Instant Camp Rental - The Burn NV Desert (Aug 30th - Sept 7th 2026)
Desert-Ready Gear. Travel Light. Show Up Prepared.
Everything you need for the desert — packed into one duffel. Pick up in Reno. Set up on the playa.
⚠️ Event tickets, vehicle passes, and all required credentials are not included. You are responsible for securing your own event access. Best in Tents is not affiliated with this event.
🎒 What's in Your Kit 10 items +
All items packed inside one large black transport duffel.
All items fit inside one large black transport duffel. Canopies and large shade structures are not included — this kit is designed for packability and portability.
📋 How It Works 4 steps +
Reserve Your Gear
Book your desert rental package online. Payment plans available.
Pick Up in Reno, NV
Your gear is staged at a designated pickup location in Reno. Everything is packed into a single large black duffel for easy handling. Exact address and instructions sent after booking.
Transport & Set Up
Bring your duffel to the desert and set up your own camp. This is a self-setup rental — you assemble and arrange everything yourself. The duffel fits in a trunk, back seat, or bus luggage storage.
Pack Up & Return to Reno
After the event, pack everything back into the duffel and return it to the designated Reno location.
🌅 Arriving Early? +
Your gear rental is available for early arrivals. If you're heading to the playa before the event officially begins — whether you have an early entry pass, you're helping build with a camp, or you just want extra time to settle in — you can pick up your gear early too.
We'll coordinate your Reno pickup timing to match your arrival schedule so your gear is ready when you are.
Just let us know your planned arrival date when you book and we'll have your duffel staged and waiting.
🚌 Burner Bus & Transport +
Taking the Burner Bus? Your entire gear rental fits inside a single large black duffel — designed to be compatible with bus luggage storage. Pick up your duffel in Reno before boarding, bring it with you, and you're set.
Driving or flying in? The duffel fits easily in a trunk, back seat, or rideshare. Fly into Reno, pick up your gear, and head out — no need to ship anything or haul oversized equipment.
Pickup & return: All gear is picked up and returned at a designated location in Reno, NV. The exact address and timing details are sent after you book.
🙋 Is This For Me? +
🤝 Camp Connections & Resources +
Looking to join a camp? We can help connect you with established camps that welcome new participants. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning burner looking for a new crew, let us know and we'll point you in the right direction.
Need a bicycle? We know of a camp that can help with providing bicycles on the playa. Ask us about bicycle connections when you book.
We're here as your resource. Beyond the gear rental, Best in Tents is here to help make your desert experience as smooth as possible — from logistics to camp connections to practical advice. We embrace the ethos and principles of the desert community, and we're here to support your experience in a way that honors that spirit. Radical self-reliance starts with showing up prepared.
💳 Payment Plans 0% interest +
We offer zero-interest payment plans. Send us a message via chat to get set up — we'll build a schedule that works for you.
📄 Important Notes +
Self-setup rental: This is a gear rental only — no on-site setup, delivery, teardown, or on-site support is provided. You are responsible for assembling and disassembling your own campsite.
Tickets & Passes: Event tickets, vehicle passes, and all required credentials are not included. You must secure your own event access.
Transport: You are responsible for transporting your gear from the Reno pickup location to the desert and back.
Best in Tents is an independent camping equipment rental company and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any event, venue, or event organizer unless explicitly stated. All event names, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for descriptive purposes.
Event Details
Location: Reno, Nevada (Off-Site Pickup)
Event Dates: August 30 – September 7, 2026
Gear Pickup:
12:00 PM (Noon) — Saturday, August 29, 2026
Pickup is off-site in Reno. Exact location provided after booking.
Gear Return:
11:00 AM — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Return to designated Reno location.
Responsibility:
You are responsible for all equipment from pickup through return. Missing or damaged items may incur charges.
Flexibility:
Need different timing? Let us know at pickup — adjustments must be arranged in advance.
Important Notes
- Travel & Shuttles: Transportation to and from the festival is not included. For official shuttle and travel options, please refer to the festival’s website.
- Vehicles & RVs: If you plan to bring a vehicle or RV into the campgrounds, you are responsible for purchasing any required vehicle/RV camping passes directly from the festival.
- Tickets & Passes: Event tickets, camping passes, early-entry passes, and vehicle/RV passes are not included.