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Burning Man tip 09 - Supplies list

image[ Joe cooking, 2000]This week’s tip is simply a supplies list. I started with my 2004 supplies list and updated it. I crossed-out items that I don’t bring anymore, but left them on the list in case someone else would find them helpful.

I’ll update the list with recommendations, then I’ll convert it into a checklist that you can print out. I’ll make it available in July.

The list is after the jump.

Vehicle
    image[ Van in Oregon]
  • Extra vehicle keys
  • Fix-a-Flat (two cans)
  • Road flares
  • Tools
  • Fuses
  • Oil
  • Gas can (empty!)
  • CB radio
  • Duct and electrical tape
  • Collapsable shovel
  • Maps/compass
  • Map books
  • GPS and list of waypoints
  • Vehicle registration and insurance
  • Antifreeze (check before leaving)
  • Survival manual (bring only if driving in very remote areas)
  • Vehicle repair manual (let’s be realistic…)

Shade Shelter
    image[ Shade shelter in 2000]
  • Shade shelter/canopy/tarp contraption
  • Rope
  • Bungee cords
  • Floorcloth(s)
  • 3 ft. rebar tent stakes (1/2″ and 5/8″)
  • Covers for ends of tent stakes
  • Work gloves
  • 3 lb. sledge for tent stakes
  • Cable ties (zip ties)
  • Fluorescent surveyor’s tape (for marking ropes and tent stakes)
  • Hose clamps
  • Small 12 foot parachute (just say “No” to ‘chutes)
  • Screw-in ground anchors (to anchor Costco structure)
  • 5′ sections of 1/2″ PVC pipe
  • PVC pipe connectors
  • PVC pipe glue
  • Rugs/Astroturf

Tent
    image [ Inside of my tent, 2006]
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bags
  • Blankets
  • Sheets
  • Pillows
  • Foam pad
  • Air mattresses

Kitchen
    image [thrift-store teapot]
  • Mess kit
  • Stainless steel mugs/sierra cups
  • Paper plates and cups
  • Slotted serving spoon (big)
  • Spatula/turner
  • Tupperware-like food storage containers
  • Good cutting knife
  • Can opener
  • Small sauce pan
  • Small teapot (for boiling water)
  • Single-cup drip coffee maker and filters
  • Dish soap (liquid - biodegradable)
  • Small squeeze bottle of bleach (for dish rinse water)
  • Plastic dishpan
  • Propane stove
  • (3) Small propane bottles
  • Gas grill lighter
  • 2 gallon ziplock bags (to keep ice clean in the cooler)
  • Ice chest
  • Cookware set
  • Measuring cups
  • Plastic dishrack
  • Camp stove toaster
  • “Fish” plates and glasses
  • 13.5 gal. propane tank
  • 30″ x 60″ folding table
  • Folding picnic table
  • Plastic coated tablecloth

Food
    image[ Mystery dinner from 2002]
  • 2.5 gal. of water per person each day
  • Breakfast bars
  • Instant oatmeal
  • Frozen ‘Egg Beaters’
  • Fruit
  • Dried apples
  • Hummus/Couscous mix
  • Noodle/Rice dish packets
  • Curry entree mix
  • Chicken vienna sausages
  • Peanut butter/jelly
  • Chicken broth
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Canned mushrooms
  • Canned black olives
  • Olive oil
  • Salt/pepper/spices
  • Beans
  • Rice
  • Canned chicken or turkey
  • Tuna
  • Bread (homemade)
  • Bagels
  • Crackers
  • Frozen juice boxes
  • Frozen bottled water
  • Frozen coffee
  • Gatoraide/lemonaide powder
  • Coffee/tea
  • Chai mix
  • Soy milk
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Fruit cocktail

Miscellaneous
    image[ Staging supplies in garage]
  • Water bottles
  • Spray mist bottles
  • Foam earplugs
  • Waterproof sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Flashlights
  • Battery operated fluorescent light
  • AA batteries
  • 9 volt batteries
  • Solar battery charger & ni-cad AA’s
  • Extra flashlight bulbs
  • Camping headlamp
  • Matches/lighter
  • Sunglasses
  • Thermometer
  • Binoculars
  • Disposable cameras
  • Lawn chairs
  • Folding chairs
  • Solar shower
  • No-rinse soap
  • (2) large bowls (washbasins)
  • Towels/washcloths
  • Wet wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Zip-lock bags (large and small)
  • Trash bags
  • Needle & thread (asst.)
  • Space blankets
  • Space blanket sleeping bags
  • First-aid kit
  • Medical cloth tape
  • Dust masks
  • Chapstick
  • Water bottle fanny packs
  • Hip-pocket flask
  • Soap (liquid - biodegradable)
  • Kerosene lanterns
  • Lamp oil
  • Water filter
  • Water purification tablets

Clothes
    image[ Early morning Sparkzy]
  • Jeans
  • Sweatshirts
  • Warm coat (fleece)
  • Polyprop. t-shirt
  • Polyprop. long johns
  • Long sleeve t-shirt
  • Lightweight shorts
  • Boxers to wear as shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Cloth for wrap
  • Utilikilt
  • Cotton p.j. to wear for fun
  • Hats
  • Bandannas
  • Socks/underwear
  • Sandals/Crocs
  • Hiking boots
  • Red hi-top tennis shoes
  • Rain gear

Art and Fun
    image[ Sparks in costume]
  • Masks and costumes
  • Blinking lights
  • Creative projects and gifts
  • More blinking lights
  • BRT tower
  • Even more blinking lights
  • Misc. art supplies
  • Cylume light sticks
  • Squirt guns
  • Body paint (too messy)
  • Paint for design on shade shelter (too messy - paint at home)

This was written by Mike. Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 7:01 am. Filed under Burning Man, Tips and Tricks. Bookmark the permalink. Follow comments here with the RSS feed. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.

3 Comments

  1. Dust Monkey wrote:

    Here are two more items:

    - TICKET (always at the top of my list, in all caps, bold, and blinking if possible)
    - Bike

    Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 9:05 am | Permalink
  2. Mike wrote:

    Good catch. I nearly forgot my ticket in 2002. It’ll go on the list with the bike and bike support equipment.

    Friday, April 13, 2007 at 1:52 pm | Permalink
  3. Tom Brewer wrote:

    Vehicle: Spare Tire (make sure it and all the other tires are full.

    Bicycle: Lock-chain-cable
    Tire Patch kit
    Spare Tubes
    Spare Tire
    Wax Based chain lube
    Lights

    Misc: Garage Bags
    Positive Attitude

    Friday, August 17, 2007 at 6:21 pm | Permalink