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Do I need a faux fur coat for Burning Man? Pros & Cons | Furrocious Furr

Do you Really Need a Faux fur Coat for Burning Man?

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What is the Best Faux Fur Coat for Burning Man?

You may be wondering, why do I need a faux fur coat at Burning Man when temperatures are extremely hot in the vast desert environment.  Temperatures on the Playa of burning man fluctuate from extreme highs and extreme lows from day to night, day to day and year to year.  It’s hard to predict what the weather will be like each year.  

It’s best to be prepared for the cold and bring layers, warm socks, warm boots, gloves, hand warmers and the most importantly a warm faux fur coat.  

men in warm faux fur coats

With temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s at night a faux fur coat is the warmest and coziest way to be comfortable and survive on the frigid Playa.   Your ski coat is just not going to have the level of warmth & comfort that a faux fur coat does.

You need faux fur coat for burning man!

You may be wondering, what kind of faux fur coat is best to buy.  There is not one answer to this question.  Each individually must take in the consideration the following things when deciding on what type of faux fur coat to buy. 

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1. Quality.  Do you want to invest in a coat that well made, softer, more comfortable and more and will last you for years or do you want a cheap faux fur coat that will fall apart and likely end up in a landfill?

2. Materials.  Do you run hot or cold.?  This is important to think about when deciding on the thickness of your faux fur coat.  A lot of men run hotter than women and therefore don’t need as thick of a faux fur coat.  They may even opt for a faux fur vest or cape.  Be sure to check out the lining of the coat as well.  A satin lining will not be as warm as a soft cozy one.   If you are seeking the warmest and softest faux fur, faux chinchilla is the best choice.  Check out our Tissavel Faux Chinchilla Collection.

faux fur chinchilla coats men & women

3. Style. This is a personal preference when it comes to the look.  Do you want a hood, no hood, zip off hood, collar, lapel?  Do you want a short coat, mid length or long to the ground?  Do you want a more fitted style coat or a looser relaxed fit?  There are so many options and combinations that you can customize your faux fur coat to exactly how you would like it.  We do custom orders.

4. Fit.  Make sure you consider what you plan to wear under your faux fur coat.  Do you have enough room in the shoulders to dance comfortably and give someone a hug?  You want to pick a size and style that will fit comfortably over your outfits or layers.

5. Features.  Does your faux fur coat have enough pockets?  Does it have secure pockets so your things will not fall out.  Does it have enough closures or closures that are easy to use.  Does it have back pack straps?  All of our coats and vests have our infamous backpack straps so you can wear the faux coat as a cape when you are too hot.  

6. Color.  How do you want to express yourself?  Do you want something bright and colorful or do you prefer something neutral in color or animal print?  There is also the option of sparkly, sequins, or specialty fabrics combined with faux fur.

7. Lights!  Do you want to light up in the dark? It’s so easy to just turn your coat lights on and not have to worry about l putting fairy lights on or getting run over in the dark or losing your friends on the Playa.  Check out our LED collection for our various LED style faux fur coats & vests.

burning man girls in led faux fur coats

In conclusion, faux fur coats are absolutely the best solution to surviving cold nights at Burning Man.  Now choosing your dream faux fur coat is going to be the hard part with so many options.

Written by Kristy Smith, Founder & Designer of Furrocious Furr

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FAQs

Yes, Burning Man is only camping. You must bring everything you need. They do provide porto potties.

Black Rock City Nevada. a temporary metropolis created in the. Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada.This location is about 141 miles (227 km) north of Reno.

It can get cold at night at Burning Man. Temperatures are in the 80's to 90's to 100's during the day and can get down to the 30's, 40's & 50's at night. The days get a bit too hot to handle and the nights get so cold you can see your breath. Be prepared to seek shade in the day, and bundle up at night!

The population of 70,000 people has been recorded at Burning Man.

Burning Man began in 1986.

Burning Man is not primarily a music festival. It's an experience. Burning Man is participant-driven, where attendees actively create and contribute to the experience, including the art, music, and activities. There is art, performers, community, workshops and so much more.

Faux fur coats are essential for night time at Burning Man. The temperatures can drop significantly at night and a faux fur coat is going to be cozy and comfortable. A goof faux fur coat can be a necessity to survive.

Furrocious Furr makes the best faux fur coats for Burning Man. Furrocious faux fur coats are not only stylish and fashionable but completely functional for all your festival needs. They have a wide variety of styles for men and women to choose from. Furrocious Furr coats are extremely comfortable and cozy. Each coat is made of the softest faux fur and most high quality materials, super cozy lining, has multiple pockets, and backpack straps so when its too hot you can wear you coat like a cape and never have to put it on the ground. Save your self the trouble of illuminating yourself with blinky string lights and get a LED Furrocious Furr Coat. You are immediately lite up with the push of a button and ready for a safe night in the desert.

