HOUSING:
a. Tent: Tent and Trails (http://www.tenttrails.com/) is a local, Manhattan based camping store. They are worth visiting; cramped, fun, grumpy and competitive pricing, also CAMPMOR- wonderful phone help- tell them you are going to Burning Man in the Desert. http://www.campmor.com.
b. Tent Stakes, long and metal are good choices.
c. Stake covers - tennis balls, stuffed animals
d. Guy lines (http://camping.about.com/od/glossaryofcampingterms/g/gt0044.htm) (should come w/tent).
e. Guy line markers (fabric, strips)
f. Pillow
g. Sleeping matt
h. Sleeping bag (at least a 40 degree bag if not one that is good at colder temperature).
CLOTHING:
a. Warm weather clothing & hat
b. Cold weather gear (hat & gloves, too)
c. Dust mask:  3M’s 9211 Very comfortable and effective also an excellent for asthmatics and other sufferers of playa lung.  "A breakthrough in comfort and convenience. This three-panel respirator with innovative design is ideally suited for work settings that involve heat, humidity, or long periods of wear. Respirators are folded flat and individually packaged to help prevent contamination during storage. Also allows for easier dispensing. It features a low profile collapse resistant design, 3M™  Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve, and a soft nose foam pad. GET YOUR DUST MASKS http://masksnmore.stores.yahoo.net/3mn95dipare.html
HINT: A good dustmask makes a *REALLY *good playa gift when you see someone in need during a dust storm.
d. Goggles -Bring two pair, Clear or yellow for nighttime, and tinted for day time. Get goggles with as little ventilation as possible, or you can cover any holes with tape. Sportsman's guide has them. NEW U.S. Military-style M44 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=324035&pn=2 These are the best goggles for Burning Man. They are made for wind and dust protection. Very comfortable, breathable, and will fit over your prescription eyeglasses or your sunglasses. They come with two lenses: a regular clear lens and a shaded lens for sun, which are easy to switch out. These come in khaki color, which blends nicely with the playa dust.
e. Good walking shoes (not open- playa foot is a common problem- feet dry out because of the alkali after a few days and cracks)
f. Socks (several extra pairs)
g. Underwear
h. Towel
i. Sun Hat
j. Sunglasses
TRANSPORTATION:
a. Bike
b. Bike lock
c. Bike Box from a local bicycle shop. They often will be tossing them out daily- go grab one.
d. Decorating your bike will make it easier to see in the daytime as well as at night.
e. Illumination: (bring more than one flashlight- chances are you will loose/misplace your flashlight at least once)
f. Headlamps are great too. Full moon on August 28th, so lots of moonlight this burn, but a headlamp is almost indispensable for those night time potty runs. Imagine going to the bathroom in the dark...
TOILETRIES:
a. Toothpaste
b. Toothbrush
c. Floss
d. Hand sanitizing lotion
e. SUN SCREEN (unscented if possible (for your own comfort)
f. Any medications
g. Any items you need for personal use
h. Camel back or some other way to transport water for personal use.
i. Chap stick w UV protection (bring more than one chap stick, chances are you will lose/misplace them)
j. Dr. Bronners soap
k. Extra Chapstick
l. Lotion, nice to put on your feet once a day.
ITEMS FOR PERSONAL USE
a. Cigarette tin to hold your butts (or others around you need a place to put their MOOP)
b. Hip pack or back pack to carry around personal items and water container.

a. Exercise
b. Eat right
c. Be healthy
d. Get a bike (preferably not an expensive one), look for bikes at thrift stores, United Way, Salvation Army, etc... Get a bike box for your Bike from a local shop that sells bikes.
e. Get your stuff together and packed in boxes for container load in day (August 4th).  PLEASE MARK YOUR BOXES/STUFFWITHYOUR NAME &PHONE NUMBER and tape them shut well.
f. Get psyched!
g. Get involved with the multitude of projects being made. See newsletter for weekly updates.

a. DRINK WATER CONTINUOUSLY- Start Drinking a LOT of water on the plane and keep drinking throughout the event. Water will be like air.
a. Signs you are dehydrated:
b. Thirst
c. Irritability
d. Urine is NOT CLEAR (unless you're taking B vitamins which turn your urine yellow)
e. Dry Sticky mouth
f. Headache
g. Dizzy or light headedness
h. If you're not urinating, you're not drinking enough water.
If you are dehydrated seek water immediately and notify someone in camp you are not feeling well. There is a Med tent in Center camp in the center of Black Rock City that is available 24 hours a day. If you are dehydrated they can help you get back to normal- it will take several hours however- so just drink water and PISS CLEAR to avoid all this.

a. Weather can change rapidly- secure your belongings and tent before leaving camp or else your tent could turn into MOOP (Matter out of Place)
b. Put your sunscreen on first thing in the morning everywhere. Ask for help applying on hard to reach spots.
c. When leaving camp bring with you: WATER, DUST MASK, GOGGLES, HAT and sunscreen/chapstick (you may get pulled off to far off places so if its in the late afternoon bring a flashlight- you might not be back for several hours)
d. Go easy on alcohol the first couple of days. Black Rock City is at 3900+ feet altitude. Hint - drinking beer in the desert is dehydrating and the altitude will make you a cheap date.
e. If you do get caught in a dust storm seek shelter anywhere nearby- a piece of art is great too… sit down and wait it out. Sort of like those violent rainstorms in NYC in May. You just can't go anywhere so you wind up talking to new people.

a. Costumes
b. For you, for your bike, your art :ELECTROLUMINESCENT WIRE aka EL Wire:
a. Light ‘N Wire http://www.lightnwire.com/tupper.html. These guys do custom orders and will be camped with us, so they can bring your stuff with them to the playa!
b. MICHAEL'S TOYS  http://michaelslightoys.com
c. Bringing clothing that keeps you covered from the sun if you are sun sensitive can be as easy as going to some of the markets in Brooklyn and buying an Arabian night costume- these can be extremely useful and comfortable in the desert (who would have guessed?)
d. Lights that are attachable to your clothing, like el wire are great. Try to stay away from buying glow sticks, and blinkie lights that the batteries are held on with magnets they turn into MOOP quickly
e. Welcome mat for your tent
f. Rug for inside your tent

a. New Girl friends/boyfriends who you don’t know REALLY REALLY well (the guideline is - don't start or end a relationship on the playa)
b. Feathers (they become MOOP)
c. Any costumes with beads of things that can fall off and become MOOP
d. All extra packaging should be removed before packing for the playa
e. Glass bottles (aluminum cans can be recycled at recycle camp in center camp)
Leave no Trace: Everyone is asked to never let it hit the ground and if it does please pick it up. This will make cleanup of our camp and of the city much easier. At the end of the event it is suggested that you schedule at least 2 hours of picking up MOOP around the city and campsite before we all disperse.