 7:06 am

yup I concure IBdave!
that is good list...very simular to ours...

water
Alcohol
all the Stuff in burner shed
home brew
costume trunks
alcohol
food
mixers
boots
alcohol... oh did I list that already?
goggles
oh... the BAR
the trucks to pull camper and BOOBY BAR
alcohol
hmm Im missing something...
Oh yeah FIRE!
and some extra alcohol, just in case.

oh yeah and elwire!
oh yeah...and THE RINGS!!! dont forget the rings!

Lassen Forge · Post by **Lassen Forge** » Tue May 15, 2007 8:10 am

And don't forget the booze. (Just trying to be helpful.)

And water, if ya have the room. Maybe a tent or sleeping bag.

As long as the booze ain't left behind... MUST keep priorities, ya know...

bb

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue May 15, 2007 9:06 am

Barbies
wine
microwaveable burritos

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Tue May 15, 2007 9:30 am

Dork wrote: I pack a "drive home kit" in a ziplock bag and hide it in my car - clean normal clothes, $40 cash, credit card, expired ID, list of emergency phone numbers, directions home, etc. I've never needed it, but it eases my worries a bit.

What's the idea behind the expired I.D.?

Why is that important?

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Tue May 15, 2007 9:32 am

DVD Burner wrote:What's the idea behind the expired I.D.?

Why is that important?

The idea being if I lose my wallet I'll have some form of ID with me. The only other current ID I have is my passport and I'd rather leave that at home.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue May 15, 2007 1:27 pm

A photocopy is better than nothing for id too.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:57 pm

A more complete list... almost finished... this is only what I am bringing not necessarily what one would need. Some may think a couch and pool table a luxury. I would bring a whole pool hall if I could afford to.

Thanks to skygod and pyro for reminding me of the vinegar and the barbie

Master List:

|CarryOn Luggage|
*BURNINGMAN TICKETS!!!!
*Camelbak
*1 pair socks
*1 pair boxer briefs
*1 blue denim
*2 tshirts (rude/funny)
*Flashlight (large)
*Flashlight (small)
*Flashlight (spare/batteries)
*Glasses!!!!
*Hat
*ID Card/Drivers License
*Money!!!!
*Credit Card!!!!
*Cell and chargers!!!!
*Plane Ticket!!!!
*BM info/map/etc!!!!
*Boots (khaki/black)
*PSP and whatnot!!!!
*Book
*Snack for plane
*Walking boot
*Prescriptions!!!!
*Watch
*Pen
*Journal
*Wallet!!!!
*Decomp/Default bag

|Pack and ship to / Local storage|
Air Mattress--------------------PACKED
Air Mattress Pump---------------PACKED
Alcohol (rubbing)---------------
Aloe Vera Gel-------------------
Aluminum Foil-------------------
Antacid-------------------------
BM info/map/etc-----------------
Bandanna/Headwraps--------------
Barbie (mutilated)--------------
Batteries (AA)------------------
Batteries (AAA)-----------------
Batteries (123 LED TORCH)-------
Batteries (Dx8 air mat pump)----PACKED
Batteries (Dx16 fan)------------PACKED
Batteries 2x2016 (frisbee)------PACKED
BBQ grill and gas---------------Reno
Belt----------------------------PACKED
Bike/Trike----------------------Reno
Bike/Trike lights---------------Reno
Bike/Trike parts----------------Reno
Bike/Trike tools----------------Reno
Binoculars----------------------
Blinkies and whatnot------------
Book----------------------------
Boots (khaki/black)-------------
Booze (margarita for camp)------Reno
Booze (beer/vodka for me)-------Reno
Bottled Water (frozen)----------Reno
Bungee Cords--------------------Reno
BurnJel-------------------------
BURNINGMAN TICKETS!!!!----------
Camelbak------------------------
Camelbak Cleaning Kit-----------
Can Opener----------------------Reno
Carpet--------------------------Reno
Cell and chargers---------------
Chair---------------------------Reno

Clothing (inc. warm)------------PACKING IN PROCESS
*10 pair socks
*10 pair boxer briefs
*5 white tank tshirts
*5 white reg tshirts
*Undercover tshirt
*Lying tshirt
*Stunt tshirt
*4 khaki ripstop
*1 blue denim
*1 black denim
*1 Flannel Insulated Shirt/Coat
*1 Leather headwrap
*1 khaki hat

