shade for one?

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shade for one?

Post by harlequinx » Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:19 am

Hey- so this will be my first time at the event. I'm pretty much going solo and I am looking for ideas on how to make a small shade structure for myself. I feel as though it's not neccessary to have one since i will be camping by myself for the most part, but it still might be nice to have a cool place to lay down for awhile or to keep my cooler. Any ideas on the best method?
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Post by skygod » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:15 am

Shade is a non-negotiable, it's really as necessary as water. Your tent will be like a oven unless you park it under shade. It has to stay up if it gets windy, and maybe REALLY windy. I use a 10x10 carport from Costco, very cheap and packs to a small size i can fit in a small car. I use 3 foot rebar pounded straight in and duct taped to the legs.
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Post by phil » Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:32 am

Shade is a non-negotiable
I'll join in that. For one person, something comparable to a parawing; here we are with ours at a Burn:
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Note that our poles were collapsed by the wind, though. You can buy one or make your own. Throw a rug under it, and you're good to go.

I really think you need a shade.
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Post by theCryptofishist » Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:59 am

You Driving? Have a roof rack? That can be the start of a shelter. You got one wall and anchor points.
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Post by phil » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:14 am

theCryptofishist wrote:You Driving? Have a roof rack? That can be the start of a shelter. You got one wall and anchor points.
Actually, that's more or less what Louise and I did our first trip - we rented a commercial van, slammed the door shut on a piece of fabric, then staked the other end down on the playa for our shade.

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It didn't work real well, but it worked.
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Post by harlequinx » Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:08 am

thanks for the ideas...I looked for one of those parawings, but they're a little out my price range at this point.
I think I figured something out though...I just hope it can handle the wind.
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