Things all Burning Man First Timers Should Know

[@ioodyssey3740]

watermelons are great to bring. leave the rinds to dry out in the sun for a day = no smell. don't wrap and bag your wet trash until you dry it out in the super dry desert heat. easy peasy

[@ikennaunamadu5435]

what if you actually go as a virgin

[@sierramelody3886]

you probably wont leave as one

[@Mathew9648]

I watch your videos to make me feel like I'm going to burning man this year. Your voice is comforting and tells me things about home. Lol

[@aMulliganStew]

6:15 - 7:15 is a good policy for life (non-attachment to one's material possessions) as is the next section 7:15 - 8:15 (be *in* the moment and the honor the privacy of all). Thanks for the video.

[@tonymisner8907]

This is right on the money. 2018 was my 20th year on the Playa. Trust her, she knows what she is saying. Come with a Open Mind. Find your "experience" do not try to live someone else's experience.

[@mzmantiz508]

Hey I'd like to go. So preparing. Help

[@ghazzzzale]

You cant imagine how i’m living for years and years of dreaming to participate in this event but there is a big issue: i am IRANIAN!.. i’m a musician and maybe one of the. Calmest persons in the world but.. just a week in burning man...

[@rachelrobertson5689]

Just wanted to pop on and say thank you for the awesome vids, I felt very prepped for my first burn! 😍

[@Sammydx1]

My first Burning Man was 1998. I just turned 18 and graduated high school. My girlfriend and her friends were going. I said. Sure. I'll go. Wow. Being a Chicago guy. I was completely unprepared. We slept in a moving van. I bought a 20 dollar army surplus sleeping bag. And a backpack of clothes. The drive took forever. But so worth it. I will always say Burning Man turned me into a man and welcomed me into my adult life.

[@MonTube2006]

I graduated in 1998 too ! Got a story from BM 98 to share with us ? 🤪

[@tdlewis103]

As a long time Burner (who just returned by my 17th a few days ago), I endorse your thoughts- well done. Unlike some of the people who have added comments, I think Burning Man is one of the few things on earth that get better each year! The art is better, the mutant vehicles more incredible and the people from around the world that I meet are as nice as can be! See you in the dust next year!

[@yessirmaster670]

Also rapes and human sacrifices

[@SteveinEG]

Thanks for taking the time to post all your videos. As a first timer that is a photographer and my thoughts were to take my camera gear. Now I’m having second thoughts as I don’t want to ruin my gear or make someone feel uncomfortable. I can tell you from my experience eight times out of ten on a college campus woman love to have there photos taken in our studio. Men 50/50. As one that does portraits I love your eyes! I was thinking about a fire also but might have to run that by the group I’m going with. I have the forethought on how not to leave a mark but my concern would be the smoke that a fire can emit. Pickle back…tried it but it’s not for me! Safe travels to you and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Steve. aka “Oddjob”.

[@thzzzt]

My mom said it's OK for me to go next year. Would it be OK to just wear a business suit and tie? And is there anyone there into stamp collecting?

[@floridaman8500]

@Eric Smith I believe in Jesus too but please keep it to yourself. Not everything is about God. You have t to think about yourself sometimes. And remember. God forgives.

[@rachelb2717]

Eric Smith you do realize that the original comment was satire right?

[@LilSzmydy]

thzzzt its funny you say though , be it comical, there actually is a camp or group of peop;e who walked around in suits and suitcases and such. It was so long ago that i dotn remember the specs but i thought it was pretty interesting lolz

[@letitiastenning102]

Your videos are great and very helpful to this first time burner. It felt so overwhelming that I was starting to think we should have just stuck with the eclipse festival followed by a road trip! Your videos have got me excited at the prospect and I'm really looking forward to being part of it. Thank you and will definitely high five if I see you

[@projectpterodactyl81]

Thanks so much :) I'm so glad they're helping! I'm sure you're going to have an amazing time, once you get out there you'll totally forget how overwhelming all the prep and survival stuff felt. Hope to see you out there!

[@fingerburn50]

1st....................................... Expectations. leave them at the gate..

[@charlesdarwin180]

Yes, she pretty much doused my flame for wanting to go there. Way too restrictive.

[@whiskeyblack806]

@@charlesdarwin180 Seems you might've been wanting to attend for the wrong reasons. sorry to hear that

[@johnholtz1205]

I much prefer motorcycle road trips. You get to be among real people in the real world. Help along the way and it’s the single freest feeling you will ever experience bar none.

