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7 Things I Forgot To Take To Burning Man

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I just completed my first trip to Burning Man and learned a lot camping by myself. Here's a few things I wish I would have had that I didn't see on many shopping lists.

  1. Spray bottle with water and tea tree oil - feels great and is probably the best way to spray shower
  2. Hair detangler - your hair is going to get dry and tangled up here, a good leave-in conditioner is your only hope
  3. Double the socks I thought I needed - you're going to wreck socks and shoes here, bring more than you think you'll need
  4. Slippers - for late-night potty runs
  5. CamelBak - the only way to stay hydrated out there, water bottles are too bothersome to be bothered with
  6. Spray sunscreen - bring two canisters, it's faster and less messy than regular sunscreen
  7. Intensive moisturizing lotions and potions - your entire body is going to dry out like a raisin, fight it!

Here's a few things I did remember to bring that were awesomely helpful

  1. Parasols - you can't take them to the burns but they rock during the day
  2. Gummy bears - you can't bring any candy that melts, I loved gummy bears
  3. Latern - you're going to spend a lot of time sitting around a night, an LED latern kicks butt when you're sitting around
  4. Bucket with lid - guys have pee bottles...girls gotta...you'll figure this one out for yourself
  5. Silver duct tape - doubles as repair tape, decoration, or protection from sharp edges
  6. Sarongs - work as shawls, towels, dresses, skirts, shade tents and more, bring lots!
  7. Bike shorts - if your thighs rub together in the heat, bike shorts under everything will save your skin
  8. Lemon juice - wash your feet with it to neutralize the alkali dust, it works just like vinegar but smells better
  9. Gel manicure - get a mani/pedi before and after you go, a gel manicure looks awesome and might even survive all week
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Airport Survival Skills: 5 Methods To Find The Best Airport Food

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airport foodMy first choice is typically to bring food with me, even though the TSA has banned liquids, you can still bring everything from pizza to cheese cake through security. Also remember that carrying on food that you plan to eat during the flight doesn't count towards your one bag and one personal item carry-on limit. That being said, airport food has been improving (with a special nod to JetBlue's Terminal 5 at JFK) so if you have to eat and fly, here's how to find the best bets at your airport.
  1. GateGuru Mobile App has complete terminal maps and user reviews of all restaurants. (Free)
  2. Yelp has more and more airport reviews these days but is hardly a complete list. Pickup the mobile app for easier access.
  3. Foodspotting shows you pictures of dishes in restaurants near you, which is a lot more fun than reading reviews. Plus their a woman-founded startup.
  4. Eater.com Airport Dining Guides give the top 5 restaurants in 25 terminals. Including JFK, LGA, and Newark
  5. Delish's Best Airport Food Across the U.S. article.
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