Black Rock Desert, Nevada · Late August–early September
Burning Man
trip guide
Radical self-reliance, thoughtfully packed. Start with the planning guide that matches what you need, then confirm official details for your edition.
Start here
The packing list
A saved, printable checklist plus 43 gear picks chosen for Burning Man’s conditions — verified weekly.
Open the packing list →What to wear
Day looks, night layers, and the footwear that survives this terrain.
Open guide →Allowed items
How to use current official policies before you pack.
Open guide →Weather & conditions
What conditions change the list—and what to recheck.
Open guide →First-timer guide
A calmer arrival and planning path for your first edition.
Open guide →Sources we use
Event-specific details are reviewed against official festival information. If you see a change, tell us so we can check it.
Burning Man preparation guide ↗ · checked 2026-09-03
Burning Man bicycle guidance ↗ · checked 2026-07-22
Burning Man Journal: wet playa preparedness ↗ · checked 2026-07-22
Burning Man: Specific Laws to Be Aware Of ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
Burning Man: Drones policy ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
Weather.com: Burning Man 2026 wildfire smoke forecast ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
Burners Without Borders: 2026 wildfire evacuation zone guidance ↗ · checked 2026-09-23