I'm debating if to get nylon or brass standoffs and fasteners for my wearable electronics project I want to build for the playa. Which is recommended / has anyone had experience with either?

I'd rather use nylon as it won't rust but I heard it can melt.

Welcome to your first Burn. We use a Colman EZ-UP tent because it has 2 small top vents that you can close. I've been trying to find forever a relatively affordable tent where you can close the mesh windows. Tried googling the Colman EZ-UP tent but it did not come up. Is that the actual name or do ...

- Bonus clean up tip - Amour All Leather Wipes. After using every remaining baby wipe you have on the console of the rental vehicle, go over once again with wet paper towels (add a bit of vinegar to the water), and then wipe the last dregs of dust away with the amour all leather wipes. They work to...

Bring something to clip tightly over the top, under the rainfly, or you will have a tent full of dust. Also, bring a sheet to place over your bedding when you are not in it. Thanks for the advice. What would you recommend to clip over the top? What do you recommend using as a sheet over my stuff? A...

Thanks guys - cannot believe I didn't think of getting a minivan. They're pretty affordable to rent and now I can ride in style and not get pulled over!

I'm planning on picking up some 10 foot pvc piping to construct a monkey hut design as in these instructions: http://www.chromatest.net/Lovemonkey/ Problem is I'm flying in and renting a car to drive out to the playa. I can't measure the dimensions of the interior before getting there, and am trying...

Will be attending my first burn, and plan on building a monkey hut. Will I be ok with a cheap tent like the one below, as long as it's sitting under the monkey hut? http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Sundome-4-Person-Tent-Green/dp/B004J2GUOU/ref=sr_1_5?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1407973812&sr=1-5&k...