10 Things You’ll Need for Burning Man available at Walmart

Burning Man, here I come!  Even if you’re not heading to burning man, read this list, you’ll get an idea of the cool stuff that happens out in the middle of the desert.  For an event that’s so “fly by the seat of your pants,” where everyone is happy to lend you what you don’t have, there are a number of things you’ll want consider bringing anyway.

The list is long I know, but come on, shop smart, hit up Wal-Mart, you can get everything you need in one place and save money for gas to get you to the desert, and back.

Here’s what I’ll be bringing:

Goggles: When you’re out in the middle of the desert and gusts of wind can coat your body instantly with dust and sand, you may wish you had these.  Plus, anyone looks 2-3 times cooler in goggles.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10928547

Bike:  This will be your main mode of transportation once you arrive.  The fine people who run Burning Man supply a ton of bikes for you to use (usually yellow) to get from point A to B, but its not always a guarantee that you’ll find on lying around when you need it most.  Pick up a bike, customize that bad boy with some pegs so you can pick up a hitchhiking friend along your way across the 8 square mile scene.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10256413

Bike rack: Obvious I know but I would feel bad if you read this, went to the store to pick up your bike, and had no way to fit it into your tiny little hybrid.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10811998

Combination bike lock: Again, obvious, but I would feel bad if your wheels were jacked and you had to rely on your buddy’s roller blades that were a size too small.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11065123

Bicycle headlight: People sleep I the weirdest places at Burning Man, you don’t want to hear that clump-clump sound followed by painful groans when you’re riding around in darkness.  For the full Blair Witch effect, strap a little wireless cam on your headlight, you’ll have a sweet video to post.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5679634

Folding water carrier: It’s like a big thermos but it doesn’t take up valuable space in your car or tent because it’s essentially a bag that folds.  Fill it up with agua, wear it around and hydrate your friends.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10098757

Tent: Yeah, its pretty much a necessity unless you’re too cool to brave the elements with the rest of the hardcore Burners.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10756673

Water bottles: I hate using plastic but you’ll need easy access to water out there.  Just throw the empties into your trunk so you can recycle them later.  Please.

Folding beach chair: The desert ground it pretty unforgiving, you’ll want a place to rest your bones.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5223216

Flashlight: Buy two or three, this way you can put on funky light shows.  Oh yeah, you need this to see too.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8187701

Pleather leggings: They just look killer.  Jeans and tanks are fine but you’ll wish you packed quirky clothes once you see what some people are wearing at Burning Man.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11073914

Glow sticks: If you didn’t bring these, it would be like going to a Brett Michaels concert without a sharpie and top that exposed your boobs.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11061468

1 Ply TP: Lots and lots.

Mummy sleeping bag: OMG, sleeping bags are cool nowadays, check out the link below!  If you’re looking to meet that special someone, make it a 2-man sleeping bag, or 2-woman, or 1-man 1-woman.  Whatever you’re into.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2581360

Bubbles: Everyone brings something they can share or trade with others, this year I’ll be bringing bubbles. Can you imagine hundreds of people standing around blowing bubbles in the middle of the desert? Now that sounds like a perfect picture moment.

Anyway, if there’s anything I’m missing – do all us virgin Burning Man goers a favor and let us know – before we head out there – and find out for ourselves

And hey, don’t forget you can travel with me on the 8^Th Continent Soymilk – A Taste of Life Tour, to discover the coolest, weirdest things to do on the road at facebook.com/8thlopez!