Rest is an important ingredient for a fun playa experience. Bring a comfortable pad or blow up air mattress. Bring a couple of cotton sheets and some warm blankets: it’s good to have flexible layers of covers rather than just a sleeping bag. Fleece blankets are snuggly soft. Don’t forget your favorite pillow. A body pillow is *nice* too.

If your sleeping space isn’t dust proof, keep your bedding in a large trash bag and tie the bag shut (when you aren’t in bed, eh?).

It’s great to be able to take naps during the day. Catch a quick nap whenever things are calm and quiet, especially if you have been feeling grouchy or ‘worn out’.

Just resting quietly several times a day is good for you. Take a break and go lie down. Close your eyes. Smile at all the fun images that run through your head.

A cot in the shade is perfect for this. A simple lean-to next to your car can provide a napping spot. Tents and cars can be too hot for sleeping when the sun is shining. If you must nap in your car on a hot day, cover it with reflective material like Reflectix, but leave windows open to provide for air circulation. Spritz your clothing or sheets before lying down.

If you are a light, nervous sleeper, you might struggle to get enough zzz’s at Burning Man. Ear plugs and eye masks may help, but the strange playa environment may still leak through.

Before you go to bed, remind yourself over and over that you may hear loud, disturbing noises while you are sleeping, but, since you are at Burning Man, this is normal. You don’t need to get up and investigate every explosion.

If nothing else, remember that you can get enough sleep the other 51 weeks of the year. No worries!

A cotton nightie feels good on the skin. Silky jammies are nice too. Don’t forget your robe and slippers…they can be handy for those midnight trips to the port-a-potties.