I went to the playa for my first and only time so far in '07. Organizatrix that I am, I made a spreadsheet of a packing list. Here it is, in all its annotated glory with prices for the things I actually bought. Enjoy!
Maura
| item | 2007 price | notes |
| consumables | ||
| 10.5+ gal. water | ||
| electrolyte packets, Gookinaid | $10 | One can'll do it if you stretch it. Prevents cramps. |
| cheddar bunnies | ||
| Rykrisp | Just one packet. Get the salty kind. | |
| dried fruits | $12 | 1/2 pint per meal. |
| dried veggies | $12 | 1/2 pint per meal. Not carrots. |
| soy nuts | $12 | Get salted ones. |
| travel mug, sealable | Put in backpack. | |
| disposable stuff | ||
| bowls | ||
| cups | Didn't use. | |
| utensils | For camp food. | |
| napkins | Didn't use. | |
| water cans, K-mart, 6 gal., 2 | $26 | |
| vitamins | ||
| transportation $ | $80 | |
| cash for ice & coffee | ||
| trinkets | ||
| shelter | ||
| hotel reservations in Klamath Falls, OR | $210 | Before June. |
| air mattress | $20 | |
| air pillow | ||
| sleeping pad | Didn't bring it. Didn't miss it. | |
| sleeping bag | ||
| tent |
| Need one tall enough for me to fit my stuff! |
| shade structure | Didn't bring one; really needed it. | |
| rope | Didn't use it yet. | |
| stakes, 12", or re-bar | $24 | Need more. Two shatterd by steel hammers. |
| sheet | Handy for sleeping & dust storms. | |
| broom | $1.50 | Didn't use. |
| dustpan | $1.50 | Didn't use. |
| emergency blanket, silver |
| Didn't use. |
| gloves, work | Didn't use but should have. | |
| rake | Didn't bring it. Didn't miss it. | |
| shovel | Didn't bring it. Didn't miss it. | |
| rubber mallet | Doesn't break forged re-bar! | |
| 2 lb. sledge instead of mallet? Test tent. | ||
| doormat, astroturf or similar | $10 | Pretty handy. |
| safety | ||
| flashlight | Didn't bring it, but should have as backup. | |
| glowsticks or other blinkies | $28 | Visibility can save your life. |
| 1st aid kit | $15 | Used it. |
| Liquid Band-aid | $7 | Iffy. Not good for heel blisters. |
| shades | ||
| specs | ||
| camelbak! | $35 | |
| hat | ||
| chin straps for hat | $2 | |
| dust mask | ||
| radio | ||
| headphones | ||
| batteries | Need many AAs. Solar charger? | |
| goggles | $15 | |
| duct tape | ||
| aloe gel | $5 | |
| spray bottle | ||
| packaging | ||
| lockable bins, small | ||
| lockable bins, large |
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| cooler | ||
| trash bags | ||
| quart ziplocks | $6 | |
| 1 dozen small jars | $10 | Need watertight bottles! |
| small watertight bottles | ||
| sharpie | ||
| labels | $0 | |
| sandwich ziplocks | $3 | |
| bungee cords | $7 | |
| zip ties | $0 | Iffy. Didn't use, but might. |
| toiletries | ||
| 1-ply TP | $3 | |
| baby wipes | $3 | |
| kleenex | ||
| hand sanitizer | Need lots. | |
| toothbrush | ||
| toothpaste | ||
| floss | ||
| anti-perspirant | ||
| soap | Need a container for this. Liquid? | |
| shampoo | ||
| leave-in conditioner | $12 | |
| hair bands | ||
| regrowth stuff | ||
| sleeping mask | ||
| ear plugs | ||
| mouth thing | ||
| q-tips | ||
| razor | ||
| blades | $12 | |
| jojoba oil | $7 | |
| shaving cream | ||
| moisturizer | ||
| sunscreen, SPF 50 | $12 | |
| lip balm | ||
| towels | ||
| tweezers | ||
| mirror | $5 | |
| vinegar | I didn’t use this because I wore closed-in shoes. | |
| clothes | ||
| pants | Need 3 pairs. | |
| t-shirts (4) | ||
| peds | $10 | |
| corsets | Not for daytime wear. | |
| chemise | ||
| undies | ||
| hose | ||
| skirts | ||
| tops | ||
| opera gloves | ||
| jacket | ||
| costumes | Not overly warm or delicate! | |
| safety pins | ||
| watch | ||
| bras |
| Daytime outerwear. |
| needles & thread | ||
| beauty | ||
| lipliner | Non-waterproof lipstick will melt. | |
| foundation | ||
| eyeliner | ||
| mascara | ||
| eye shadows | ||
| jewelry | ||
| media | ||
| iPod | For the road. | |
| digicam | ||
| books | For the road. | |
| paper | If you’re a compulsive diarist. | |
| cell phone | ||
| charger for phone | ||
| postcards | ||
| art supplies | ||
| bike | ||
| bike decoration - fabric & paint | $4 | |
| tubes | $6 | |
| tire levers | ||
| chain lube | ||
| lock & key | ||
| helmet | ||
| headlamp or headlight blinkies | ||
| info directions | ||
| ticket | $200 | |
| this list | ||
|
to pack on bike | ||
| toilet paper | ||
| dust mask | ||
| goggles | ||
| prezzies | ||
| hand sanitizer | ||
| MOOP bag | ||
| baby wipes | ||
| camelbak | ||
| spare tube | ||
| duct tape? | ||
| cup |
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