[@lemsip207]

@@charlesdarwin180 Because there are so many people there there needs to be more rules than when only a few people attended.

[@ryefry]

Leave your sequins, glitter, feathers and anything else that's likely to get destroyed in a day after you've been caught in a dust storm, because when all that stuffs hits the playa, it become moop and someone else's problem. If someone who works Resto(ration) sees you wearing feathers, be prepared to get a major confrontation from them. I only saw 2 this year, but they were epic. Secure your load before going home. Every year literally tons of garbage gets abandoned on the side of the roads because it falls off people's vehicles and they don't know or don't care, and again Resto has to take care of it. If you smoke, prepare yourself with a tin or bag or something to carry your butts. They are you're responsibility. And lastly, when you leave your camp, do your due diligence to "sweep" your camp to verify you have picked up after yourself. Be aware that not necessarily everyone else will do this, so when you exit the event, stay on the roads. f you drive across campgrounds, you risk running over rebar or something else of the like on your way out. Fixing a flat at Burning Man sucks, especially when you're trying to leave.

[@raymondpaul123]

Thanks for the videos.... Very good. informative, good pacing and great info. If we have a burning man this year... Are you coming? I'm 6 hours away so... yep.... Can't wait. Binging on BM video in my lock down...!!! cheers.!

[@kingboru8686]

First timers should also be aware there will be a lot of stinky filthy hippies.

[@hayseman]

Fantastic advice! Thank you! I was wondering though is there a burning Man guide for this year that I can look at now? I am just wondering what theme camps and events will be there. Maybe plan it out a bit and set goals. :)

[@projectpterodactyl81]

It doesn't come out until closer to the Burning Man. It's way more fun to get the guide at the entry gate and look through it then. There's so much to do and see chances are you'll end up doing just a tiny fraction of whatever you plan to do from the guide though!!!

[@markthompsoncpa]

Set goals??? Sounds like you are going to a job

[@mvs408]

Thanks for the mental and gadget breakdown tip--had no thought of that!

[@Covencraft]

even though it's a festival of open minded people, people are still human. not everyone is nice or sparing of your feelings, if you go and are not physically good looking, be prepared for the same amount and type of rejection you get in the real world.

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

7:20 I think that is a really great rule. IMO, taking pictures takes you out of the moment. What is the point of experiencing burning man if you are going to do so in the third person? & especially since burning man is a place for self expression it is nice that people are considerate about getting photos that might end up on line. I wish people could be that considerate all the time. I can't wait to make my first trip to burning man!

[@furyjeff76]

is it possible to volunteer as medical staff for burning man. Not only would i really love to help but that would look great on a resume as a nurse

[@wuwengang9492]

really really really wanna go for burning man haha after I found out about it! decided ill be going in 2019, guess its time to learn how to ride a bike haha:D great video btw!

[@projectpterodactyl81]

Thanks so much! Definitely time to start learning how to ride a bike haha :) you can do Burning Man without a bike but it's so huge and there's so much to explore that it's definitely a good idea to bring one along. Hope you have a great time when you make it out there!

[@julianhart75]

Wen gang Wu probably want to start with: Registering a profile (profiles.burningman.com) Read the survival guide

[@alaskasail]

A nice little video. Short, concise and non-judgmental. You might add that talking to a veteran burner is very helpful. It's saved my ass my first time. In Arizona, tequila and pickle juice is known as La Migra. I'll be interested to see what you have to say after this year's burn. Finally, for all the research you do and all the opinions you get, you will never even come close to understanding Burning Man unless you attend.

[@themysticmuse1111]

Andy Spear I so wanna go.....

[@qwertyb18]

Can I take pictures as long as I blur out the faces? I'm pretty sure that's not illegal. Plenty of youtube videos of public events or famous places with zero blurred out faces.

[@ElenaOutThere]

russian way of downing large amounts of vodka is pickles and/or pickld juice. or pickled tomatoes. also good

[@prichardmark420]

Triple Burner here...92, 95 and 2007 I believe. These days too big and complicated for me. The Pacific Crest Trail is more my speed...slow. Hike your own hike.✌️

[@drakedespain9924]

Hey thanks for leaving those links in the description

[@Messmer_Toes]

Also remember to pick up trash, alot of the burners aren't actually Leave No Trace and neither are the owners. Burning man itself is fun, but the people in charge are terrible and the rules don't apply to them. If you can, stay behind a day or two to pick up that trash. It's not actually leave no trace and you'll be surprised how much you'll pick up.

