Personal Survival Checklist

Your Survival in BRC

Your ticket or your photo ID and confirmation number if you are picking up your ticket at Will Call
1.5 gallons of water per person per day (for drinking, washing, & cooking)
A reusable water bottle to keep with you at all times
Adequate food & beverages for those in your group
An extensive first-aid kit
Warm clothing for evenings—this is a desert at 4,000 feet elevation and it can get cold at night.
A good camp tent or other shelter and warm sleeping bags and bedding. The winds can exceed 75 mph, and the midday temperature can exceed 100°F. Evening temperatures can be in the 40s
Particle/dust mask (dust storms are common)
Goggles to protect eyes during dust storms
Garbage and recycling bags, and tools to clean up your camp site (rakes, gloves, etc.)
Rope or tie-down straps … one way or another, you’ll need them.
Duct tape … you’ll find a need for it, guaranteed.
Any required prescriptions, contact lens supplies (disposables work great), or anything else you need to maintain your health and comfort in a remote area with no services
Flashlights and spare batteries (headlamps are useful) to see and be seen at night
Sunscreen/sunblock & sunglasses
Portable ashtrays (e.g. mint tin that closes securely)
Fire extinguishers to protect your camp and property, and if you plan to burn your art
Common sense, an open mind, a sense of humor and a positive attitude

Shade structures, umbrellas, parasols, sheets; something to break the midday sun
A wide brim hat (a chinstrap is useful in the wind)
A cooking stove if you expect to heat food or liquid
A bicycle (mountain bike or cruisers with balloon tires are best)
Lights for your bike and your person for safe nighttime travel
A bike lock. Also, tag your bike with name, playa address, email address, and contact info
Bicycle tire repair kit, pump, spare parts and extra tubes
Portable shower with a drain system to collect grey water
Earplugs (Not everyone will want to sleep when you do!)
Watertight protective bags (e.g. heavy zip-type) for cameras or electronic gear. These are also useful for organizing your stuff and keeping stuff dust-free until you are ready to use it.
Lotion & lip balm to treat dry, cracked skin
Costumes, musical instruments, props, banners, signs, and anything that might make the experience more fun for you and your playa neighbors
A battery powered AM/ FM radio so you can stay informed and listen to BMIR radio
Camp marker (flag, flasher, distinctive marking)
12” tent stakes (rebar is cheap and effective in high wind)
Plastic bottles or tennis balls to top and protect dangerous rebar stakes
Extra set of car keys (keys are easily lost and there is no locksmith in BRC!)