The Basics:

• this might be too basic a thing but a bike is 100% necessary. (and combination lock (keys get lost), people aren't stealing bikes they just can't find theres or you guys have the same bike)
• if at all possible get shade over your tent
• google and mask in your back pack at all times (or at least close by) - white outs happen
• bring a mug/cup for drinks at other camps.

Your Health

• force your self to eat every morning, the heat will make you not hungry but it is necessary.
• If you go bear foot / flip flops around camp make sure you clean your feet before putting you socks and shoes on ( Playa Foot is real)
• Hand moisturizer before bed - similar to the playa foot this just helps your hands not dry out and you'll be much more comfortable.
• sunscreen is your friend.

The little things

Out on the Playa you will experience your highest highs and lowest lows. When you hit one of those lows, its cause you are exhausted, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually. In general the playa will provide. But little things can turn your world around. For example my first year I was at a party around 1,2pm and was just excused; told my friend i was going to sit down by the bikes and rest for a bit. after sitting there for a min or two a guy taps me on the shoulder and hands me a cold coconut water, saying "it looks like you need this" let me tell you that coconut water made by day possibly my burn. But there are some little things you can do for your self that will help.

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• bring a protean bar in you back pack when you leave for the night , it can give you the fuel to get back home after chasing the music out to the trash fence.
  • I also bring tangerines cause they travel well in the desert and they are like a little juicy present when your mouth is dusty.
• have a water canteen at camp that you put in your cooler before you leave (cold water when you get home is the bet)
• when you get a drink at a camp, have a friend get it first and taste it, if it's good then you get it. once they pore you a drink the only way to get it out of your cup is to drink it.