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by alexgorbatchev
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
Topic: Tent - opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5349

Re: Tent - opinion

I stayed first year in a tent like that. It turns into an oven around 10am if you don't have hardcore shade over it. By "oven" I mean 2 minutes inside changing cloths results in sweat literally dripping. My suggested options are: - Kodiak (http://amzn.to/2tgCqSU) - this still needs shade. - Shiftpod...
by alexgorbatchev
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: Q & A Tips and Tricks
Topic: Alex's Playa Guide
Replies: 1
Views: 2393

Alex's Playa Guide

Hey friends! I'd like to share my "guide" to playa prep. It has gotten a lot of positive feedback in the last month in various groups and many people have contributed to it already. I hope you find something new and useful! Please feel free to make changes, leave comments and share it. https://docs....
by alexgorbatchev
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt
Replies: 22
Views: 4855

Re: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt

Very cool! How well do they stack when flat? How did you reinforce the vertical panels?
by alexgorbatchev
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt
Replies: 22
Views: 4855

Re: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt

Great work! Way to go for it and try out a new idea. How did you end up anchoring it down? Four aluminum steaks on each corner about 3 feet away from the structure with paracord going across the roof. Works pretty well. The aluminum framing is supported by the wooden bracket in the roof, so essenti...
by alexgorbatchev
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt
Replies: 22
Views: 4855

Re: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt

Great work! Way to go for it and try out a new idea. How did you end up anchoring it down? Four aluminum steaks on each corner about 3 feet away from the structure with paracord going across the roof. Works pretty well. The aluminum framing is supported by the wooden bracket in the roof, so essenti...
by alexgorbatchev
Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt
Replies: 22
Views: 4855

Re: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt

I wanted to follow up on my post. I've built the yurt and it has survived 3 burns now without any issues, including the monday rain storm 2 years ago. Here are some photos for your enjoyment :)
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by alexgorbatchev
Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Where to download Sketchup plans for camp layout?
Replies: 8
Views: 3105

Re: Where to download Sketchup plans for camp layout?

@Roundabout: thanks for clearing that up

@Meat Hunter: that link takes you to Sketchup download page, not templates
by alexgorbatchev
Sun Apr 24, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Where to download Sketchup plans for camp layout?
Replies: 8
Views: 3105

Where to download Sketchup plans for camp layout?

Hey friends, does anyone know if the sketchup plans mentioned on this page are actually available for download anywhere?

http://burningman.org/event/camps/camp- ... -criteria/
by alexgorbatchev
Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: Building Camps
Topic: Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt
Replies: 22
Views: 4855

Plz critique my foam panel design aka hexayurt

Hey friends! This is my first time trying to design and build a hexayurt. I've done a bit of research and am leaning towards more simple design than traditional hexayurt. I found http://www.elkinsdiy.com/stationary-shelters/foam-board-shelter/ design to be the most simple yet provide ample space for...

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