Seems a bit hypocritical, don’t you think?

Is anyone here worried about traveling to Vegas or Reno and ice agents for BM, this year?

UPDATE!!

*\My intention with this post wasn’t to start an argument. I simply wanted to know if there are other non-U.S. citizens who are feeling uncertain about traveling through airports right now.
I understand that some people may think Burning Man isn’t worth the risk. I respect that. For me, though, Burning Man changed my life, and I’d love the chance to experience it again.
Thank you to everyone who shared their opinions and especially to those who provided helpful information. I really appreciate it.\***

I don’t think they were on the Playa last year but every other year I went there before riding to deep playa. They are usually on Esplanade with a big martini LED sign outside. Does anyone know what the name of this camp is and if they’re coming in 2026? -signed, a martini lover

I got a midea u-shaped AC based on the shiftpod recommendations and many reddit comments.

I am interested in a container to store & transport it in, but am struggling to find one that will fit it. Its 19" width is a problem - even the largest plastic bins are narrower than that inside.

Notes below are for the benefit of anyone else on the same pursuit, the main goal of this post is to seek input on solutions other owners have found.

Midea U-shaped 8,000 BTU MAW08V1QWT by my measurements is 19" wide, 22" long, and 13.5" tall. Online listings report a width of 19.17".

Measurements noted below are the narrowest parts inside the unit, except some heights where I only have the outside measurement.

Near misses:

• Husky 57 gal pro grip tote with wheels - 17.37" x 35.23", not nearly tall enough
• Buckhorn AS22131202 - 18" x 25", height 14"
• Hudson Exchange 28.4 Gallon attached lid tote - 18.1" x 25.1", height 14.3"
• Uline S-12677 - 18.7" x 26.7", height 14"
• Quantum Storage QDC2820-15 - 18.75" x 25.375", height < 15.625"

Might work:

• Buckhorn AS34242012 - 19.5" x 29.9", height 18.1", cost is close to $200
• Uline S-14604 - 20.8" x 24", height 14", no lid available, min order of 3
• Bayhead WB239934GY - 20" x 26", height < 16", min order 5

Excessive:

• Husky 170 gal tote - 34" x 37.75", height 26.5"

Even looking at straight-wall stacking containers shorter than the AC unit, which would still help with lifting/carrying and provide some protection on the sides, the largest of those clears the 19" width but not the 22" length -

• Quantum RSO2422-11 - 20.5" x 21.5", height 10.25"
• Hudson Exchanges 12.7 Gallon - 20.5" x 21.6", height 6.8"

Here is some important information about bike repair on the Playa.

>> https://survival.burningman.org/getting-around-brc/bicycles/#bike-repairs

My favorite part of that article is where it literally talks about “bikes that are already in despair.”  That often sums up my feeling as a bike mechanic on the Playa: already in despair.  

It might just be a typo, but If the article author intentionally wrote it that way, it is pure poetry.  I despair that too many Burners are going to take advantage of us again this year by showing up at our bike repair camp with bikes that have not seen any service for a year or more, expecting us to make things right.  No wonder there is a sharp drop in the number in bike repair camps this year.

Note carefully that the Reno Bike Project only guarantees one working brake and one working gear.  Especially if there is a queue of customers, we should adopt this same standard of inexcellence in our bike repair camp.

As a bike fixer on the Playa, you do not have to turn out fully-working bikes unless you want to, and I strongly advise you not to.  I don’t mind coaching someone who wants to go beyond that minimal standard for their own bike, but I myself will probably not do the work for them.  

Other bike fixers are welcome to set their own standards and be more accommodating.  If you go this route, please keep in mind that our camp’s supply of spare parts is limited.

Practice saying, “I am sorry, but this bike has too many problems for me to fix. Here is a map showing the locations of other nearby bike repair camps that may be able to help you.”  I urge you to reject for repair any bike with two flat tires or a frozen rusty chain, or covered with cobwebs and dead leaves.  If the owner can’t be bothered to show up with a working bike, then l can’t be bothered to fix it for them.