Cook Set------------------------Reno
Coolers-------------------------Reno
Compass-------------------------
Condoms-------------------------
Couch---------------------------Reno
Credit Card---------------------
Crutches------------------------
Cup (collapsible)---------------
Decomp/Default clothes----------
Dry Ice 50 lbs------------------Reno
Duct Tape-----------------------PACKED
EL wire and whatnot-------------
Earplugs------------------------
Eyeglass Repair Kit-------------
Fan (battery operated)----------PACKED
First Aid (huge)----------------
Flashlight (large)--------------
Flashlight (small)--------------
Flashlight (spare/batteries)---
Fleece Blanket (small)----------PACKED

Food----------------------------Reno
*Canned Food (Soup/Stew/Etc)
*DeHydrated Food (Ramen/Lipton/Fruit)
*Gatorade/Powerade
*Energy bars
*Fish
*Fruit cups (orange)
*Pineapple (canned)
*Steaks
*Sausages
*Snacks (trailmix/nuts/chips/etc)
*Tuna pouches
*Wraps

Frisbee (small lightup)---------PACKED
Funnel--------------------------Reno
Gatorade (frozen 32oz)----------Reno
Gifts---------------------------
Glasses (2 pair)----------------
Glasses (repair kit)------------
Glasses (cleaning)--------------
Gloves (cloth/leather 2pair)----Reno
Glowsticks LED x10--------------PACKED
Goggles-------------------------
GOOP----------------------------
Ground cloth--------------------Reno
Hammer--------------------------Reno
Wet wipes-----------------------Reno
Hat (costume)-------------------
Hat (straw/beach)---------------
Hat (khaki)---------------------PACKED
Hydrogen Peroxide---------------
Ibuprofen 200 mg----------------
Ibuprofen 600 mg----------------
ID Card/Drivers License---------
Kite (pocket)-------------------PACKED
Kite (stunt/large)--------------
Kleenex-------------------------Reno
Knife (pocket)------------------PACKED
Knife (multitool)---------------PACKED
Knife/Fork/Spoon----------------PACKED
Lantern-------------------------Reno
Lighter (disp/zippo/fuel)-------
Lip balm high SPF#--------------
Lotion (moist hand)-------------
Luggable Loo--------------------
Luggable Loo bags---------------
Matches-------------------------
Mirror--------------------------
Mister Bottle-------------------
Money---------------------------
Particle/dust masks (20)--------
Pillow--------------------------
Plane Ticket--------------------
Pool Table----------------------Reno
Prescriptions-------------------
Propane grill-------------------Reno
Propane-------------------------Reno
PSP and whatnot-----------------
Ribbons/Markers for lines-------Reno
Rope/Guy line-------------------Reno
Safety pins---------------------Reno
Saline Nasal Spray--------------
Sewing kit----------------------Reno
Sex Lotion----------------------
Sleeping Bag--------------------
SPORK!!!------------------------
Soap (hand/body)----------------Reno
Soap (dish)---------------------Reno
Stake puller--------------------Reno
Stamps/Envelopes/Pens/Paper-----
Sterno--------------------------Reno
Sunglasses----------------------Reno
Sunscreen high SPF#-------------
Table, hard surface folding-----Reno
Tape Measure--------------------Reno
Tent----------------------------PACKED
Tent Repair Tape----------------
Tent Stakes 18"-----------------
Tent Seam Sealant---------------
Thermometer---------------------
TICKET BURNINGMAN!!!!-----------
Toilet Paper--------------------Reno
Toiletries----------------------Reno
Tool kit------------------------Reno
Towel (dish)--------------------Reno
Towel (hand)--------------------Reno
Towel (bath)--------------------Reno
Towel (paper)-------------------Reno
Towel (42 utility)--------------PACKED
Trash Bags----------------------Reno
Umbrella LED--------------------PACKED
Vinegar (playa foot)------------Reno
Voltaren 75mg-------------------
Walking boot--------------------
Wash Basin----------------------Reno
WATER!!!------------------------Reno
Ziplocs (small)-----------------
Ziplocs (large)-----------------
Zipties (small)-----------------PACKED
Zipties (large)-----------------PACKED

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu May 17, 2007 12:47 am

I put wax in a vaporizer.
Everything is really shiny now.

Lakshmi · Post by **Lakshmi** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:46 am

Toolmaker wrote:Thanks to skygod and pyro for reminding me of the vinegar and the barbie

May I ask whats with the mutilated barbie?

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:22 am

Our theme camp has about 1,100 of them. You have heard of our camp, right? Barbie Death Camp & Wine Bistro? Come by for a massage, glass of wine, and a ride on our flame-thrower laden art car. You'll figure it out.

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:49 am

It's got to be Lakshmi's first time to BM.

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:32 am

A Barbie-in-a-Bottle of vinegar would be nice.
(Barbie-infused foot wash/salad dressing)