How should I dress for Burning Man?

How should I dress for Burning Man?

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.

Does it get cold at Burning Man?

It can be very cold Everyone knows it gets hot - it's the middle of the desert. But besides the fact that deserts get cold at night, Burning Man is held on an elevated plateau. It's 4,000 feet above sea level, so nighttime temperatures are normally in the 50s but can drop as low as the 30s.

Can you leave Burning Man early?

You can leave Black Rock City and return, but there is a charge of $20 per person to re-enter the city. You MUST have your ticket stub for re-entry and notify the Gate staff as you leave that you plan to return.

What activities are at Burning Man?

Burning Man is an annual, nine-day gathering in the Nevada desert. It's held the week prior to and including Labor Day weekend each year and includes artistic performances, installations, music, and a lot of partying.

Is Burning Man 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.

Do you have to have your own shower at Burning Man?

• Whether you’re praying to the Burning Man or just praying to make it out alive, wipes are your biggest, bestest friend. 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.

What to do in the afternoon at Burning Man?

• A typical afternoon might include a corndog, being launched in to a pool of stuffed animals, a freezer truck with hot beverages, the very gay "bear shower happy hour," a Madonna dance party with snow cones, and then a touching communal dinner back at camp.”

Can You Wash your hair on the playa at Burning Man?

• (Fun fact: If you don’t have access to a shower, there is a foam camp with Dr. Bronner's soap for dusty dancers to clean up at Burning Man.) But be aware that washing your hair on the Playa can make it dry and brittle, and grab some of that coconut oil and give your hair an on-the-fly conditioning treatment.

What kind of soap do you use at Burning Man?

• If you have access to a shower (lucky you), Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soaps can be used to wash your hair and body, saving space in whatever bag you've packed. (Fun fact: If you don’t have access to a shower, there is a foam camp with Dr. Bronner's soap for dusty dancers to clean up at Burning Man.)