Burning Man is the event. The playa. Black Rock City. A week-long gathering built around 10 principles, 70,000 people, and a lot of dust.
You're not buying a ticket to be entertained. You're buying a ticket to a temporary city you help build, in a desert that pushes everything you bring with you. Daytime can hit over 100°F. Nights can drop into the 30s. Dust storms come fast. And the only light at 3 a.m. is the light people brought with them.
I'm Martin. I've been making LED light-up gear for over 13 years, and a lot of burners have been wearing it on the playa over the past decade. The feedback I get back is positive, and the gear lasts several years out there if you take care of it. That's what keeps us building.
Below is the 9-piece kit we make for the burn — the pieces, the sync, the reversible fur coats, the things that actually hold up. If you have questions, text me at 702-443-2570 or DM me on Instagram at @yourmindyourworld. I answer those myself.
What Actually Works at the Burn
Mix what's here with what's already in your closet. None of this is optional, all of it is what burners learn the hard way the first time.
- Layers, plural. 100°F+ daytime. 30s–40s at night. You'll change clothes more than once a day. Plan for at least one daytime outfit and one night outfit, every day.
- Closed-toe boots, broken in. Combat boots, hiking boots, Doc Martens — anything closed, sturdy, and worn-in BEFORE you arrive. The playa floor cuts open shoes and untested feet. Bring a second comfortable pair for around camp.
- A real respirator or N95 for the dust storms. Pack one in addition to whatever light-up gear you wear at night.
- 1.5 gallons of water per person per day, minimum. Our Hydropack carries 1 gallon. Extra jugs in camp cover the rest. Bring electrolyte tablets — water alone isn't enough at altitude in 100°F dry heat.
- Multiple light-up pieces work better than one. Our flagship pieces (Hydropack, Hoodies, Shorts, Backpack, Hood) sync to one app — change colors together, react to music together. A camp of 3–4 people in synced gear creates a coordinated visual one piece on one person can't.
- Skip anything that sheds. Feathers, glitter, fragile fur trim — all against the leave-no-trace rules, all fall apart in dust anyway.
- Leave leather and white socks at home. Leather is a lost cause in playa dust. White socks turn permanently orange. Bring stuff you don't mind getting dusty for a week.
The 9-Piece YMYW Burner Kit
Four flagship pieces sync via one mobile app — change colors, run sound-reactive mode, sync up to 7 items together. Two accessories run on a simple button for color changes. Two fur coats — one reversible, one patent-pending — handle cold nights with serious visual impact.
The Two Fur Coats — Side by Side
Same purpose, two completely different visual experiences. The LED Fur Coat lights up at the trim — outline glow, reversible body. The Chameleon X lights up across the whole body — immersive color, patent-pending dual-lighting tech.
LED Fur Coat — Reversible
Black/White · LEDs in trim · Reversible
$988
- 260+ ultra-bright LEDs glow at the trim (hood, edges, cuffs)
- 180 color presets + 16 million RGB colors
- Reversible — two unique designs in one coat
- Controlled via the dedicated LED Chord mobile app
- 6 deep zip-up pockets
- External power bank (~4–5 hrs per bank)
Chameleon X — World's Only
Exclusive multicolor fiber-optic · Patent-pending · Made only by YMYW
$4,980
- World's only multicolor fiber-optic technology — no other brand makes this
- Whole body lights up (high-density fiber optic)
- 32,000+ multicolor presets · 16 million RGB colors
- Patent-pending dual-lighting — two battery modules (top + bottom)
- App-controlled · sound-reactive
- Fast-charging battery · 16+ hour run time
3 Ways to Build the Kit
The pieces work together. The more you wear, the more they sync — and the bigger the visual at night.
The Light Start — 3 Pieces
For: your first burn. You want a real visual without going all in year one.
Three pieces that work together: the LED Hood, the LED Shorts, and the LED Gloves. The Hood is the visual anchor — it frames the face, glows brightly at night, and pulls focus. The Shorts handle the daytime heat with their own color sync. The Gloves add accent color at the wrist on their own button.
The Hood and Shorts sync via the app — whoever has the phone runs colors for both pieces together. The Gloves bring their own color via a built-in button. Three pieces, one coordinated look.
Camp Sync
For: your camp, your crew, 3 or more people.
