Tent steaks with crumbly playa dressing

Zhust · Post by **Zhust** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:21 am

I have heard repeated and consistently un-refuted reports that this year the Playa is quite soft and dusty. Most comments have been that this may be "The Year of Dust" but I'm more concerned with anchoring stuff down.

Just how deep does the soft part of the Playa go this year? I have 18" rebar stakes although I have observed in past years that 12" stakes would have been adequate. How far down do you have to go before you hit solid Playa? Will the stakes I have be okay or should I hunt around for longer ones now?

Perhaps this will be "The Year of Flying Tents".

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:37 am

Just hack out divots w/ a claw hammer or shovel and then drive the stakes. Bring extra cord & stakes and double them up on the windward side, or something like that.

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:38 am

Dome tent skeet shooting?

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:25 am

I refute that it is soft and dusty and that this will be the year of the dust anymore than any other year.

Louise and I were out there 4th of July and anchored our tent and shade as we always do - no difference from other years.

RyGuy · Post by **RyGuy** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:09 pm

My mate with the DPW is saying that the silt is between 2-6 inches deep already. Im thinking 2001 type conditions. End week who knows how much. Be prepared