what to where?

baramiah · Post by **baramiah** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:52 pm

how much will i need to where at nights to keep warm while sleeping?

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:21 pm

Well, since I haven't been yet I am not an expert, but, based on my camping experiences other places, it at least partially would depend upon what you are sleeping on, and what sort of covers/sleeping bag you have. An air mattress or cot or something like that helps by getting you off the ground. I have not actually tried using a hammock, but from what I hear they have the problem that your back gets cold, and if you put a blanket under you it tends to migrate to the lowest point in the hammock. Sleeping bags help keep you warm, and you can wear whatever you want in them. Blankets are, well, blankets and what you wear or don't wear under them you should be able to judge based upon your everyday experiences.

Having said all that, I should also note that I seem to recall reading that the desert in that area can get down into the 40s (F) at night. Being from a northern state, that doesn't sound too bad to me (I've actually had my bedroom window open on some nights in the spring and fall when the temps drop that low-- then again, I LIKE blankets....) If you are from somewhere warmer, that might bother you-- esp. when it was really, really hot during the day!

Maybe someone who has been to BM can give you more definitive advice.

Good luck!

Dork · Post by **Dork** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:14 pm

Most nights I've been fine in t-shirt and shorts, on an air mattress with a comforter. I keep bringing a sleeping bag in case it gets really cold, but I've never had to use it. Wandering around at night often requires a jacket or equivalent.

The potential for real cold is there, but I just haven't seen it. Perhaps my body is well insulated enough that I'm not noticing.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:05 am

Durt.

diggum · Post by **diggum** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:45 am

Having gone often, I suggest being prepared for both cold and warm. It's generally chillier at night, and it's awfully nice to be able to snuggle in deep.

bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, and 1 or 2 extra blankets. you can always use the blankets for something else if you don't need them to keep warm. get a few cheapies at the goodwill and gift them to someone who underpacked.

of course, you may get out there and realize you'd rather be up all night and sleep during the day, which completely alters this advice. in that case, bring a fan, fuzzy eyemask, and someone to rub your feet and you'll be alright.

PetsUntilEaten · Post by **PetsUntilEaten** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:11 am

FOR COLD: I use a blanket/furny pad under the sheet of my air mattress to insulate against the cold - because if its 40-something you'll be warm on top & freezing on the cold air bottom. I often have offered or used furniture pads as blankets. Furny pads are very very warm, help with packing gear, can be used to make the forgotten baffle on your neighbor's generator (insert detailed safety/fire comments here), or many other uses. You can rent them - or get them with your truck rental.

FOR HOT: shady place & ear plugs outside. battery op fan and/or mister

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:12 am

this all depends on how late you are up. I have found that it gets chilly but is pretty tolerable until around 3-4 a.m.. Seems like sometime around there the temp just freakin nosedives into the forties. If you are doing anything that causes you to be abnormally exothermic before this period like dancing or -other- and get caught out in light clothes when the temp dips it can really catch you off guard.

_tears_ · Post by **_tears_** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:52 am

It also depends on you . Everyone is different with how they handle weather. Last year i was fine in a simple cotton skirt and a tank top and maybe a light sweater.

If you are drinking or on drugs you tend to be a little warmer, though i still suggest wearing a sweatshirt. Just come prepared the best you can.

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:12 pm

hope for the best, prepare for the worst, be self reliant. it can even rain out there. layers and a backpack (camelbacks are ideal for BM) to hold extra clothes at night is a good idea. during the day, lose the clothes, but please, don't go only pantless, that's a look that's too weird even for burners.

one good tip is to BRING AN EXTRA SET OF CLOTHES FOR THE RIDE HOME, put them in a sealed bag and don't take them out until you're ready to go. by the end of the event you and everything you brought will be covered toes to nose in dust. Your carpool buddies will thank you for it and you'll have an easier time dealing with the normals in the real world.

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:25 pm

no matter what you do beyond not going to the desert... you will have playa dust on/in everything... to include your most private crevices.

_tears_ · Post by **_tears_** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:31 pm

As DeadlyKungFu said, set aside some clothing, shorts,shirt,socks,undies, whatever else you might need and place them in a bag or box of some sort and do not take them out. I packed mine in a large zip lock, along with an extra $40.00 incase I lost my wallet or something else of that nature. I had fresh clean clothing for the ride home and I had a little extra money.