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