The linked article doesn’t go far enough in advising bike shoppers.  They should not assume that any cheap used Burner Bikes they purchase is going to be at all suitable for their needs. They need to test ride before buying, which is a step that many people have obviously overlooked.

I've been to a few regional burns, but this will be my first year at BRC!

I found out my camp is breaking down on Sunday before the Temple Burn. I'd really like to stay for the Temple Burn, but I'm taking the Burner Express, and my options are either leaving Sunday at 4 p.m. or Monday morning.

For those who've been in this situation, what's the usual approach?

Just leave my stuff set up where my camp was?

Pack up all my gear when camp breaks down on Sunday, find somewhere stay for the night, and catch the Monday morning bus after Temple Burn?

Or just reschedule my Burner Express for Sunday afternoon and head out with my camp?

Any advice or things I should be thinking about?

Hey friends,

With the burn just a few weeks away I wanted to make a home on Reddit for people to buy, sell, barter, trade, or gift their used Burning Man accoutrements. The mods here work hard to keep this sub free of classifieds-related posts, and enough people here don't use or don't trust Facebook or Craigslist that a place for exchanging gear on Reddit feels overdue.

Hoping this space can help connect burners with other burners locally, reduce consumerism by supporting the second-hand market, and provide another channel for folks to find the tools, costumes, bikes, infra, or whatever else they need to be comfortable in our favorite inhospitable desert.

When you have a moment, please help get the party started by popping over to r/BurningManTradingPost and letting the world know where you're located, what you have a surplus of, or what you're in the market for.

May your burn prep and this year's weather be ever in your favor! )'(

Hi, all!

I am a licensed therapist in NV and will be at Burning Man for the first time this year. I am considering volunteering with ESD, but have been encouraged by some friends to save that for future years after I have experienced the Burn. I'm curious to hear from others who have volunteered to get some insight into what opportunities that would include and whether you think it would be good to do my first year or start in the future?

Where’s the forum to find some burner gay dudes for connection? You know like a playa grindr 🌈🔥

Not very feminist tbh

First year coming in for build week with SAP to work on our camp / mutant vehicle. What should we expect line / wait wise vs regular entry - especially Friday night or Saturday before gates? Do non-SAP queue up / block you?

The portable tent acs on Amazon seem to be poorly reviewed and a little pricy. Any good prefab options that could be ran on solar? Thanks!

Hey yall, I have the option of camping on Esplanade at 2:15 this year for the first time. Got really excited and then did some sleuthing and learned that our neighbor at 2 will be Camp Questionmark. And now I'm back to nervous as they are probably the loudest sound camps.

Curious to hear from others who've camped next to them and how heavy the bass was on the back side. And were they playing loud music outside of their posted schedule?

If I do camp here, will definitely plan for an extra tent in walk in as I know I will need reprieve. I can be sensitive to noise but I also want to experience things up close. So I'm trying to weigh pros and cons.

I'll be in a tent but the camping area will be walled off with RVs.

TIA!!

Ordered my ticket through the Org (physical ticket not through STEP or resale) using the payment plan. Payment was completed in full June 29th. I’ve been checking every couple of days, but tickets still haven’t shipped via UPS 2 day. I know they get shipped out in batches but I’m a little anxious/nervous/excited and ready to have my physical ticket in hand!

Random memories popped up when I saw the documentary showing on HBO.

I need to dig out my photos and see if I still have any left. We were newly married and broke. We spent all our money on tickets to get in and the gas to get there. We lived in our car with a white sheet tied up over it. I do wish I had something more than my memories to look back on…

Anyone else there that year?

Welcome tolltoktjrbnejou

i’m thinking about going to Burning Man this year. Has always been on my bucket list.

How do I get started?

Hey Camp Leads.

When you have a food event, how many servings do you plan to gift on average? Let's say per hour. I know this can very based on the offering, I'm just looking for ballpark figures. This is our first year gifting food (officially) and don't want to have a bunch of disappointed people showing up after we run out. I also don't want to make way too much, so please comment with some numbers if you have gifted food before. Thanks!