Up to 7 flagship pieces can sync to one phone. So if four people in your camp each have a Hydropack and a Hoodie, the whole group changes colors together when the drop hits. This is the most common request we get — "I need more so my friends and I can sync." We built the app for exactly this.
Mix and match across the kit. Multiple people in Hoodies, Hydropacks, Shorts, Hoods — the YMYW app runs all of them together. Add the LED Fur Coat or Chameleon X for an even bigger night look.
Full Kit
For: the burner who's done a few years and is ready to bring the loudest, most coordinated visual on the playa.
All 9 pieces. Sleeveless Hoodie + Shorts for the daytime heat. LED Hood frames the face through the dust. LED Fur Coat or Chameleon X for the cold hours after midnight. Mask, Gloves, Hydropack, Backpack throughout. The flagship pieces sync via the YMYW app; the fur coats run on their own dedicated apps for an even bigger statement.
Bring multiple power banks for the LED Fur Coat — about 4–5 hours per bank, then swap.
Bring a Hand Fan
A bamboo + satin clack fan does more on the playa than it looks like — cools you in the heat, snaps loud during a sunrise set, photographs huge under any lighting. Two from our line that fit the energy of the burn:
Why This Gear Makes Sense at the Burn
Black Rock City at night has no light pollution. Anything that lights up reads as more dramatic against pure dark than at any other event with ambient light. The visual impact of synced gear in a dark desert is genuinely hard to describe — it's the closest thing to wearing an art installation.
Where our gear earns its place at the burn:
- Sync. Up to 7 flagship pieces from one phone. A camp lighting up the same color at the same moment is a different thing than individuals lighting up alone.
- Cold-night cover. The LED Fur Coat and Chameleon X both hold warmth (pair with thermals on the coldest nights) and look great in the dark.
- Reversible LED Fur Coat. Two coats in one — flip it inside out for a different look. The trim glows on both sides.
- Chameleon X is the world's only multicolor fiber-optic technology. Patent-pending. No other brand uses it. Two battery modules (top + bottom) combine into 32,000+ multicolor presets. If you've seen it on the playa, it was ours — or it wasn't real.
- Lasts several years on the playa with proper care. Gentle hand-wash, careful packing, removable battery — the same pieces come back year after year.
Why Our Gear Is Built Different
Most light-up clothing in this category is built for one weekend and dies. Before you buy from anyone — including us — here are the questions worth asking.
- Removable battery modules on flagship pieces. Built-in batteries die mid-night and the whole piece is dark. Ours pop out — swap a fresh one in 10 seconds and keep going.
- LED Fur Coat runs on external power banks. About 4–5 hours per bank. Carry 2 or 3 banks and you're set for a full night. The trade-off vs. an internal battery gives the LEDs more brightness range.
- Real battery hours. The Mask and Gloves: 5+ hours. The flagship pieces (Hydropack, Hoodies, Shorts): long enough for a full night with the option to swap. Chameleon X has a fast-charging dual battery module.
- Hand wash only — remove the battery module first. Gentle care, gear that lasts multiple years.
- High-density fiber optic. Visible across a stretch of playa — bright enough to read against pure dark.
- Sync up to 7 items via app. Sound-reactive mode, group sync, 16 million colors, custom presets. Accessories use a button — simpler, still real color-changing.
- 13 years of building this gear. A lot of burners over a long time. The feedback is positive. That's why we still do it.
Real Reviews
From verified Etsy and Google reviews of YMYW gear.
"I bought the vest as a birthday gift for my husband, and he *loves* it. It's very cool, easy to use, and he can't wait to take it to Burning Man. I got excellent customer service and great communication from YMYW."
Buying for Burning Man
"I need to get more stuff so I could sync, it is cool you should be able to sync with your group for friends."
On the sync feature — the exact reason we built it
"Absolutely love this gear!! Stand out in a crowd. High illumination and superior craftsmanship!! Products are built to last. Customer service is A+."
On durability
"I carefully chose this maker so that I may not choose other rinky dinky makers... It's brighter and the colors are very beautiful more than I could imagine. The quality and design are wonderful. The price would be twice as expensive if it were sold in Tokyo."
On LED Jacket — quality comparison
"I wear this jacket as a music artist, and I love it! Very durable jacket and it changes colors! Martin is such an amazing person to talk to. Best fiber optic clothing brand EVER!"
