CapSmashy wrote:Actually, the Star Tent has some big top, circus tent style ground stakes.
Hey Cap. Great to see you checking in.....



ourania wrote:What constitutes a circus tent style ground stake? Would it be stronger than rebar?
Hmmmm, big top circus stakes would mean I can't just get any old boy to pull them out, it'll have to be a circus freak boy. How am I going to find one of those on the playa?!
Bob wrote:Circus tent stakes *are* #18 rebar.
Try asking for that at Homo Depot.
Bounce530 wrote:Now what are the tips/tricks to keep the trap/netting/parachute/etc attached? Cause surely we're not just using the stock little grommet holes...or are you?
ourania wrote:These are great ideas. I think the boy scout trick will work without putting too much strain on existing grommets. I didn't even consider not using them due to wind stress. Thanks for pointing that out Bounce.
Do you think with the existing mesh openings there will be enough air flow to avoid the "sail factor"?
Toolmaker, what are shelter systems grip clips and harbor freight clamps? How would they attach to rebar?
Mozy, wow, 30" long stakes are even longer than I thought. I'll go looking at Home Despot and see what I find. I'm thinking I'll need to get them custom cut. Damn, that money tree I planted better start blooming soon....
ourania wrote:Those Grip Clips look really good Toolmaker. Thanks for the tip.
AntiM: Your lounging space looks really cozy with the carpets laid down and I'm sure they really help keep the dust down. What happens when it rains though? Ok, heading off the opportunity for snark, clearly it gets wet. But how do you keep the carpets from becoming completely caked with goopy playa? We just had our first planning session yesterday with a veteran burner who will be coming down with us and the question came up (she rv'd it last time and there was no rain). We all like the idea of getting some cheap used carpet under our shade structure to make it more comfortable but does it make sense to put a tarp down first to deal with potential water issues?
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FIGJAM wrote:bump
AntiM wrote:In eight years, we've only had to deal with a smattering of rain, so the wet carpet has never been an issue. The carpet gets heavy with dust, we're looking at ways to have comfy flooring which is lighter to transport. Some of our carpet does have billboard vinyl under it, but that's also what we wrap the carport legs in, and it stores best under the carpet. It has never been wet for us... jinx. Take your chances, mmmm?
Bob wrote:Circus tent stakes *are* #18 rebar.
Try asking for that at Homo Depot.
The CO wrote:Bob wrote:Circus tent stakes *are* #18 rebar.
Try asking for that at Homo Depot.
You must be working with smaller tents. The show I used to work with had the 2 largest touring tents in the world. Our stakes were more like an axle rod cut in half with a point ground on one end. The latest set was custom made, 1/2" steel wall, hollow on the inside to reduce the weight.
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