I think the biggest thing here is verbal communication as someone already stated. "Are these special?" "Is there acid in the stew" "Is this going to f**k me up" are all relevant, reasonable questions to ask. If you get a giggle, wry smile, or wink, you may consider getting your cocktail somewhere el...

I've never heard of anyone using ionizing radiation for water but I don't see any major problems with it except that it would be similar to ultraviolet light treatment. It may disinfect the water but you have no lasting residual disinfectant to maintain safety should errant pathogens be introduced t...

[quote="unjonharley"]Just fill your containers with a strong bleach,, Let stand (open) in sun light.. The sun will draw the bleach out.. Anything you have killed in the bleach water will be on the bottom of the container.. Empty the container and refill several times.. I always clean my camp coolers...

I'll cover as much as I can remember reading from this thread and hopefully clear up all the questions that were posed. Someone mentioned a discrepancy between sterilization and sanitizing. The real issue here is sterilization vs. disinfection. Sterilization is the removal and/or destruction of all ...

I may have been off by a power of ten there. 4 or so ounces sounds better than 40. Ugh too much work, not enough sleep, math is not functioning for me. I think you get the picture though.

[quote="burner von braun"]I think a combo of the 7gallon storage containers along with the more versatile 2.5 suitcases might work well for me. Hmmm, bleach...yummy! I know they make those purification tablets, anyone use those? I just hope to avoid ending up with a belly ache on playa from consumin...

I too went to elementary school in Missoula. Born in Kalispell though. Kindergarten at Lewis and Clark and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades at Roosevelt.

Thanks all for the responses. It's comforting to know that I'm not the only one feeling a little scared about joining in for the first time. Seeing all your responses and experiences has definitely calm the nerves a bit and entices me to go! I'm planning on buying a ticket soon and am beginning the ...

The climate and natural aspects of the desert aren't what concerns me I don't think. The more I read on these forums and the more I think about actually going opposed to just pondering BM, the more I'm feeling I want to go. Can't know either way unless I embrace the experience personally. Near Dayto...

As the title says, I have not yet been to the playa. I have a number of friends that have gone and go. All have told me, of the many people they know, I would absolutely love it. I think my greatest issue is ignorance on the event. I've read over the BM site and I've seen marvelous pictures and vide...