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

Nice. Thanks for the info. Only thing I'm slightly concerned with is that I fly from the UK to Burning man and then afterwards I have a couple of weeks on the west coast. Soooo, I need to bring EVERYTHING for the entire trip onto the Playa. I travel light, but that does still mean my DSLR camera, my phone passports and all the rest of the shiz. I've no issue with not using cameras and phones like you say, but will it be OK to just leave in my tent for the entire event and I mean for dust issues and potential thieves?

[@projectpterodactyl81]

I have the same problem this year too! I'm going to be doing a couple of weeks of travelling about afterwards. Anything electrical like your DSLR keep it in ziplock bags and keep them closed if you're not going to use them so they're nice and protected from the dust. Sadly there are some light fingered folk out there so it's always a risk that things might end up going missing, if you're bringing a vehicle you could lock them in there (but try and park in a shady spot so that all your electronics don't roast in the heat). If not then either try and hide them really well, maybe at the bottom of your bag of something with lots of clothes and stuff on top so they're hard to find or get too. Alternatively there's lots of storage places in Reno that offer storage and it's pretty cheap, I found one that does small storage lockers which are 5'x5' (I think that means feet because it says it's the size of a small closet?) for $30 for a month www.secureselfstorreno.com/large-storage-units if you go with something like that then you don't have to worry about your gear at all while you're at Burning Man but you'll have to head back Reno way to pick up your stuff afterwards. There's probably other storage and locker options as well, that's just one of the first I came across and it seems pretty reasonable. With your passport make sure if you decide to leave it in storage that you have some kind of other ID with you because some of the boozy camps like to check your ID before they'll bestow any drinks on you! Hope this helps :) Show less

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

Pretty much what I thought to be honest. I fly into San Fran, get the bus into Burning man and then at the end get the bus to Reno, so the locker idea ain't gonna fly for me. Alas, I'll sort it out, I'm sure. Thank you so much for the info though. If I see you on the Playa I'll give you a high five and a hug to say thanks!!!

[@projectpterodactyl81]

Bummer. Fingers crossed you manage to sort something out or that if you end up bringing it all along with you it survives the journey. I'll be practicing my high fives incase we run into each other! I have a tendency to miss high fives and end up just slapping the air like a fool haha

[@steveempiremantra2120]

Mark Mathews Music I wanna go too you're gonna pass through l.a. too?

[@anirudhshrivastava4216]

Mark Mathews Music k

[@MESOHAWNYFAWYOU]

Is there Harley parking? Is it safe to go to the festival on my bike and is it safe to park it or use it to get around the site?

[@jayt3096]

looks like a fun time id def wanna bring a camera or go pro for all the art instalations tho

[@copperkillerled]

It's actually legal to take pictures of every single person at burning man without any permission although it could end bad but a person outside of burning man like say some guy walking down the street in new york on a public street is considered a private person permission must be attained but since burning man is a public event open to the public then someone who is there is considered a public person and in doing so forfeits there right to privacy. celebrities are all public people at all times same with elected officials and public workers etc. every one at a concert is a public person until they leave. you can not photograph a private person without consent.

[@flashmanv3260]

Great video ! Good tip as far as a camera,. bring a waterproof one,. like go pro or still camera. Will not get damaged by dust and they tend to be very tough also so dropping them on the ground and such will not damage them. Peace

[@roamlikekane]

You have the most beautiful shade of blue eyes, a bit of an oceanic gray going on. I had to point this out as I noticed, thanks for the tips!

[@AxelSqueeze]

What age do you recommend I go for the first time? I'm 18 now.

[@done807]

0:10 Where is it??

[@jordanawholemess5452]

IM PLANNING TO GO TO BURNING MAN 2022

[@projectpterodactyl81]

Hurrah! I hope you have an amazing time out there!

[@junkieinlove2180]

I'll see you there man!

[@burnergirls7699]

2023 is suppose to be way better tho...

[@ireneburkeblaney2440]

I wanted to go this year but I’m trying to figure out the best way to get there! I’m very far from there up hear here in Massachusetts!!! If I drive it will take so long, if I fly how would I get out there? Help please would love to plan for 2020!!!!!!

