What to Bring…and not

BRING:

the Big-a-Ones

Your ticket! Seriously… double check
Your Parking pass (or your buddy with said Parking Pass)
Your WAP (Work Access Pass); formerly known as Early Arrival.. No assigned.. No have… see you at the start of the Event
Spare Water
- EQ provides most water needs, but be prepared and have a few extra gallons. It’s the desert for crying out loud!

Personal hygiene supplies: bring whatever you need to be comfortable
- Sunscreen is kinda nice
- An extra roll of single-ply TP… SINGLE-PLY TP ONLY!
- Toothbrush, paste, floss, mouthwash, dentures
- Deodorant…or not… Rock your musk!
- Soap…see above
- Shampoo…we have a shower, but good luck with that part
- Towel… if you really need it, we won’t judge if you don’t
Gear
- Sleeping structure… or a friend with a sleeping structure… or a can do attitude to make new friends that will share
- Bedding as needed (see above)
- It gets really hot and it gets really cold; depending on you sleep patterns, plan accordingly.
Extra space in whatever you traveled in or packed to take some extra stuff home. It’s important!
Good shoes for trekking and standing

The Small-a-Ones

Costumes: you are participating in a giant experiment in community, dress (or not) however you damn like
Food: you’re going to want to eat; probably not as much as usual as it’s hotter than hell, but food is nice. EQ has some group meals that occur, but bringing some snack-type extras may save your life
Liquids: Booze for yourself (and some to share if so inclined!). Electrolytes are what Burners crave.

Bad attitude… it never gets anyone anywhere except an invitation to go stand at the trash fence until the attitude shifts
Garbage ideas:
- Individual single serving plastic water bottles might seem like a “no-duh,” but you might be surprised
- Snap and glow sticks… we’ve evolved away from these
- Feathers (we know… the Org said it’s ok, but it’s still a fucking dumb idea)
- Glitter…because that shit sucks
- Anything sequin
Anything you plan on not being willing to take back with you: REGARDLESS of state of being after 7+ days in the desert
- Watermelons (fruit, vegetables, food in general) can get pretty weird and on the way home you’ll wonder what you thought would happen with those in the first place