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Hello,

So myself and my gf are planning to come to BM from the UK next year (2027)... I know it's a long way away and I realise most camps won't be thinking about next year until this year is long finished, but it's always good to be organised so I thought I'd reach out and try to connect with some camps whom I can stay in touch with.

We're both in our 30s, open-minded, left-leaning politically, vegetarians. My gf is very arty and quite spiritual, into painting, yoga and mindfulness. We both enjoy cooking, I can DJ, play guitar and write a few songs and I can make good cocktails. We're a good vibe so I think we would be good to have around.

For ultimate transparency, the downside to us is we'll be quite limited on time as this will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us and we're trying to cram in as much as possible with a few days in LA and San Fran, as well as around 6 days on the playa (Monday - Sunday) We'll be looking to get fully involved in whatever work needs to be done while there, but may not be able to help out with build. To make up for this, if a camp would like us to do some extra work in the week due to the fact we can't build, we're more than happy to do that.

We realise we won't be attractive for many camps due to this, but if you think we'd make a good addition then please let me know as we'd be delighted to hear from you and stay in touch ahead of nect year 🙂

P.S I posted this on Facebook and the reaction was pretty negative. Comments ranged from telling me to change my plans and skip LA and San Fran to camp solo to stay home, none of which we plan to do. We understand we're not for everyone, but in the interest of keeping the vibes positive, if you've nothing nice or helpful to say then might be best to say nothing at all as I've probably heard it already.

Thanks

my camp is downsizing because a few people can't make it. As a result, I was about to post a couple of tickets on STEP, but then I saw that they don't release the funds until after the event. What BS is that?

so, where is a better place to sell them? I'm charging face value only, no fees or taxes etc

Ladies - where are we getting our comfy but stylish boots for BM? I’m willing to splurge for something great because I know I’m going to be on my feet for most of the day. A friend told me that Demonia’s boots are very comfortable, but wondering if you guys have other recommendations!

Hey guys, I am wondering if it's at all possible to buy a vehicle pass at the door?

Has anyone lately went to will call with their vehicle and get a pass?

I have tickets but not the vehicle pass.. will try to get it beforehand obviously, but my point is what's the worst case scenario

Edit: internet seems divided. One side says yes, but not guaranteed, and the other side says no (but my gut says straight-up 'no' is misinformation). While optimally we should get the pass in advance, if the best efforts fail, it appears probable to buy them at the box office (albeit not guaranteed and potentially painful depending on the desired entry date)

Edit2: Case closed - I was able to buy a pass from STEP, thanks you all.

We've been in diff camps for 5 years that we were fortunate to have power and of course we paid for it. Curious as we look for a new camp and last year moved to an RV and don't want to move back to tenting:

• Any recs besides Facebook to find camps that do have set up a power grid to hook up our RV - realize it costs more for infrastructure, etc
• Our RV has a generator - for carrying in our own gas, any recs about how much to bring in for our 25 ft RV? Expect we would only use during the day when hot out and day sleeping. We heard there was/is a limit generally?
• Solar - how good are the solar chargers for say lights, phones, etc so we doing have to use the generator?
• I see a # of Solar options from Black Rock RV rentals listed. Curious if they generate enough power so we don't need to constantly fuel generator with gas for AC?

Any other recs as this would be the 1st time with no power so trying to sort and any guidance would love beyond "look it up". Thanks

We’re the crew that lights Black Rock City each night, one kerosene lamp at a time. 

We’re a Community Services Burning Man camp that lives right on the Esplanade. We offer our villagers a place to call home and a true opportunity to help bring Black Rock City to life. In exchange for volunteer shift every day, Lamplighter Villagers get:

• Esplanade placement
• Real infrastructure (kitchen, shade, shower)
• Daily community dinners
• Access to the Lamplighter Lounge (one of the largest and best bars on playa)
• A community that actually feels like one

Our theme this year is simple:  We come for the lamps. We stay for the people.

Lighting the city is a playa ritual unlike any other - one that makes a difference to every burner who has ever lost their way home.

Please join us in building something special this year.

If you’re interested in camping with Lamplighters - email us at lamplighters@burningman.org.

One thing I hope we don’t lose at Burning Man is the idea that theme camps and art support camps are communities, not curated customer experiences.

The magic has never come from showing up to something perfectly built for you. It comes from people collectively building something together. Cooking meals, hauling shade, fixing infrastructure, doing LNT, solving problems, taking ownership of things that need doing.

Not because it’s glamorous, but because that shared effort is what actually creates the feeling of belonging out there.

I see more and more posts focused entirely on personal optimization: how to avoid dues, avoid shifts, avoid responsibility, avoid dependency on others, maximize freedom, minimize obligation. And I get the impulse. Everybody wants autonomy.

But Burning Man has always been a do-ocracy, not a curated experience. The thing that separates it from festivals like Coachella is that participants are the ones building the city together. The magic comes from contribution, not consumption.

Community over convenience. Participation over service-provider/customer dynamics. That’s still the version of Burning Man I believe in.

Not trying to gatekeep anything here; I genuinely think everyone should experience Burning Man at least once. This is just something I’ve noticed after a long time going (this will be my 13th, 16th total year). The biggest shift I’ve seen over that time is less about any one thing and more about a slow drift toward more spectatorship and less participation, and I think those things tend to reinforce each other.

Heading to Denver this weekend. I know there is a base there. Anyone have any art recommendations to check out?

Hi burners!

My camp is giving away hexayurts (H12, the standard size). We purchased them for $799 per unit over the years.

- two hexayurts were purchased in 2025, and were only used for one burn

- one hexayurt was purchased in 2022, and used for four burns

- one hexayurt was built in 2018, and used for six burns

We also have a few extra spare semi-assemblies and extra panels.

Yurts are available for pick-up on Friday May 15 in Reno (or possibly on Saturday May 16).

We're not asking for a specific selling price but we would love donations to help us bring back our ramen restaurant this year! Something that feels like a very good deal for you.

And for those of you not interested in hexayurts, come find us at Aurora! We serve ramen for breakfast, 8:30AM Monday Wednesday Thursday. We've been placed around 4:15 & C the last few years.

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Real question. How do they prepare the ground/man so as to Prevent miscellaneous pieces of exploded wood and screws aren’t everywhere after?

This is a real question, but I will be accepting both real and snarky answers.

Hey yall! First time burner here looking to see if anyone on here has experience sleeping in a U-Haul at Burning Man?

I've done lots of reading of the survival guides, first time burner info, etc. and am struggling to find some good info about using a U-Haul as shelter and transportation.

Some background:
Flying in from Florida
Volunteering with ESD and staying at one of their camps that allows U-Hauls
RVs are hella expensive as many of you post or reply on people's posts about RVs
Using a u-haul to rent/purchase/transport: bike, 15g of water, food, clothing, etc etc.
U-haul solves my need for transportation and shelter at night for a lower price
U-haul in the scorching heat also solves my problem of being a lone wolf and forcing me to hang out at camp more or just simply explore other camps

Any tips from experienced burners for a U-Haul?

AI keeps telling me to lay some reflective material on the inside, get some small lights, etc.

Say I did want to "hang out" in the U-Haul before it gets super hot? Any recs, tips, etc?

Thanks in advanced! See yall in the dust!