[@louism.3435]

Have you gone ?

[@MrColtonSparks]

Wait, were is the link you mentioned?

[@lafamiliag3527]

do you guys think ill find shrooms over there?

[@themelonsoup]

It sounds super cool! I had no idea that this was even a thing.

[@AnnaMae41194]

what are your suggestions for medical supplies? I'm diabetic and I have a pump, any way to keep the playa dust out?

[@clovesbian]

AnnaMae41194 keep it in a zip lock bag maybe

[@sandeep_nair11]

Thank you very very much!!! This helps a lot.

[@AllenSparks]

Our burning pickle drink of choice is tequila(something decent not your shelf stuff) with pickle juice mixer. salt the rim and drop in a little pickle... yum!

[@projectpterodactyl81]

That sounds delicious!

[@kwikstep007]

Link in the description?

[@ClumsyUnicornVlogs17]

I really want to go! Did u travel there from the uk? I'm from Kent in the uk and really want to go! But not sure how to haha would u just fly to Nevada then travel to the festival?

[@projectpterodactyl81]

You can fly into San Fransisco or Reno and get the Burner Express bus out there. This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGmTZaalpciIaqs I hope you make it out there someday!

[@ClumsyUnicornVlogs17]

Project Pterodactyl ok thank you so much for replying! I will check it out. I hope so too! 😘

[@UberDCDriver]

Great info, thanks.

[@projectpterodactyl81]

Pleasure :)

[@SuperCelliott]

Watching all these videos and nobody says what the festival actually is

[@sofiecallow350]

What if you're living in a van? Can you bring that? You said that you can't bring anything you treasure...

[@catchingfeels3891]

Why is a burn mark... on sand... bad?

[@natural9743]

always ends up with two girls one cup so please bring your own cup

[@honeydew6525]

What about the power supply in the camps ?

[@kingoffunelvispresley261]

Thanks for the good info !! & p.s. ur an Awesome soul in my eye's.

[@dronetv6857]

Yr advice is to go or not ??

[@kezothehappylurker787]

A lot of folks don't know that the rinds are edible, and indeed, can be pickled just like their direct relative; the cucumber!

[@hilarymyles9481]

idt we have burning man in Canada witch sucks but I guess its a thing worth traveling to

[@saigenrose1032]

Love whiskey, Seagrams 7 is my favorite 😀👍💖

[@iamallin1]

Where do I get ticket

[@johncase1353]

From there website when they go on sell burt you have to be quick, they tend to sell out quickly and be prepared to pay a lot. Burning Man isn't cheap.

[@anonymousposter6671]

LOL...from the videos I've seen, everyday at burning man is "White Wednesday"!!

[@ImGoodThankYou]

Thats so funny

[@jayentjenny3752]

I wanna move there but i don't have girlfriend

[@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319]

You don't need one!

[@bigj7321]

if i'm ever going burning man that i'm going with you.

[@DentfreeEurope]

Thank You for your info !!!

[@EloneousMusk]

so many rules ... what a buzz kill - I'd rather just go to a European festival where anything goes!

[@GLOBLEDRAGON]

John Stephens I'll join ya, we can have our own private concert 😉

[@harrykuheim6107]

That's how Liberals Roll....you obey "Their Rules" Comrades....

[@themelonsoup]

Don't have public sex, do drugs, take photos without someone's consent, and bring your own cup... Sounds pretty easy to me. The rest are suggestions.

[@scotthorton953]

Do you know of any festivals in Europe where anything goes ? Please tell me 😍

[@denny.wanderer]

I wanna know too

[@catshepherd3102]

I stopped going to Burning Man twelve years ago and so much has changed since. No glitter? No watermelons??

[@carsncabins1349]

I am coming. Look for my Murray...! lol

[@christinecallanan8389]

Know that serial killers and sexual deviants run rampant there. I knew a a guy who was a porn director (AND "star"), methamphetamine cooker and Fed. He's wanted in California for murder. He's a serial killer too. He loves Burning Man. THAT'S where many serial killers "network". Las Vegas is another biggy too. I've learned this stuff the hard way. I'm very fortunate to still be alive.

[@zen7309]

Whats wrong with her eyes, too much dust?

[@QED_]

7:18 Taking your damn cell phone to Burning Man (?) One slap to the back of the head . . .

