So, I know that swamp coolers work well in dry climates. And I know that they consume far less electricity than A/C. I also know they use water to operate. But, before I rig my camper van with a swamp cooler, I'm wondering if the increased humidity in the cooled space will cause playa to stick to al...

@ Bob Been using 200# test paracord and 15" rebar with 10-15 guy-lines and military shade netting and spreader poles (the heavy aluminum ones, not the fiberglass ones that break). . . I know we're expecting serious wind this year, but this rig did survive the heavy winds in '07. . . are you suggesti...

Just the info I needed -- thanks Boijoy

Well, so much for that. I guess I'll stick with rugged surplus.

What ever you do you need to cover the windows or it will become an oven -- if you don't want to go with the burrito wrap, buy a bunch of reflective windshield sun screens and cut them up to fit your windows -- if your wan is white or silver it will be near as good as a burrito wrap, if it is black,...

10 year Burner here, headed out for my 11th in 2012. For years now I have been using burly military surplus shade netting and spreader poles with plenty of guy-wires and rebar for my shade. It is good in that it has survived the occasional gale force winds -- that good feeling when you return from t...

I'll start by saying I'm a 7 year Burner, and have been involved in the event in capacities such that I have gotten staff tickets for that entire time. I believe in the values of the event, and live them year round. This being said, I think GoPeds are a pretty ideal form of transportation at Burning...