Burning Man Survival: 91 Items, Mud, and Moody Bikes

Burning Man is less about dancing in crystal bodysuits and more about being a packing pro for Black Rock City's desert chaos. Anneta Konstantinides clocks in with a '91-item Burning Man packing list' to battle dust storms, 'Playa Foot,' and even an unexpected mudstorm that turned the porta-potty trek into a soggy nightmare. From foam-goggled goggles to trash-bag footwear (not a fashion statement), she reveals the raw hustle behind the 'magical' week of radical self-expression, sweat, and relentless biking — proving survival here is basically an Olympic sport.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/22/2025 | Author: Anneta Konstantinides