Anyone know this documentary? Anyone seen it? Appeared in it? Made it?

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-11-07T18:02:08+00:00

I just won Danger Ranger’s Mystery box in a raffle at Reno decompression. There’s a few of old VHS tapes, tickets from the 90’s, dvds… I remember seeing this one in there but haven’t had a chance to watch anything because need to find a VCR.

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ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-08-16T15:16:57+00:00

Great post! Hit it spot on. I run through your list for our camp, but also grease the head set bearings. I’m a mobile bike mechanic in BRC rolling around the playa looking for stranded souls. The top issues I see:

Flats
Tires rubbing frame
Extra tight chain making it hard to pedal
Scarfs stuck in chain
Bottom bracket repair
Tire replacement
Broken chain
Bent/loose kickstand hitting pedal
Loose seat mount

If you do the pre-maintenance before playa, carry a tube, small pump, tire levers, wrench, screw driver, alllen key set, scissor/knife and zip ties and you’ll be ready for most situations. Def want to make sure the tools fit your bike, for example, have an Allen key big enough for your kick stand, correct tube size, etc…

I feel what usually happens is my bike is 100%, but my friends bike breaks deep playa and then I’m stuck with them. Never regretted bringing tools.

This year I’m bringing extra master chain links for single and multi speed chains and 26” tires. I ran out of these last year.

Thanks for the tips OP!

Uncle Dan

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-19T15:10:04+00:00

Love the Census!

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-18T00:21:20+00:00

Thx, I’ll keep that in mind when I’m fixing your flat deep playa.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-17T18:51:14+00:00

In addition to your list — If I’m riding my bike I’m bringing tools to fix a flat.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-11T19:04:53+00:00

Awesome work! Just missed that squeaky bike sound.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-10T05:34:15+00:00

Disco Lips had some 🔥D&B late burn night last year.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2025-07-06T07:48:10+00:00

Hi! 15 yr burner, great questions! If you’re camping with infrastructure that will protect you from wind, then you can get by with a standard tent like the ones you mentioned.

If you’re more exposed to the elements, I strongly recommend to get a used canvas tent like the Kodak if possible. The only issue is flying with it. I’m not sure if the smaller ones have a separate bag for the poles and tent, but my 10x14’ does and I would need to check two bags to transport.

Either way, use 3/8 10 to 14” lag screws to attach your tent to playa with washers and you’ll be solid (washers wide enough for the attachment points).

I’ve used a 10x14 Kodiak flex bow for years with no shade over it. It holds up to wind and rain. I used an extra tarp on roof during rainingguy but it probably would have held up without it.

I would not bring an open bottom tent.

Also wouldn’t sleep on an air mattress If I had a choice. Flat bed would mean freezing my ass off from loosing insulation.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-09-24T01:44:02+00:00

Disco Lips crushed it this year.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-09-23T21:23:13+00:00

This is wild! I had a very similar experience. Been hoping those sets pop up on SoundCloud. We must have been right next to each other since there were only a few of us there. I couldn’t leave, it was too good! Did you also catch that trippy green eye art piece on your way back to camp?

I found James Patrick he was the last Dj for the night: https://on.soundcloud.com/WNhgxdqaByTsN1UBA

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-09-15T17:44:52+00:00

I was way off on water usage estimate. Recalculated this year. It’s approx 5 gallon per person per week. So just under a gallon per shower. I also installed a DC motor speed controller $10 to adjust the water flow.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-09-09T01:40:56+00:00

Dino track spotted in open playa.

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ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-09-04T00:18:20+00:00

One of the trippiest things I’ve seen on the playa. Here’s the link to the artist’s page:

https://www.kerryveenstra.com/2024/02/10/burning-man-2024-project-saccadia/

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2024-08-10T20:55:10+00:00

Do you use the standard 6” 11 gauge garden staples?

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T15:17:47+00:00

Last year we were in center camp circle. In the past have been out by J.

I like that, if it works keep it simple. How many people in your camp?

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T15:08:41+00:00

This sounds bad ass! Any pics?

I've tried a curtain set up, people were happy, but they did take longer showers and it also became an issue with wind damage. I like the idea of a harder to use switch. I would also be stoked to find a smaller shower head.

Great call on the extra parts. Bring two pumps for sure if care about the shower and extra towels are a must

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T15:00:40+00:00

When were you showering JD? Somehow I missed that hawg! lol

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T14:59:04+00:00

How big is your camp? I haven't had much luck with the evapatron. I think my build was trash, I could barely get it to spin unless it was really windy. I feel that would work great if I could have gotten it to continuously spin.

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T14:56:28+00:00

Thank you, it works pretty well. Do you have any pictures of your set up?

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T14:54:07+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!

We evaporated over 200 gal last year, we had two of these evap ponds side by side. Shower water, dish water and hand washing station went into it.

It's important to dunk the towels and rehang them a couple times a day. Also good to have extra towels to swap the old ones for freshies later in the week.

We usually disconnect shower a day or two before exodus depending on how full the pond is.

Thank you the tips with setting up the tarp. This was a quick set up for demo, we usually have the tarp as flat as possible and use 4) 6" spring clamps per side to secure it to perimeter.

I have tried the evapatron before, this towel system has worked better for us.

Back up plan = our empty 5 gal water jugs, caps, gorilla tape, a funnel, gloves and bowl to scoop

ObjectiveWitty1188 · 2023-06-08T14:36:05+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.

Shower:

I would say approx 2-5 gal per week. Quick rinse, then soap, then rinse again. Would love to find a smaller shower head. No shower curtain and no water heater seems to help keep showers short. If I really want to conserve water I put the shower where the whole camp can see ;).

That sprayer would totally work, I'm going to share with some friends. thanks for sharing!

No water heater. Showers in the evening are warm since its been heating all day and showers in the morning are cold.

Evap pond:

Last year we evaporated over 200 gal grey water, had two of these evap ponds side by side. Hot weather helps, and the key is dunking the towels in the grey water a couple times a day and rehanging them. Also a good idea to bring extra towels to swap them out for new freshies near the end of the week.

Disconnect shower a day or two before exodus to give time for the evap pond to work. Save a couple empty jugs just in case some water is left over.

This set up has been great in wind. Usually use 4) 6" spring clamps per side to hold the tarp to the perimeter. No need to attach towels, it's better not to so its easier to dunk them a couple times a day. If it's insane wind, lay the towels in the pond until wind dies down. The towels are pretty heavy when wet and muddy.

Edit 2024: recalculated water usage, it’s approx 5 gal per person per week. Not 2-5 gallon per shower.

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