r/BurningMan

I have never been to Burning Man and don’t know anyone who’s been (I know I’m lame 😭) so sorry if this is obvious to you guys, but every year I would see a headline of how bad the traffic jam is leaving the site. Thousands of people, 10+ hours is crazy but 10+ hours in the desert in a car just seems lethal. Does everyone just know to save an extra days worth of water knowing traffic? How do you poop?
Educate me 🙏

I know it can take 4-8 hours or so but is it constant stop and go traffic? I'm bringing an rv and would rather not sit in the drivers seat the entire time. Is it possible to sit and watch TV or something then move it every once in a while or how exactly does it work?

I've watched tons of videos and see the line stopped and people out, then everytime people are at the entrance it looks empty so its confusing.

Damn, those things are clutch! Lots of potential to build something on them, too. Can anyone here recommend a model which has worked for you? Pros and cons? Or let me know which to avoid! Ty

I didn't make it to this last year, but am thinking about going this time. It's been a while since I have been able to go. Last decomp i hit was 2019 and it was a blast.

Did any of you go? How was it? Was parking miserable or was it easy? Lots of fun? Safety an issue? (on site/or in the area)

Thoughts/opinions?

I see that they have applications for theme camps/art cars, but i don't see anything about a current lineup. I know that's expected but it's now pretty close to the date.

What did you make that was good? What did you make that was a fail? Looking to start building a 2027 menu to test out during this fall's camping season.

The things I liked:
Ribeye steaks, steam in bag cheesy broccoli, chicken nuggets, french fries, frozen pizza, egg rolls, filled frozen pastas, marinara sauce, fully cooked frozen bacon hamburger patties, PF chang frozen skillet chow mein, grillos pickles, jimmy dean breakfast sandwiches, frosted flakes, tortillas, chips, nuts, apples, grapes, dried fruits, ice cream, beef jerky, wasabi peas, real sugar pepsi, bumble bee lunch on the go packs, pizza rolls.

Things I didn't like:
PF changs skillet meal Mongolian beef, steam in bag brussel sprouts, nido powdered whole milk, cold cuts. For some reason cold cuts were horrible and I normally like them on a sandwich. Must be a combination of the heat and dust.

What I plan so far for 2027:
I think most of what I liked. I'm going to try and kick it up a notch though, more "fancy" food since it's a once a year celebration. I'm going to test out frozen lobster tails and air frying them as a side for a steak for surf and turf. Baking a frozen pizza absolutely smacked as well, maybe bring two not 1. The leftovers made a great lunch.

It's hard to keep nice things for two weeks in the fridge/freezer so that really limits options. I may or may not be SAP for 2027 depending on my plans so that could help too only being on Playa for 8 days instead of 12+.

I don't eat prepared food passed out by camps (even the camps I stay with) unless they're certified with the nevada health department. Last thing I need is the bubble guts for 2 days on the Playa. I know how you store and cook your food. I arrive fully self sufficient for all meals.

TL:DR the BRC death rate is low compared to the rest of the US.

I’m just going to ignore these bins for another weekend…

Hi all

My last burn was almost 10 years ago, back when rain wasn't a thing we had to deal with. I am planning my return but the weather gives me pause. Last time I burned a tent was sufficient but I have to imagine that camping in a tent, in a downpour would be really tough and maybe a terrible idea?

I was hoping that folks in the sub might be willing to share their experiences tent camping at the burn through the rain. Do people do that? Without joining a theme camp. How'd you guys fare? Any regrets?

I am hoping to get a van however that hasn't happened yet and I'm wondering...is a van/RV an absolute necessity at this point? (Kinda seems like it is to be honest...) But I have no idea. Give me your thoughts and experiences please!

I just moved to Miami from SF, and definitely miss the Burner community, art, music, weirdness, and spontaneous connections

Are there any decompression events, Burner parties, meetups, or places/events in Miami where I can run into fellow Burners?