Here is my verbatim personal packing list for Burning Man 2008.
I casually loaded up my car (a small four-dour sedan) and camped out
by myself (great experience) with some essentials in my tent and the rest stored in my
adjacent car. Your mileage may vary (especially if you are female),
but this is a good starting point for creating your own master packing list:
books & papers
folder with notes
my ticket
diary
journal
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
Wherever You Go, There You Are
car:
bike rack, cords
bike
bike:
blinkers
EL wire
bizcard w/ camp location in blue bag
U-Lock (keys in daypack)
food:
dried fruit
oranges
chocolate
jerky
Gatorade Rain, Doubleshots
coconut juice
Clif bars
supplies:
aluminum foil (for bike)
lots of ziplocs (various sizes)
garbage bags (various sizes)
paper towels
baby wipes
gbg bags: 4gal and 13gal
twisty ties for gbg bags
glownecklaces
paper towels
daypack:
glowstick (in glasses case?)
business card/tag: name and *camp location*
water bottle
slinky dust mask
old dust mask
bandanas
piton
sun hat
notebook & pen
earplugs
headlamp
flashlight
tissues
baby wipes
moist towel in ziploc for washing face/eyes
small gbg bag
sunblock
solar radio + headphones
lip balm
condoms, lube
powerbars, dried fruit
goggles
sunglasses in case
glasses wipe cloth
eyedrops
flashlight
red knife
camping toilet paper
led/whistle/compass thingy
hand sanitizer (Purell)
nasal spray
thermos (instead of cup?)
Clif bar(s)
glowstuff
longsleeve shirt (undershirt?)
cash
business cards
breathe mints/gum
car keys
tiny toothpaste
nose spray
nailclippers
watch
kitchen (breakfast pack):
plate
fork & spoon
camp:
hammer
tent + bottom
air mattress, inflater
pillow, pillowcase (firm)
sleeping bag
rebar
rebar covers(?)
chairs x2
water jugs x2
tent light/fan
milk crate
extra blanket
drop cloth
mallet
'emergency' bucket
equipment:
wrench
multi screwdriver
hammer
BBQ lighter
work gloves
duct tape
regular tape(?)
twine
scissors (the tough orange ones)
WD40
sewing kit
reflective tape
extra batteries: D, AA, AAA
tent light/fan?
mattress pump: Dx4
EL wire: AAx2
bike lights?
headlamp?
flashlight?
toiletries/cleaning:
peppermint soap
vinegar
heavy-duty sunblock
cologne (Old Spice?)
first aid kit
moleskin
vaseline
misc. pills/medication
bandages
more tissues
mirror
towel
more earplugs
mister
aloe
toothbrush, toothpaste, bowl
Qtips, vitamins
shaving stuff: blade, brush, soap, washcloth
lotion
clothes/costume:
bike key on cord
hiking boots w/ pads
pants, shorts
tan socks x3, hiking socks x2
underwear x7
necklaces, belts
wig
leather jacket
red scarf
baseball cap
ski cap
gloves for warmth
keep in car:
cooler with food
change of clothes for trip home
umbrella
kite:
kite
spool
sample knot
utility gloves