Thanks for the response, Jackass. I called a few spots on Treasure Island and there's a place that'll store it for $375/mo. A lot more expensive than Breen in Reno which is ~$800/yr. I'll keep looking for a cheaper option maybe in a more industrial part of the Bay Area somewhere, because it would re...

Does anyone know of a burner-friendly spot in the Bay Area to store a 45' trailer containing our camp gear? Along the lines of what Breen Trucking offers in Reno, or Fixxer/Empire Storage has in Empire. We're planning to switch to this after outgrowing our 20' container from the org, and since we're...

There are many containers shipped to playa from around the US. Papa Bear is right that Kostume Kult/NY Container Crew organize the 5 that come from NYC. You can contact them at nyccontainer@kostumekult.com. It is surprisingly cheap when you fill the things- we pay $9/cubic foot for round trip NYC-BR...

Those of you hating on the 747 and the people behind it should read the project lead's response over on Reddit.

This Ryobi impact wrench comes with one 4Ah battery. Is that sufficient for one burn? Anchoring a hexayurt. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-Kit-P1833/302648209 That battery should be fine for a single yurt. And if you don't have a way to charge it and the battery ...

Will a 1/2 in. x 10 in. Galvanized Hex Lag Screw hold down a Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow 4-Person Canvas Tent, Deluxe? I have the same Kodiak I have used for many years. I use 10-12" lag screws with washers and have never had a problem. The Kodiaks are pretty heavy on their own. The first year I even us...

Can anyone speak to personal experience with the more "Budget" friendly impact drivers for lagbolts *on playa*? Such as the $60 or less Ryobi, Black and Decker, or Harbor Fright drivers? Trying to keep a lid on expenses, as much as I'd love a fancy premium brand toolkit, can't justify it this year....

Are 2-3 12" 3/8 lags at the feet of each pole on a 10x20 EMT shade structure with 2 16" 1/2" lags connected to the top corners connected by ratchet straps going to be enough to keep it from flying away? I think so. We use 14" lags + ratchet straps all around the periphery of our 40' x 60' EMT shade...

Flying and bussing masses of people in, who obviously must depend on vendors (or “camps”) to accommodate them and obviously cannot be bringing much for anyone else to enjoy ruins it. The majority become spectators. There’s just no way around that. It’s just over. I've ridden the BxB from Reno the l...

I was looking for a solution other than chain links to use with lag screws, because the hardware stores where I live (NYC) wouldn't make all the cuts for me. I settled on climbing anchors, the ones rock climbers use to attach their ropes to a cliff in case they fall. They worked really well last yea...

Number 1-This is the common foot supplied with kits all over the 'net or do it yourself parts available. Problems: --------the holes are too small for PLAYA needed security. Drilling out the holes for more adequate lag screws or candy cane rebar would bring the holes too close to the edge. We use t...

Here are plans for a 1" EMT shade structure from Kostume Kult: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-tp7aKaiD-2c08wemlWeFNBZ00/view?usp=sharing The only thing I'd change is to use lag bolts instead of rebar. As for transportation, you will need at least a 9' U-haul style van or larger to transport the ...

We used feet and lag bolts with ratchet straps, the 12" and 14" lags fit perfectly into the feet holes, no washer required. 18" lags that are 1/2" diameter would be too large for the holes. If you don't want to have the guy at Home Depot make a hundred cuts of chain link for the lags, you can buy 3/...

Stars and Bikes, at 5:30 and L this year, takes bike donations of all kinds. http://www.starsandbikes.com/

Thanks, Figjam! And love the tarp with your avatar on it!

I'm designing a flat top shade structure for my camp, using 1"EMT & lag bolts like so many others. It's going over tents in a non-interactive area so I'm also planning to put angled tarps on the sides to block wind and add a little extra shade. I've read a few different opinions about securing the s...

Hmm, that's weird. I logged out and back in again and this time it worked. In both cases I was using the same login info, with username but not full email.

Also bought a ticket in the pre-sale and got the same message

Someone on the interwebs a few years back (forget where) recommended Ponaris Nasal Emollient https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NB5BFA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 , I tried it and have been using at the burn ever since. It's basically moisturing goop for the inside of your nose, it ...

We've been using a modular shade structure at Kostume Kult for years that's inexpensive, easy to setup, and withstands whatever winds the Playa throws at us. I camped under it last year in my 10' x 10' Kodiak with some headroom to spare. Added bonus is it can be scaled up or down in 10'x10' incremen...

All good advice, thanks!

Where is the point where BRC volunteers direct cars into the penalty/waiting lot- at turnoff, at the gate, elsewhere? I'm trying (perhaps optimistically) to time my arrival to be as close to 10am Sunday gate opening as possible, and am wondering if for example I turn on to Gate Road at 9:55 will I b...