Ideas for Gifts/Contributions that I can fit into a backpack

Golgothan · Post by **Golgothan** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:40 pm

I am flying into Reno and then catching a ride up to the playa (first timer). Basically, I need some ideas for good gifts / contributions that i can easily fit into my backpack and can easily and safely bring with me on the plane. Everything I will personally need for myself will already be up there with friend who flew up.

Here are some ideas i have so far:
-Batterys
-Glow sticks, and other glowing things
-bandanas
-Laser Pointers
-Ear Plugs
-Visors
-Umbrellas

Any other ideas? [/list]

Antranik · Post by **Antranik** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:43 pm

led lights or led bicycle lights, from the 99 cent store.

lip balm.

extra bicycle locks or tire tubes.

bluesbob · Post by **bluesbob** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:46 pm

D350KI Portable Industrial Air Conditioning Unit 35000 BTU/HR

I'll gift you a bigger backpack

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:41 am

Not laser pointers.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:42 am

Or glow sticks.

Take a moop bag and help pick up.

Keep an eye out for people who look like they need help.

The best gifts don't fit in backpacks, or anywhere else.

EXCEPT YOUR HEART!

cahlm · Post by **cahlm** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:43 am

gyre wrote:Not laser pointers.

i'll second this.

bars of soap...

Post by **Sham** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:55 am

C.f.M. wrote:The best gifts don't fit in backpacks, or anywhere else.

EXCEPT YOUR HEART!

My apologies CFM, but it's the first thing that came to mind!

Post by **Sham** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:01 am

You don't need to bring any gifts. Just come and keep an open mind and be wiiling to help someone in need. When you come back next year, then bring something that moves you. Don't feel an obligation to buy stuff to pass out.

Sorry for the above post. I am feeling a little crazy today!

phil · Post by **phil** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:26 am

My suggestion is not to worry about gifts, especially as a first-timer. Just come and be there. You'll get some ideas for your next few years.

Gift-giving has been overblown for some reason. It's not required that people give out stuff. If it were required that we give stuff out, it's not a gift.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:29 am

Shambala wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:The best gifts don't fit in backpacks, or anywhere else.

EXCEPT YOUR HEART!

My apologies CFM, but it's the first thing that came to mind!

/flips hair

My job is done here.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:50 am

Barf bags.
Glow in the dark condoms.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:45 am

As Phil says...just go.

LED glowsticks are useful, but get expensive.

Nite-ize has some and you can buy in bulk ahead of time.
I like the ones that use AAA or AA batteries.
Most don't.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:31 pm

Novelty skulls are in the stores ready for hallowe'en. That would tie in with your name.

Oreally? · Post by **Oreally?** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:50 am

Bring some work gloves to help break down camp or help someone setup their camp.

Have a non-newbie show you how to dislodge rebar and offer to do everyone's rebar.

Take the cans to recycle camp. Take your neighbors trash home.

Offer a hippy a bath.

Don't get too messed up that people have to take care of you.

Don't take any pictures of naked ladies.

Sit your butt on the toilet when you take a crap.

Thank you.