FIGJAM wrote:Just got a call from Elliot ON THE PLAYA!!!!!!!!!!

Someone is parked on the G&5 corner, but there is enough space for the rest of our group going toward H street.

I will fake it when I get there tomorrow morning. Or we could just surround the people on the corner!

Martini Steve

kittyrodriguez wrote:This is only slightly off topic, but what does everyone use to stake these down? We use rebar for everything else, but it what's the best thing for this?

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Bent 1/4" rebar works great.

Martini Steve

I'm flying in to San Jose, planning stops in Mountain View, Sand Fran and Reno already, so could plan other stops along the way for supplies. I'm hoping there will be stores I can pre-order and pick up the rebar when I get there. If you are going to be in Mountain View (Sunnyvale) there is Home Dep...

Nighttime temperatures can vary a lot. It can be cold fuzzy coat weather or warm tank top weather.

I have been using metal military stakes with a Springbar canvas tent for years, no problems.

Martini Steve

Wrap your dry ice in a towel. At the bottom of the cooler will last longer, at the top will keep things colder. Do NOT let anything wet touch your dry ice. If you want ice in with the dry ice make sure it is in bottles. Absolutely make sure any cooler is not directly on the playa (and in the shade)....

You can also use an EZUp and camo netting. Camo netting doesn't catch the wind like the standard top of an EZUp does. Camo netting can be done with other techniques, but an EZUp for a frame is easy.

Martini Steve

You don't need a collapsible container to get drinking water from your ice from Arctica. Just use really good zip bags. Split your ice between a couple of bags. Of course, you need two sets of bags, one set for ice and one set for the melted ice!

Martini Steve

I use an air mattress covered with a moving pad. Then sheets, a comforter and three wool blankets! Actually, I think I have only used all three blankets a couple of times. Many nights just the comforter is fine. But when it gets cold, the wool blankets sure are nice!

Martini Steve

Some veggies hold up great on the playa. Onions and Tomatoes are great, but do not put them in a cooler. Other veggies want the cool, but do not get them moist. Which is why zip-locks, or sealed containers are great. Some, like bananas last about two days. Get everyone coming in later to bring some!...

Springbar and Kodiak tents rock. Heavy and expensive, but they last forever. Your grand kids will still be using them! The only thing better is ""GP" tents. "General Purpose" military tents. There is a reason they have used them in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, etc. But you need a p...

There are a lot of people who end up with an extra ticket or two, who sell them at cost. A lot of friends of friends selling tickets. Facebook, etc. I just sold one last week (sorry, no more!).

STEP is great if you can get a ticket there.

Martini Steve

Playa Waste Raiders has "motorcycle club" patches, but they don't say MC. They say BRC instead. They look like MC patches, but we didn't want to claim we were a MC!

Martini Steve

Camo netting and a couple of spreader bars. You really only need shade from the east for the mornings. 20x20 of camo netting and two spreader bars is way less space than a Kodiak tent.

Martini Steve

Also check Sportsman's Guide (www.sportsmansguide.com) they often have some great deals.

Or you could spend the extra money and get a Springbar or Kodiak tent. They will last forever.

Martini Steve

tommyzed wrote:Why was the road longer this year?

Because the location was farther up the playa than last year.

Martini Steve

$6.50 - Everbilt 3/16 in. x 100 ft. All-Purpose Clothesline White at Home Despot. I like the old cotton style if you can find it.

I am assuming this is just for guying down tents and stuff. Not big heavy duty stuff.

For stiffening up carports, ratchet straps are great.

Martini Steve

Clothes line.

Martini Steve

Power Point and simple rectangles. And quick.

Martini Steve

BRC moves every year. It is a requirement of the BLM permit. It helps distribute the "damage" to the playa, so that the winter rains have a chance to level everything out.

Martini Steve

Various camps doing grilled cheese.
The french fries in the giant ketchup bottle.
Random Pizza Experience
Lost Penguin Lounge (wine, chocolate, stuff)
Pancake Playhouse
Dusty City Diner
Black Rock Diner
The Golden Cafe

Martini Steve

I use these guys. Never had any problems.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/15-new-us-military-12-aluminum-tent-stakes-olive-drab.aspx?a=421600

Martini Steve

Wrist band and ticket stub should get you in and out prior to Sunday, no charge. They expect camps/artists to need to go into Gerlach/Empire/Sparks/Reno before the event opens. You forget stuff, things break, etc. Couldn't hurt to have your early entry pass with you ticket stub on the way back in. M...

Since it only has two poles, it only has two places to put stakes in. This means in heavy wind it is pulling on only two stakes. A 10x10 Springbar (same size) has 16 places to put in stakes. Try to have some kind of wind block, and load the windward side with heavy stuff like water. Martini Steve Q...

Best sober designated MV driver we ever had was the owner's 17 year old son. He had lots of fun herding a bunch of drunk people around the playa...

And getting hit on by hot 18 year old babes...

Martini Steve

AntiM wrote:This was during a storm with a ton of rain and winds, gusts of 44 MPH, Utah salt marsh near Grantsville.

AntiM, I thought they moved the date so they wouldn't get rain anymore!!!

Martini Steve

The Quest Eagle should probably be OK. It does look to have one disadvantage that sometimes gets over looked. Since it only has two poles, it only has two places to put stakes in. This means in heavy wind it is pulling on only two stakes. A 10x10 Springbar (same size) has 16 places to put in stakes....

Simon....you REALLY need to work on your bed-side manner... Simon doesn't have a bedside manner; since we all know it is your manner in bed, not beside it that matters. On subject, find some other people to camp with. Tell them "I decided to go camp with my buddy Simon". Before money gets...

Cirque Du Cliche, if Placement sent you the correct address, you will know if you are on "4:30" or a cross street, "D" in your case. As an example, if you were told "4:30 and D", 100' x 200'. You have 100' of frontage on "4:30", your lot is 200' deep, you are ...

I have taken something similar to this (although slightly bigger) to Burning Man for the last few years; for other people to use. http://www.sears.com/texsport-pebble-creek-vestibule-tent/p-00629292000P?prdNo=4 It seems to have held up pretty well, I have had it for about 10 years, and 4 or so trips...