Playa Survival Guides

Black Rock City preparation

Practical guides and tools for Burning Man.

Detailed help for shelter, water, bikes, arrival, health, camp systems, and the decisions that are easier to make before you hit the playa.

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Build the plan before the packing pile.

Start herePut the essential decisions in the right order. Preparation checklistTrack gear, travel, camp systems, and your own additions. Water plannerEstimate drinking-water volume, weight, reserve, and containers.

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Camp & shelter

Food & water

Getting there & around

Health & personal care

Power & field readiness

Culture & Leave No Trace

Tools

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Preparation checklist45 essentials, custom items, print, and backup. Water plannerDaily baseline, reserve, weight, liters, and containers. Phone wallpaper creatorPut your camp address on a lock-screen image.Sign in