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OK every year I start buying stuff on my birthday, May 1, for burning man. It is a great present to myself and it also makes it so don't have to buy everything all at once. But, I am drawing a blank. I need help. What should I start ordering now.
I have:
flashlights
mini flashlights
shower
bandana
face mask
misters
tent
cooler...
Please give a few tips and refresh my memory.
I have:
flashlights
mini flashlights
shower
bandana
face mask
misters
tent
cooler...
Please give a few tips and refresh my memory.
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Re: What to bring
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 8:36 PMMy list, compiled from several sites, is four freakin' pages long. :(
playabound.wordpress.com/2009/...-long/
I have all my usual camping/burn stuff pretty much set, and packed (and some continually in my trunk), but the playa is throwing me for a loop or two. Well, really just one.
The problem I've having revolves around the same issue: weather.
How much, really, do I need to pack for cold nights? How much preparation, really, do I need to make for wind? Etc. -
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Re: What to bring
Sat, May 2, 2009 - 4:35 PMThis is an awesome list! Of course there is so much it is over whelming, but that is why I get started early lol. Thanks so much, this is very very helpful. I had forgotten about things like Head Light and Chap stick.
I need like some nice little organization boxes to pack all this little stuff in. I have to remember to take natural antibiotics like Oregeno oil and Olive Leaf in case I get sick. So much to bring!
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Re: What to bring
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 8:15 AMI'm from Florida so I was cold at night. I'm planning on bringing extra blankets and long johns this year. -
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Re: What to bring
Sun, June 7, 2009 - 9:26 AMThis will be my first trip Rob to BM
Give me some hints I'll be driving from the ORLANDO AREA
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Re: What to bring
Tue, June 9, 2009 - 9:45 AMIf you're driving you have lots of room to bring stuff.
If I was driving I would bring an inflatable mattress, a full size good cooler... and of course make sure you bring a bike and lock.
BUT the most important thing I would do is LINE YOUR CAR with several plastic drop cloths... and duct tape them in place BEFORE you pack to leave. That includes your trunk. When you get to the playa cover your dash and front seats with the drop cloths.
Playa dust is like talcum powder and it's hard to clean.
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Re: What to bring
Sun, May 3, 2009 - 9:55 AMcamera
bike
glowstix
e.l.wire
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Thu, June 11, 2009 - 8:19 PMI'm a noob. Should my water bottle be plastic or metal? -
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PLASTIC OR METAL
Fri, June 12, 2009 - 8:28 AMThat is a really good question and I hope someone can answer this because I DON'T KNOW! lol. This will be my sixth year and I have never thought about it. I use hard plastic, although it is not healthy because the heat put toxins from the bottle into your water, but it's only for a week. Metal tends to get REALLY F-ing hot out there and burn fingers and tongues. I am guessing Plastic.
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Sun, May 3, 2009 - 4:49 PMa parachute for shade?
first aid kit
foot care stuff
baby wipes, you know....to wipe your baby.
goggles
sunglasses
btw....happy belated birthday! -
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Re: What to bring
Sun, May 3, 2009 - 10:25 PMParachute NOT so good (unless holes are cut into it to let it spill instead of catch air). They tend to catch air and at best make the world spin faster and at worst absolutely flatten the rest of your camp.
I've seen steel domes covered in cargo chutes look like god had rabbit punched them in one side after storms in '00 and '02. I've seen parachute shade structures pull the 3/4 rebar spikes on their upwind and beat the cars and tents on the downwind side to death with that rebar in a playa windstorm.
I've seen attack ships burning off the shoulder of Orion : ).
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Re: What to bring
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 11:13 AMhey sas-
thanks for bringing up parachute issues!
i just got a 64' diameter cargo chute that has only one hole at the top.
now i will have time to create slots/ holes for wind to escape, so as not to become airborne!
thanks again for insight!
piko
p.s. like the bladerunner reference too. -
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Mon, May 4, 2009 - 12:51 PMI'd still avoid parachutes where possible. They let too much heat through and trap it. -
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Re: What to bring
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 4:10 PMmake sure you bring a sense of humor.
