Burners Tips & Advice

Frank O'Bear
Phoenix

your bicycle and hydration pack are probably your best friends. This year i'm taking a neti-pot (nasal irrigation). Google it neti pot to see what i'm talking about. Have some TP with you at all times, just in case the portapoopers run out.

-Frank

BIG PHREEKY
Los Angles

YOU MUST MUST MUST MUST PEE CLEAR! DRINK THE GALLON OF WATER EVERY DAY!!

-PAUL

Judah
Phoenix

Water-Drink IT Chapstick-use it Deoderant-use it Lock up your bike (The world is full of the thieves even within the gates of BRC) Sun canopy with good ventilation good, normal woodland camping tent with solid walls that trap in heat bad. caffeine= your friend, cola nut works better caffeine just keeps you awake cola nut keeps you awake and alert and not tired. lotion and take care of your feet. bring your own toilet (yes you will have to pack out your waist but it's better than the alternative) Remember you only get to to this one week a year you can sleep when you get home.

-Darryl

Valkyrie
Lake Havasu City

Water is worth more then gold? =D

-Kate, Valkyrie or Victorian

Kel
Scottsdale

Try to avoid eating playa.

-Kelly

Mandylion
Phoenix

Try not to wear your feather eyelashes in a windstorm.

-Mandy

Scottsdale

Talk to everyone. Find people who are exciting to be around and do things with them. Talk about the things that are making you uncomfortable or miserable. Maybe someone can help. Talk about the things you're enjoying... maybe someone will want to join you!

-Brandon

James ( i need a Burner Name ;)
Mesa

Remember your ticket!

-James

Naked Mike
Mesa

Rebar it down, no seriously, rebar it down. Extra water doesn't help Go to the newbie orientation if you are new. Don't get drunk so much you have recovery time or worse forget things. Be moderate and your over all experience is better Don't do drugs, let them do you.

-Naked Mike

Pam
Mesa

Plan well - try out everything at home before you leave, bring replacement parts TAKE a bike! Pack less food than you think you'll eat -- you'll eat less on the playa. leave the fresh stuff at home, it spoils REALLY fast

-Pam

Laetor
Chandler

Pack less than you think you need -- someone else will have you covered.

-Trey

KT Kate
Cottonwood

No expectations. Each year is different. Push your boundaries.

-Cow Trailer Kate

mr. mom
Tucson

Never never never let your employees know how much fun you had. Now they all want to come along too!

-robert

23
Phoenix

lots of socks in plastic bags

-joanna

Tgaps
Tempe

Later...

-Shawn

Serpico
Gilbert

It sucks, don't go.

-Tim

jewel
Phoenix

I'll never again take a suitcase, but will use plastic tubs instead. Ear plugs, my air mattress and more gifts are on my list to take. Water!!!

-kris

Buster
Scottsdale

I have a huge list of online links if anyone is interested, have been reading and researching for several years.

-Buster

grover
Another Planet

I could probably fill this space ten times over.

-grover

Verbal
Phoenix

I bring a bottle of cheap hair conditioner (think- Suave). If you put a little in your hair after showering and don't rinse it out, it will keep your hair from clumping up with playa dust. Also, if you are shaving from a cup, it works way better than shaving cream. Leave it better than you found it. Don't put your mouth on it if you don't know where it's been.

-Verbal

VeryBadSanta
Mesa

Hormel packaged dinners - non-perishable and easy to cook

-Don

PUUUMA
Phoenix

Have fun and don't be a party pooper.

-Gayle

Windpipe
Tucson

Go with the flow, always. Don't try to plan what happens in your world on the Playa. Keep your water bottle, dust mask, goggles, and headlamp handy all the time, and keep your shoes on.

-Chad

hermione
Phoenix

go with someone you love with all your heart.

-corinne

carl
phoenix

go with buddies who know what they are doing. be prepared. seriously. go early, leave late. enjoy the peace and quiet of the deep playa connect with the stars. that is what is unique about the playa. understand mystical properties of nature.

-Chris

DrPop
Mesa

Get up early and to meet the early crowd. Very cool. --- and make sure to see the full sun rise. Volunteer! Help others achieve goals. Relax. . . you will be HOME.

-Corbin

Conchita
Tucson

Get naked at least once, and keep a good friend near by in case you need his shirt.

-Shelleytini

Epic
Prescott

Get involved!

-Epic

Scotto
Phoenix

Foot Care - Brand New Socks

-Scotto

Trae
south of nowhere

embrace the dust.

-Trae

tutu-timmy
Phoenix

embrace the dirt... you'll never conquer it!