[@the_dancing_koko7663]

What's burning man?

[@yodaguy6956]

I just got my ticket for my first Burning Man, im only about three mimutes into this video , and I just want to say I am really glad you are on this Earth. perhaps we'll share a whisky pickle there- how amazing I can say that and not sound offensive! One Love. sincerely, me

[@ZoneTelevision]

Everytime i see a person with metal on their face I want to reach for a magnet. 🤔 😏

[@Spellcaster_podcast]

It's non-ferric metal... GG no Re

[@gregwest6032]

The pickle is appealing because you are dehydrated. and they are delisioso

[@numbereightyseven]

Leave No Trace? Hell no. Just look up pictures and vids of the area afterwards. It's fxcking disgusting.

[@isaacgarcia698]

Is there an age limit?

[@maedraa]

A. Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent will be admitted for free. Children between 13-18 require full-price tickets. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years of age. If you plan to bring a child, please read the Kids at Burning Man survival guide.

[@eddjordan2399]

Great vid

[@jwag301]

7:50 what a joke if I was taking a picture at burning man the focal point would be beautifull art none of the monkeys hoping around in the sand has the right to tell me I can't photograph art

[@tailong9548]

what's the point of this giant festival if you can't break the law? I was planning this trip for a lifetime til I found that bit out. Scratch that idea. LOL

[@GLOBLEDRAGON]

Haha true that brother

[@simplysuper]

If you're "allowed" to break the law, you aren't actually "breaking" the law.

[@zacharybedair4280]

I have gone to burning man every year since I was 11

[@filmtressmu8552]

Yes, this helps. Thank you.

[@cillacowz2668]

this was posted on my birthday

[@aceroc20able]

Things you should know - Don't go!

[@Grace4_All]

It's MARE UH THAWN marathon! Not MARE UH THIN!

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Picklebacks are the bomb

[@renel8964]

No cup no luck

[@GLOBLEDRAGON]

No sex and drugs? No thanks

[@naterally1]

Every year the people say the year before was better

[@calebhetherington8300]

u mean bacon and eggs????????

[@LauraHernandez-jl4wv]

We should go together 😁 thanks for the tips

[@ireneburkeblaney2440]

I want to go so bad

[@sunlight2605]

That is a painful name to call an event, do you guys know what burning man means?

[@jackigoon6168]

+Sun Light you mean it's NOT Frozen Woman? Damn. Well, go ahead then Thou Scorcher of My Pale Skin for No Good Reason, fill me in.

[@jjhitm1]

No one cares.

[@indiestripper5374]

burning man just seems too big

[@overrated121]

I went threw a dozen chicks and even a ts at last burning man..

[@lakisharandolph7172]

Why she has a nose ring

[@teodelfuego]

Sharon Yarbrough that was a bit gratuitously harsh

[@aprilflowers9214]

Why can't you speak correctly

[@brain8484]

lot of porn industry there promoting their females

[@masonicilluminatispacejewf7378]

Silly fad. This started as a cool event for people that got it. Now it's the new yippie fad all the kids are doing it. Pathetic I'll never go. It's just a huge nightmare of idiots and profit taking. You're either there to be exploited by the profit takers or you're an evil exploiter. You're talking about water well tell me how much are the little bottles at the festival? $4? $6 for 16oz of water? I thought this was about togetherness and brotherhood? About good people getting together for fun and artistic expression? It's a business and you're the customer.

[@poperaymond431]

There’s no money at burning man.

[@docindomito3468]

My my, "a huge nightmare of idiots...." I think I'd like to see that

[@gaberuesswick9371]

masonicIlluminatispacejewfromnibiru water and other drinks are free if you got a cup

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

"Enjoy the moment"

[@jamesgeren8501]

dont forget ur MASKS lol

[@dragon1indo162]

Burning Man was way better in the 1990's..not as fun anymore.. all this new age crap is ridiculous..you all only know the modern version of things..

[@kylehall1432]

Why she acting so high and mighty about it like she the only person that knows what's up. A lot of these vids are like that. People like you are ruining burning man I think

[@daylightbright7675]

Jesus, I would like to go at some point and this video is giving me a lot of advice if I ever do decide to. What's your problem? 😣😑

[@carlwelstead9108]

sorry love, your mad as

[@user-mz1sy3io4d]

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[@FromMissyouknowwho]

fruitecide haha