Furrocious Furr makes the warmest faux fur coats compared to other brands. In addition to thier wide range of faux fur from thin to thick, to super thick, to various faux chinchilla qualities, they use a plush minky cuddle lining that adds extra warmth and coziness to each coat. They have the level of warmth each person needs.

Furrocious Furr makes the softest faux fur coats for Burning Man. They only use the highest quality faux fur which are all extremely soft. The faux chinchilla furs are by far the softest.

You can get a nice faux fur coat made in China for under $100 on Amazon. But there is no guarantee how well it will fit and how long it will last. It also won't have multiple pockets and other design features that a more expensive faux fur coat will have. If you are looking for fast disposable fashion you can buy a cheap nice faux fur coat but it you want a quality faux fur coat that will last and be eco friendly a more expensive coat is the better option in the long run.

Depending on how cold you get, we recommend a shorter style coat made lighter weight fur or a vest. LEDS, Novelty fabrics and sequins are also great options for faux fur coats or vests.

Yes, a faux fur coat is warm enough for Burning Man. With temperatures dropping into the 30's- 50's at night, its nice to have a warm and cozy faux fur coat to survive the cold. Faux fur coats range in thickness and levels of warmth. You should choose a faux fur coat that matches your level of tolerance in cold temperatures.

Faux furs coats CAN get wet, but it not recommended. It's best to keep it dry whenever possible. Rain won't ruin a faux fur coat and will dry hung in a ventialted area. Use a brush to fluff the fur back to life after it dries.

Yes. We recommend dry cleaning your faux fur coat at a reputabe cleaner for best results. You can also hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent or shampoo. Hang to dry. No heat.

Yes, you can wash a coat covered in dust and dirt. You must you a machine gental cylce. Too much agitation will ruin the fur. Air dry. No Heat!

It is recommended that you dry clean your faux fur coat after going to a festival to refresh it. You can also hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent combined with vinegar. Hang dry the coat in a ventilated area and fluff with brush.

A faux fur coat is made of synthetic acrylic and polyester fibers.

A faux fur coat is 100% ethical and moop free making it the perfect eco conscience choice to wear at Burning Man. You may loose a hair or too but its less than the amount you will shed from your head.

Faux Fur coats are not toxic to wear and cause no allergic reactions.

Faux fur is made out of synthetic materials in an attempt to mimic the appearance of animal fur but is made only of synthtic man made fibers making it 100% vegan and animal free.

Faux Fur coats are the not only the fashionable thing to wear at the Burning Man but also an essential item to wear to survive cold desert nights. With so many options in faux fur coats today you can express your personal style with a fashionable faux fur coat.

The most important thing to look for in a faux fur coat for festivals is quality, durability, fit, and feel. There are a few things to think about when deciding on which faux fur coat or vest to buy for Burning Man. 1. The Fit. You need to make sure the coat is comfortable, feels cozy, and fits over what you plan to wear under it. 2. The Fur. How thick do you need the fur to be? How cold do you get? 3. The style. Do you want a hood? A collar? or perhaps a zip off hood. 4. The Length. Do you want the coat short? mid thigh? knee length? or to the ground?

Fun faux fur was already a part of the rave and club cultures in the 1990's. Faux Fur coats have become an essential part of most people's festival wardrobe.

So many festival goers wear faux fur coats because most importantly they are warm, cozy, and comfortable. They are also love faux fur coats as a way to express their own unique persoanl style.

The style of the faux fur coat a person needs for Burning Man depends on that individual's needs and personal taste. For example many guys run hot and don't need the same type of faux fur coat a female who gets cold very easily will need. A faux fur vest is often the best solution for men that run hot. There are also different thicknesses/ warmth levels of faux fur to consider as well as different lengths of faux fur coats ranging, from waist length to floor length. Vests are a great option especially because they come with back pack straps.

Quality faux fur coats are made to be worn and with stand any harsh environment like the desert. Dry cleaning your coat at a reputable cleaner after wearing it at a weekend festival will result in your coat looking like new again. Standard dirt and dust will completely dissolve in the dry cleaning process. Cheap poor quality faux fur coats will just not look as good after a week at festival or outside event.

High quality faux fur coats are not moopy. Less faux furs will fall off than hairs on your head. A cheap poor quality faux fur coat may moop.

Furrocious Furr makes the best LED/light-up faux fur coats. They are by far the most durable, high quality LED faux fur coats in the market. The Furrocious Furr LED collection has the widest variety of styles and colors of LED faux fur coats for both men and women.