Burner Express luggage allowance?

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Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:29 pm

So. The luggage allowance for the Burner Express is as follows according to their website:
Standard Luggage Allowance which allows you two (2) large luggage items and one (1) carry on item that must fit underneath the seat or the Large Luggage Allowance which allows you four (4) large luggage items and one (1) oversized item (i.e. a bike)
My gear is as follows:
  • 1 x 40L backpack
  • 1 x small duffel bag
  • 4 x 2.5 gallon water jugs
  • 1 x small cooler or box of food
Am I then to conclude that the only way to transport what to me seems like a pretty standard burner's inventory is to purchase the large luggage allowance? Or am I misinterpreting here?
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by 9ah » Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:56 pm

Have you tried contacting Burner Express to ask them?
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:00 pm

Yeah. I sent an email right before making this thread.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Elderberry » Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:38 pm

Either way, it's only $15.00.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by 9ah » Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:46 am

Don't forget to post there response so others that are wondering the same have an answer.

Can your camp volunteer to schlep some of your stuff if you can't afford the extra cash?
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by delle » Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:46 pm

9ah wrote: Can your camp volunteer to schlep some of your stuff if you can't afford the extra cash?
I'm really trying hard not to appear as a stalker. Really I am.

But it just so happens that we can, if you're on the Noon-30 bus on Sunday.
(can the smaller of your two bags fit under the seat?)
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:20 pm

Welp, I'm a dumbass. :oops:

I just saw this in the Burner Express FAQ on burningman.com:
Q. What about food and water?
A. Each bus is accompanied by a truck that will carry your gear into Black Rock City. You'll still need to bring all your food with you. For an extra fee, some of the buses will stop at a grocery store in Reno for people who need to finish their shopping.
Not sure how I missed that before. I'm thinking I'm going to bring some green tape and a sharpie to label my stuff if this is how they do it. Just in case.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by theCryptofishist » Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:34 pm

The green tape might not work on your underwear.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:44 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:The green tape might not work on your underwear.
Implying I'm bringing any. Ooo la la! :twisted:
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by theCryptofishist » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:14 pm

Well, it's not going to work any better on your underwear if it doesn't exist, is it?
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:17 pm

You are one uppity fish.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by theCryptofishist » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:19 pm

Well, if that's how you feel about me, it's a good thing that I didn't get a chance to say "It will work on your cock ring, however" because that would have made me look even uppitier.
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:23 pm

DON'T TALK SHIT ABOUT MY COCK RING!!!11
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by gaminwench » Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:34 am

Schtev, psst... there's shit on your cock ring...
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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by delle » Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:00 am

I should probably get this out of the way right off the bat.

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Re: Burner Express luggage allowance?

Post by Sundial » Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:01 am

That would require a round the clock army of 10,000 volunteers.
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