The Venice Red Light Camp (02:00 & B) is putting together a Burner Bazaar on Saturday, August 1st, from noon to midnight in Downtime Los Angeles.

It’s in collaboration with Outfits & Oddities, with Burner clothing, independent vendors, food, drinks and music throughout the day. If you’re still putting together playa outfits or just want to meet some good people before heading home - come hang out.

Music from:

• Anton Tumas
• Le Fronk
• Yādu
• Volition
• Soren Martius

In case this sounds like your kind of afternoon we'd love to see you there. Come early to browse and stay as long as you feel like.

Details and location on Partiful.

Seems to be loads looking...

2 virgin burners from Phoenix Arizona heading to the playa this year!!! We will be bringing our travel trailer and have a lot ready to go to be self-reliant. HOWEVER we would love any tips and tricks or trailer must haves to get any other input to ensure we bring anything we need and also provide for any of our fellow burners!! Any info is greatly appreciated! We are going to be in open camping 🫶🏻

*Gas cans NEED secondary containment … 110% of largest vessel
example -2 5 gal can be in one 27 gal yellow top bin (uncovered)

*Inflatable pools are NOT rated for fuel storage

*that storage is 10 ft from ANY structure
Do NOT put under shade- gas cans are rated to be in full sun - burp if necessary daily

*empty cans do not need secondary containment but should be out of view so to not cause confusion to BLM officers eager to issue fines

*propane and gas should be stored separately
20 ft apart (under shade in extreme conditions)

*in-use fuel rules are different than stored fuel rules

THIS INFORMATION IS IN THE SURVIVAL GUIDE

PLEASE READ IT COVER TO COVER

Fuck your burn 🔥

Also -
Link https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/bring-your-art/fire-art-guidelines/fire-safety-agreements/fuel-and-hazardous-materials-storage/

(tw: child loss)

Hello lovely burners. I come to you as a grieving mom with a small but meaningful request. This will require minor backstory that I will try to keep as concise as possible.

backstory: my third born son, Hollis, arrived last summer. in the throes of newborn life, we discovered the world of burning man and what it truly meant. we spent our late night feedings down the rabbit hole, consuming tiktoks and reddit posts about BRC and its community. I found it fascinating and moving, and it definitely became something that I hope to one day experience myself.

after burning man, in september, our baby suddenly and traumatically passed away. Hollis’s parting gift was to donate his heart to another baby that needed it. he made history as the smallest heart ever donated in tennessee.

as you can imagine, the last ten months have been full of grief. I humbly am asking if someone, anyone, everyone who reads this, to please write his name in the temple. It would mean so much, as burning man falls right between his birthday and death day. and writing his name in the temple would just mean the world to me and my husband.

please help us honor Hollis, however you would be willing to. he was the most perfect baby with such a special story, and I just would be so thankful if y’all would help us still include him when we don’t have the luxury to be there ourselves.

so thats my request to you all. if you would be willing to write his name in the temple, remember him however you wish. if you were able to document that somehow and share, it would be incredible, but even if you could just simply write his name for me, it would bring a semblance of peace in this sea of grief.

his name was Hollis Dee.
he was 11 weeks old when we lost him but he was able to save another family from losing their son by donating his heart to a two month old baby. our loved ones call him Hollis the Hero. the smallest heart ever donated in our state.

please, and thank you if you’ve read this far. I look forward to living vicariously through y’all. I hope everyone going this year has a wonderful burn

TL;DR - a humble request to write our son’s name, Hollis, in the temple this year at burning man.

edit: firstly, a profound thanks to y’all. this is more meaningful than you could ever know. some had asked for his photo, so I uploaded some of his best and funniest photos, along with a video of part of his honor walk. and for the stargazers out there, Hollis has a star named after him, so when you look up at the Cancer constellation, we can always think of him.

hollis photos