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Wed, May 6, 2009 - 8:28 AMhow bout while exiting a plane at 10K feet? -
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Flight Above The Playa
Tue, June 9, 2009 - 4:26 PMDid you exit the plane at 10k feet? If so.... what was it like? Has anyone did it? -
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important to bring
Wed, June 10, 2009 - 2:52 PMThese are, I think, some of the most important things to bring:
Extra glasses:
Sunglasses and regular. Losing or breaking a pair could be a real pain. I bring a back up set.
Flash light / headlamp / blinkies.
In the deep playa you could get hit by a bike or art car if they don't see you. You can't believe how DARK it is out there.
Gloves:
Your hands will take a beating out there on the hot dry playa.
Hat:
You will burn.
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Re: What to bring
Wed, May 6, 2009 - 7:28 AMAttack ship shoulder burn salve for that BRC participant named Orion
James Taylor must have been on the Playa:
".....I've seen fire and I've seen rain;
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end...."
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Sun, May 3, 2009 - 10:07 PMStainless Steel Martini Glass, on a leash...
Martini Steve
Playawaste Raiders -
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Mon, May 4, 2009 - 11:08 PMGood point, I forget to bring my own drinking glass every year. I discovered bloody Marys at BM! I love them -
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Tue, May 5, 2009 - 5:41 PMThe drinking implement leash IS vital, or at least a hook on your belt for it so it's always with you.
Sas -
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Wed, May 6, 2009 - 12:29 PMWhat is a leash? I've seen in mentioned, that it was an inside joke lol... I guess it isn't, so what is it? -
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Wed, May 6, 2009 - 12:47 PMleash is what you use to tie things,like drining cup or titanium spork to your self...you would be surprised how easy it is to leave things behind.....like when a dust storm hits and you cannot see them less than a foot from your face......... -
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Thu, May 7, 2009 - 3:42 PMWhere do you get a leash? lol It makes you think of walking the dog. -
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Re: What to bring
Thu, May 7, 2009 - 11:37 PMBelinda: Buy leashes at any REI, Adventure 16, or sporting good store.
Make your own from any short, thin nylon rope (like from Home Despot).
Tie one end of the rope to a carabiner, or a spring clip of any kind.
Melt or fuse the nylon knot with a cigarette lighter.
This makes sure the knot can't come undone and the rope can't come off the clip.
Tie the other end to a heavy-duty mug with a cap (for hot or cold drinks).
Melt or fuse that end also, permanently affixing the mug to the clip.
Clip the rope to belt loops or large keyrings pre-threaded through any hole in clothing.
Clip a spork. pocket knife, tiny flashlight onto the rope.
Tuck those items into your pocket as an anchor.
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Re: What to bring
Thu, May 7, 2009 - 11:43 PMBelinda - not vouching for the following company, but this was the fastest website I could find that illustrated clips and lanyards and leashes and etc. Don't hang sporks and mugs around your neck; bangs the sternum and obscures the view....heh.
www.umei.com/spring-snaps-1.htm
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Re: What to bring
Fri, May 15, 2009 - 9:54 PMThis is some Damn Good Advice! This is going to be the best burning man yet! I am definitely evolving! -
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Re: What to bring
Tue, June 2, 2009 - 10:45 AMYou can also take 6 to 8" of nylon webbing and place a gromet (those brass holes you see on better tarps) in each end of it. Then you can add a carabiner, and you can as needed either loop the webbing around something and clip the carabiner to a ring on your utility belt OR wrap the nylon webbing strap around your belt and hang and Item from your carabiner.
And if your a Bloody Mary aficionado, make sure you come by for the Bloody Mary Brunch on Wednesday at the Lamplighter's bar! -
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Tue, June 2, 2009 - 1:40 PMThe first time I ever had a Bloody Mary was at burning man and I am addicted! I will be at the Lamplighter's Bar Wed. Thanks! -
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Re: What to bring/ Bloody Mary
Tue, June 2, 2009 - 1:48 PMTequila instead of vodka, now try a "Bloody Maria!" -
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Re: What to bring/ Bloody Mary
Sat, June 6, 2009 - 11:50 PM
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Re: What to bring
Tue, June 2, 2009 - 1:50 PMif you have a trailer, camper, or rv....
be sure to add a new coat of SnowCoat to seal out rain, and help keep your shelter cooler by reflecting the sun's rays/heat.
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Re: What to bring
Fri, July 3, 2009 - 7:14 AM
don't forget to bring your plate, cup and eating utensil with you when you travel....
www.eatmedaily.com/wordpres...-cup3.jpg
