So your "friends" encouraged you to buy a ticket, want a ride in your car, and then told you there is space in their camp for your car but not for you?

Go.

Without them.

Just be careful as you approach Nixon on the 447. The speed limit drops from 45 to 25 on a downhill incline well before the town appears. There is usually a cop right there.

You did your part. She and her friend both took you for granted and deserve nothing.

If you do pay her any of your money, you are only rewarding the flaky behavior.

A "great" remedy? Let's see some citations. All the medical references to that plant I've found are either of hippie-science caliber or weakly supported. Furthermore, a medical reference page at the University of Maryland on Calendula states: " Professional homeopaths often recommend using ointment...

Never trust anybody outright. They are very good at blending in.

Who knows, maybe I'm making a huge deal out of something small and everything will be fine.. This is not small. Your inner being is telling you something. Listen to it. Everything will be fine if you put yourself first and stop making excuses for your ex. Finally, DO NOT GIVE HIS GIRLFRIEND A RIDE ...

Unless you plan on going out exclusively when it is dark, it is nearly impossible to avoid some degree of sunburn on the playa. Not to worry. Calendula is a great remedy. Your skin (and your newest best friend's skin) will thank you. It comes in a gel or cream, and both work well. Calendula can be f...

It seems like there is always some legal wrangling going on. Is this any more significant than the numerous other issues the BORG has had to navigate in the past? Of course it's about the money, but I find it more troubling that Pershing County wants to impose their own set of rules on the event. Re...

Do they look cool or not?

I have found this tip buried in some other threads but thought it was worth bringing up again.

For your trash, use the thickest bags you can find. Contractor bags work very well. A ripped trash bag on the playa will make your life miserable.

Happy trails!!!

Unless you are a seasoned camper and road tripper, option #1 is the best plan. A few things to consider: Is this your first burn? If so, chances are it will take you hours longer to pack than you anticipate. You must also factor in stops along the way to get your final provisions. Combined with the ...

Any sledgehammer should be fine for 1/2" rebar. A short handle is easier to use and pack. If you have any doubts, go outside and practice. And remember to have a plan for covering your rebar and removing it from the ground on cleanup day.

Now just make sure you don't forget to bring your tickets with you.

There is a lot of treasure to be found on the playa. Here are two great places to look:

If you see an unoccupied couch in Center Camp, go and dig under the cushions.

At the first hint of daybreak go and look around on the ground near the Opulent Temple.

When you get to the gate, the sexy girls and boys will need to search your trunk. Ta Yikes. That sounds like a nightmare for everybody involved, but I am not surprised. I admit I haven't been to the playa since 2007, and my trunk was never searched. In that case, practice loading/unloading your rac...

It looks OK but not great. That pole that holds the rainfly out will almost certainly break, but you can carry on with it broken anyhow. There is really no way to keep dust out regardless of mesh, and mesh has the advantage of keeping your tent cooler. Just ziploc all your clothes and electronic val...

If you are driving to BRC in a sedan and plan on hauling your bikes using a trunk bike rack, proceed with caution. Those racks, especially the cheap ones, are fraught with hazard (for you and potentially other people on the road). Here is what I learned, sometimes the hard way, in several long rides...

Just head out and explore. It'll find you.

A magnifying glass. During daylight hours, it's a perfect windproof lighter!!!

I tried a 1L camelback my first year and didn't like it. It was very hard to drink from if it was less than half full. I'm sure a larger reservoir would have helped. If your primary mode of transportation is biking, it's easier to throw some water bottles into your basket and drink as needed.

Blow up furniture and air mattresses are nice, but do you have a plan B in case they pop? Patch kits work only for tiny leaks. How about some folding chairs? You don't mention bikes. Your experience will be enhanced substantially if you bring bikes. Remember to put baskets on all of your bikes as we...

I'm pretty torn, I will be super sad if I have to miss the Burn but don't want to do something totally reckless and dumb, either. Then don't do something reckless or dumb, whether on the playa or off. Truth be told, you will now need to minimize the risk injury wherever you are. BRC is rather safe,...

If you bring some unripe avocados, they will be perfect to eat after about 48hrs on the playa.

Add some avos to your favorite salsa that comes in a plastic tub shaped container, and you'll have a killer guacamole in two minutes.

You should definitely replace all of your tent stakes with 12" stakes. Do the same for a shade structure. Stakes that come with a tent are near worthless on the playa. As long as your ice pick stakes are at least 1/2" thick, they should be fine. Anything skinnier would be a gamble. Consider using re...

[quote="ranger magnum"]Another route is to take 395 to Bridgeport. Just as you enter town there is a fork in the road. The the left is 395 and to the right is 182. Take 182. At the ca/nv line it turns into 338. Take it to 208, then to 339. 339 turns into 95/50 which takes you to fernley. Its beautif...

Do what you can to meet your potential travel mates TODAY, not the day before you embark. Trust your instincts. If you don't find a good match for you, go alone. As far as being stopped goes, just use common sense and you'll be fine. Be sure your car lights all work, have valid registration and insu...

To the lawsuit filer, Just out of curiosity, do you plan on attending this year as well? Why are you trying to deny others the same experience that you, a long time burner, obviously cherish? I see no reason why BRC can not continue to grow. It will take some problem solving, yes, but humans are goo...

OK, you seem to be worried about these "friends", and it's rather obvious they tried to manipulate you. What exactly are you getting out of this friendship? What was even remotely appealing about sharing a crowded living space with them for a week? Leave the guilt at home. Go find some new campmates...

Very good topic. This could go on for a while. Here are a couple of exercises that would be appropriate: 1) Set up your tent and shade structure. Then, have a friend come by and break one of your tent poles and two legs of your shade structure. Then, rebuild them both. Repeat a few times. 2) Take tw...

Bring a couple of foot long 2x4s to place under your cooler and keep it off the ground. That will prolong the life of your ice. When you leave, you can throw the 2x4s into a burn platform.