What you need to know before going to Burning Man?
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going to Burning Man
- The reality of the Burner Bus. The Burner Bus is the low-cost and ecofriendly way to get to Burning Man from Reno.
- How I was going to get home.
- Showering is worth the hassle.
- Heat stroke is real.
- I didn’t need that much food.
- I did need ice.
- Just how hard it would be.
Is alcohol allowed at Burning Man?
Being Sober at the Burn Such people should stay very far away, he says, because the free alcohol, free drugs, and free sex will make Burning Man an extremely difficult place to be.
Why is Burning Man so expensive?
Burning Man is a free community inside — instead of booking entertainment, it encourages participants to perform for the community free of charge. It also doesn’t sell goods. But the cost of attending Burning Man can come to thousands of dollars between tickets, transportation, accommodations, supplies, and costumes.
Is Burning Man still worth it?
If you are the kind of person who wants to go to Burning Man, it’s still worth it. It’s changed a lot since I started going. It’s certainly much more mainstream than it used to be, but I don’t think that it’s commercial or restrictive. Both those things are counter to the ethos of the event.
Can you shower at Burning Man?
You have to bring your own water to shower at Burning Man, and if your camp doesn’t have an RV or a solar shower, you’re SOL. (If you have a friendly neighbor, however, you’re really lucky.)
How do you survive Burning Man?
Burning Man is an inhibitions-lowering place, but that’s no reason to lose all sense. Use sunblock religiously, carry a flashlight at night, and keep perishable foods chilled. Take care of yourself and your friends. Practice safe sex – an STD is not the playa memory you want to take home.
Is Burning Man clothing optional?
When it’s nearly 100 degrees at Burning Man, an annual, nine-day art event and temporary community in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, clothing tends to be limited, and oftentimes even optional. But for those who do choose to wear clothing, Burning Man is all about the costumes.
What can you not bring to Burning Man?
15 Things NOT to Bring to Burning Man
- Costumes with Feathers or Sequins.
- Glow Sticks.
- Fireworks.
- Firearms.
- Laser Pointers.
- Drones.
- Small Plastic Water Bottles.
- Beer in Glass Bottles.
Who pays for Burning Man?
It is 100\% funded by the artists themselves and their extended communities. Even artists whose art is funded by the Burning Man Project receive only a portion of its total cost and the artists make up the rest of the funding on their own.
Are there showers at Burning Man?
Oh yeah, and there are no showers in Burning Man, only communal toilets to use.
How should I dress for Burning Man?
No costume or body decoration, or lack thereof, is out of place at the festival, so use your imagination. A lightweight cotton skirt, sarong or sari is appropriate and comfortable for both men and women. If costumes aren’t your thing, wear light-colored, loose cotton clothing during the daytime.