On founder support + durability over years
"I had my question answered by owner of company who spent as much time needed to help me understand how to use the controls. Definitely worth the cost."
On founder accessibility
FAQ — Pre-Burn Prep Questions
The questions burners and first-timers actually ask before they leave for the playa.
How do I get tickets to Burning Man?
Tickets are sold through the official Burning Man site at tickets.burningman.org. You'll need to create a Burner Profile first at profiles.burningman.org, then register for a sale during the registration window (usually a few weeks before each sale). Main sale tickets are about $574 plus a $150 vehicle pass. There are also pre-sale, low-income, and OMG (last-minute) sales. Registration does not guarantee a ticket — sales are popular and sell out fast.
How cold does it actually get at night?
Cold. Days run over 100°F. After sunset it can drop 50 degrees in a couple of hours, with overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. You can see your breath. Plan for thermal layers under whatever you wear, a hooded layer over it, and something heavier (Long Sleeve Hoodie, LED Fur Coat, Chameleon X) for the hours after midnight. People underestimate this every single year. Don't be one of them. Full guide: What to Wear to Burning Man at Night.
How much water do I really need to bring?
Minimum 1.5 gallons of water per person per day — for drinking AND washing. For a full week, that's about 10–12 gallons per person. The Burning Man org puts the bar at 1.5 gallons; veterans bring more. Add electrolyte tablets or powder — at altitude in dry 100°F+ heat, water alone leaves you depleted. Our Hydropack carries 1 gallon for the day; bring jugs in camp to refill from.
What about dust storms?
Whiteouts happen. Sometimes daily. Winds can hit 75 mph and the dust gets so thick you can't see your hand in front of you. When one rolls in: stop, get low, turn your back to the wind, cover your eyes and mouth, wait it out. Don't try to ride a bike through it. Carry goggles and a real respirator or N95 anywhere you go. If you're driving, pull over, stay put. The storm always passes.
Do I need to dress in costume?
You don't NEED to do anything out there. There's no dress code and nobody enforces a look. But the longer you're on the playa, the more your default clothing stops feeling right. Most people end up wearing something they wouldn't wear at home. If "costume" feels like too much for year one, build around one or two strong pieces — a hooded jacket, a hydropack, a fur coat — and let the rest be your normal stuff. That's enough.
When should I arrive and what's the gate process?
Most attendees arrive between Sunday and Tuesday of event week. Earlier = shorter lines, less traffic at gate. Peak arrival days (Friday night, Saturday) can mean 8+ hour waits at the gate, sometimes more. The drive from Reno to Black Rock City is about 120 miles, roughly three hours without traffic. Last fuel and major supplies stop is Fernley, Nevada. After that you're committed.
What are the 10 Principles?
The cultural framework of the event, written down in 2004 by co-founder Larry Harvey. They are: Radical Inclusion, Gifting, Decommodification, Radical Self-Reliance, Radical Self-Expression, Communal Effort, Civic Responsibility, Leaving No Trace, Participation, and Immediacy. Worth reading the full descriptions on the official Burning Man site before you go. They aren't rules with enforcement, but the community lives by them and a first-timer who shows up respecting them fits in faster.
What's NOT allowed to bring?
Firearms, fireworks, laser pointers, glass bottles, pets, drones (without permission), large non-rechargeable batteries, anything that sheds (glitter, loose feathers, sequins that fall off). Single-use plastics are strongly discouraged. Anything that creates MOOP (Matter Out Of Place) violates the Leave No Trace principle. Pack reusable everything.
How early should I order my YMYW gear before the burn?
One to two weeks before you leave for the playa. We ship from Las Vegas, same or next business day if items are in stock. The kit gets popular as the event approaches — order earlier in August rather than the week of, especially for the fur coats (made by hand, limited stock).
How do I take care of YMYW gear during the burn?
Hand wash only when you get home — remove the battery module first, gentle soap, lay flat to dry. On the playa: keep the gear in a sealed bag between wears, keep battery modules clean and dry. With this care, gear lasts several years. Without it, the fabric and LEDs can wear out faster.
Ready to Build Your Kit?
Nine pieces. Sync up to 7 flagship items from one phone. Reversible LED Fur Coat. World's only Chameleon X. Built by Martin K. — 13 years in.
The gear is what we make. The rest of the burn is yours.
Text Martin at 702-443-2570 or DM @yourmindyourworld. He answers himself.