Assuming nothing happens between now and late August, The Swede will attend his first Burning Man with Tejas and I.
I am looking forward to it.
I’ve never had my own Burning Man virgin before so this is something TOTALLY NEW for me.
I still vividly recall waiting in line to get in to the burn in 2015 and being totally amazed at how much community already existed outside the gates.
And then when I got in?
Well, it was like sensory overload.
Everywhere I looked there was something to tickle my fancy – lights, people, art. . .
And the fist time I saw R-Evolution, well she simply took my breath away when she materialized out of the dust, like a beautiful steel mirage.
Of course, 2015 was a dusty year and (for many other reasons) the burn took a lot out of me.
So I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce someone who means something to me to something meaningful to me in the manner in which I wish it had been introduced to me.
I’ve been thinking about what The Swede will wear.
It’s much easier for men, I think, to be dressed appropriately on playa.
Throw on a pair of cargo shorts or a kilt and an unbuttoned shirt, sleeves removed.
Add goggles, hat and buff and you’re ready to go.
So here are my first round picks for The Swede.
A kilt.
Just because they’re utilitarian.
And sexy .
A scarf (technically a shemaugh). Looks fashionable and doubles as a dust mask when needed.
Boots. A must have for Burning Man. They look better when coated in a few layers of playa dust!
A shirt. Rip off the sleeves so I can see The Swede’s tattoos. Sexy!
Goggles. Very necessary! Best to have a tinted daytime pair and a clear night time pair.
Sunblock. Oh so necessary for fair skinned folks like The Swede and me. I don’t want him holed up in a tent or an RV because he fried his skin in the Nevada desert sun!
A hat. The Swede will need a hat to protect his head from the sun. It gets so hot out on the playa, every little bit helps
Last, but not least, a buff. To keep the dust out of your mouth and nose during those relentless dust storms on the playa.
There you go! Basically a few items and he’s set for Burning Man. Fresh undies, please! And if you want to see my full article on Men’s Burning Man fashion, check out this link!