How to Prepare for Burning Man: 15 Steps to Plan the Perfect Burn

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Burning Man is an incredibly popular festival that takes place every year during the week before Labor Day. Read on to learn how to prepare for the epic Burning Man experience that awaits you in Black Rock City!

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Don't Forget Your Burning Man Ticket

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Make a Packing List

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Check out the 10 Principals

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Decide How Long You Want to Attend

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Test Your Gear

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Decide Whether to a Join Theme Camp

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How to Prepare for Burning Man: 15 Steps to Plan the Perfect Burn

Burning Man is an incredibly popular festival that takes place every year during the week before Labor Day. Read on to learn how to prepare for the epic Burning Man experience that awaits you in Black Rock City!

Don't Forget Your Burning Man Ticket

You’ll get paper tickets sent to you by mail that you’ll be required to show when you enter the main Burning Man gates.

Make a Packing List

You'll need to make a detailed list of everything you'll need for the week. including camping gear, shade structures, lighting, toiletries, food, cookware, utensils, lounge furniture, water, clothing, and costumes.

Check out the 10 Principals

These 10 principals are what should guide your actions during your time in Black Rock City.

Decide How Long You Want to Attend

Test Your Gear

There's nothing worse than realizing you've forgotten one of your poles as you're pitching your tent with no store around for miles. Or finding a hole in your air mattress.

Decide Whether to a Join Theme Camp

Deciding if you want to join a camp or not and which camp to join is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in preparing for Burning Man.

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