-

Karma
Tempe

Drink water & regularly eat. Bring a secure tent or structure that wont blow over during whiteouts.

-Karma

Speedbump
Phoenix

Don't go....it's hot, dusty and the music sucks....you wouldn't like it.

-Ian

Tucson

don't go lookin for that party in the "Blue Lounge" you won't like it.

-

Theda
Phoenix

Don't forget your tickets! Hehehehe

-Jenna

Sirius
Flagstaff

Don't forget your megaphone.

-Sirius

Sarah
Tucson

Don't be shy, drink lotsa water and gatorade, use sunscreen and lip balm, and enjoy yourself. Get out of your comfort zone!

-Sarah

azzah
prescott

do conclave

- cammie

Jana Banana
Prescott

cover your bed with a sheet to keep dust levels down don't forget to sleep and eat occasionally cup w/ lid and handle=necessity glow glow glow! and play play play!

-Jana

Blaster, or Hey you!
Phoenix

Come early leave late!

-Lance

Cycnus
MESA

Can't wait to fill this in after the 6th.

-Chris

Knotch
Elfrida

Brings extra pads for your Swiffer duster....at least one, just in case it gets a little nasty. Also don't forget the "Detail" kit for your car. You may want to give it a good once over if it gets a little dusty. A good screen house type tent is the only way to go because it will be really comfy and cool while everyone else s tent will be hot and stuffy... really. Bring lots of DVDs because the tv reception is horrible and you will need something to keep you entertained. A good tip is to record lots of episodes of your favorite soap opera to watch over and over while you are there and finally burning man sucks, don't go.

-Knotch

Hoss
Phoenix

Bring your own TP.

-Hoss

Kinfinity
Tucson

Bring way more water than you think you'll need. Bring way less food than you think you'll need. seriously. i did that this year and STILL had too much! Find somewhere the first day that you can chill out and rest in. and i mean CHILL. i.e. swamp cooler domes, air conditioned RVs, mister systems etc. above all, be open to anything and always remember to be present in the moment, in the now. if you're waiting for something to happen you're already missing it.

-K8

Workinonit
Tucson

Bring water. Hoping to meet some more AZburners this year!

-Justin

Das Bus aka Mayor GKOTU
Bullhead City

Bring twice as much alcohol as you think you'll need. Then give a bunch of it to the DPW.

-Lora

Mild Bill
Tucson

Bring too much water. Bring sprayers to cool off. Be prepared to work your ass off. Don't get playa foot. no spectators = NO SpEcTATORS = NOSE TATERS (be prepared) Make shade shade goes up first (Period) uh, when partying: ... pace yourself or you will not make it through the week.

-Bill

Monkey
Scottsdale

Bring ski gogles they work great also you might want to bring a bottle to take a leak in so you don't have to get up in the cold morning, get all dressed to go to the bathroom. Don't bring more than what you need because everyone will want to share with you.

-Troy

Steve
Scottsdale

Bring plenty of water. Make sure you packed sunscreen. Wear costumes that are comfortable and warm enough when the sun goes down. Bring food that is easy to prepare and yummy. Bring extra booze to share with your friends. Don't have any preconceptions.

-Steve

Psytek
Tempe

Bring lots of water - Hydration Packs ROCK! Lots of Rope, Candy Caned Rebar, and err, SOUND! =D Lots of illumination!!! BE LIT WELL @ light, less chances of you getting run over by an art car. We call people who don't wear lights, Darklings...

-Albie

primal (wmd)
Prescott

Bring Less... Do More! Make sure you bring a bike that fits! Stare. Gawk. Take part in it.

-dan

TommyB
Prescott like Biskit

bring a cup with a lid Get LEDs or EL wire for night time...it's all about the lights! jerky, nuts, and dried fruit will sustain a burner through many days and miles of wandering pick camp mates with low drama tendencies take pictures take risks. try new things get naked

-TommyB

Doom Doom Doom (SAK)
Tempe

Be careful what you shave.

-Scott

Dandelion
Another Planet

baby wipes

-Ranger

Me Yike El

All you need is about 2 gallons of water per person per day, what you need to be comfortable and an open mind.

-Mykl

Convinced (By Boobies)
Mesa, AZ

All I can say is, sunblock. (see photos)

-Levi

james
accra

.................

-kojo

Dog Bite
Tucson

Camel back is a must Good Bike when your tired sleep if your happy stay there if your not happy move on. Do that you will be fine. avoid DPW dogs ;-)

-GiGi-D

fancy geoff
Phoenix