Survival in Black Rock City Personal Survival Checklist You Must Bring: Your ticket, or your photo ID and confirmation number if you are picking up your ticket at Will Call 1.5 gallons of water per person per day for drinking, washing, and cooking A reusable water bottle to keep with you at all times Adequate food & beverages for those in your group An extensive first-aid kit Warm clothing for evenings—this is a desert at 4,000 feet elevation and it can get cold at night A good camp tent or other shelter and warm sleeping bags and bedding. The winds can exceed 75 mph , and the midday temperature can exceed 100°F. Evening temperatures can be in the 40s Particle/dust mask (dust storms are common) Goggles to protect eyes during dust storms Garbage and recycling bags, and tools to clean up your camp site ( rakes, magnets, gloves, etc.) Rope or tie-down straps—one way or another, you’ll need them. Duct tape—you’ll find a need for it, guaranteed. Any required prescriptions, contact lens supplies (disposables work great), or anything else you need to maintain your health and comfort in a remote area with no services Flashlights and spare batteries (headlamps are useful) so as to see and be seen at night Sunscreen/sunblock & sunglasses Portable ashtrays (e.g. mint tin that closes securely) Fire extinguishers to protect your camp and property, and if you plan to burn your art Common sense, an open mind, a sense of humor and a positive attitude Strongly Suggested You Bring: A pocketknife Shade structures, umbrellas, parasols, sheets; something to break the midday sun A wide brim hat (a chinstrap is useful in the wind) A cooking stove if you expect to heat food or liquid A bicycle (mountain bike or cruisers with balloon tires are best) Lights for your bike and your person for safe nighttime travel A bike lock. Also, tag your bike with name, playa address, email address, and contact info Bicycle tire repair kit, pump, spare parts and extra tubes Portable shower with a drain system to collect & manage grey water Earplugs (Not everyone will want to sleep when you do!) Watertight protective bags (e.g. heavy zip-type) for cameras or electronic gear. These are also useful for organizing your stuff and keeping stuff dust-free until you are ready to use it. Lotion & lip balm to treat dry, cracked skin Costumes, musical instruments, props, banners, signs, and anything that might make the experience more fun for you and your playa neighbors A battery powered AM/ FM radio so you can stay informed and listen to BMIR radio Camp marker (flag, flasher, distinctive marking) 12” tent stakes (rebar is cheap and effective in high wind) Plastic bottles or tennis balls to top and protect dangerous rebar stakes Extra set of car keys (keys are easily lost and there is no locksmith in BRC!) survival.burningman/your-survival-in-brc/personal-survival-checklist/#.UhMk1LyLpag
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