Burning Man
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sea_sea, it takes a lot to prepare and get out there, but it's so worth it. everyone i've talked to says the experience changed their lives... plus next year will be so much easier (and cheaper) because you'll have all your gear and will know what to bring and not to bring.
one option you can do is join a pre-existing camp. the guy i went up there with last year joined red lightning; he said for less than 200 bucks they provided food, water and camp showers, as well as workshops and events. all he brought was a hiking backpack full of clothes and basic supplies, and a tent.
also, everyone says to bring a bike but i found it a pain in the ass locking and unlocking it up at every spot i stopped at, and riding around made me feel like more of a spectator than a participant. my tires blew out all the time too. by day three i stopped using it entirely.
one thing that really made life better out there was a 3-gallon pump sprayer (like people spray weed killer and stuff with) i bought at home depot. you can wash yourself, dishes, and your hair with very minimal water, and the cooling mist is great during the hot hours.