PlayaPack Support

Need help with PlayaPack? Email support@godevcode.com. Include your device model and iOS version and you'll get a reply within two business days.

What PlayaPack does

PlayaPack builds a personalized packing list for desert events. You answer a short quiz — shelter, camp setup, transport, how many people for how many days, and how experienced you are — and the app generates a list from a catalog of 131 items across 19 categories, then tracks what you have packed.

The app works completely offline. It has no accounts, no sign-in, and makes no network requests.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change my answers after generating a list?

Edit your trip profile in the app. Before anything changes you'll see a summary of what the change does — for example, switching from a tent to an RV removes 11 items. Your check-offs are stored separately from the list, so editing your profile never wipes the progress you have already made.

The list is overwhelming. Where do I start?

Turn on the core essentials filter. It narrows the full list to roughly 52 survival and high-consensus items — the things nearly everyone agrees you genuinely need. Work through those first, then switch the filter off.

What does "buy on arrival" mean?

Some items are impractical to carry the whole way — ice and water are the usual ones, and sometimes tent stakes or a sledgehammer if you're arriving by bus. The app groups these into a separate section so you can treat them as a shopping stop near the event instead of packing them.

Can I add my own items?

Yes. Items you add by hand appear in your list alongside the generated ones and are stored only on your device.

Are the quantities exact?

No. Every quantity the app shows — water, food, fuel, supplies — is a general rule of thumb, not a personal recommendation and not a minimum safe amount for you. Your real needs depend on your body, your health, your activity level, and the weather. Plan for more than any figure shown, and never ration water to a number a checklist app displayed. See the Disclaimer for the full statement.

Does PlayaPack collect my data?

No. There are no accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no trackers, and no network requests. Your quiz answers, check-offs, and hand-added items stay on your device. See the Privacy Policy.

How do I delete my data?

Use Start a new list in the app to clear your list, your check-offs, and any items you added by hand. Deleting the app from your device permanently removes everything it has stored. Because nothing is ever transmitted, there is no server-side copy to request or delete.

I found a wrong or missing item in the catalog.

Please email it in. The catalog is data rather than code, so corrections and additions ship without needing an app update in most cases.

Is this an official Burning Man app?

No. This app is not affiliated, endorsed, or verified by Burning Man Project. PlayaPack is independent. See the Disclaimer for trademark details.

Report a bug or request a feature

Email support@godevcode.com. Bug reports are most useful with your device model, your iOS version, and what you expected to happen.

Accessibility

PlayaPack uses standard system components and supports Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and increased contrast. If you hit an accessibility barrier, email it in — those reports are prioritized.