Melissa
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Post by Melissa on Jan 26, 2014 12:38:31 GMT -5
Also, I'm in love with the playatech furniture! I would love to build one or two things to bring for our camp to use. If we all commit to building one or two we could have a fully furnished camp, easily!
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Post by Divreon on Jan 26, 2014 23:38:54 GMT -5
I can bribe a friend to take me to Michigan... that's doable.. and if I bring a trailer for gear, then it'll free up a seat for me... hmm... note to self, buy a trailer... Just thinking aloud the possibilities.
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Post by Divreon on Jan 27, 2014 11:12:45 GMT -5
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Post by chuckularone on Jan 27, 2014 13:04:48 GMT -5
You'll need to add some serious guy lines to that "Party House" and lots of heavy stakes. But I do like it.
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Post by Divreon on Jan 27, 2014 14:12:38 GMT -5
There's an entire thread on this house, and a North Pole party shade that it resembles, and how to reinforce it. At this price, and this size, it's very possible to end up with two, one for my tent as a shade structure, and one for a communal one...
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Post by Divreon on Jan 28, 2014 7:57:01 GMT -5
A small folding Hammock for under forty dollars, Cons: Can only support up to 225 lbs Pros: It's a full hammock and stand, for under forty, and it folds up small and fits in a carrying case like a folding chair. www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=619954 |
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Post by firedancer07 on Jan 30, 2014 9:34:50 GMT -5
A small folding Hammock for under forty dollars, Cons: Can only support up to 225 lbs Pros: It's a full hammock and stand, for under forty, and it folds up small and fits in a carrying case like a folding chair. www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=619954Steve...This is seriously awesome!! Thanks for posting! Also I will be asking my dad to help me make some Playa furniture! |
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Post by firedancer07 on Jan 30, 2014 9:53:59 GMT -5
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Post by Divreon on Jan 30, 2014 12:05:38 GMT -5
While my guess is that it'd work, the fact that it's flat and squared, means it can VERY easily become a "flying metal death kite" as I have been so eloquently warned about on the main burning man forums. It has a ton of guy lines, so if you tied them securely, and staked it deep enough, it should be fine, but it's also pretty expensive for a shade structure. The other issue is how easy/hard it is to setup.
The shade tents I was looking at are a two person job to build, and fold up into a small carrying bag. I'll be ordering some of the thirty footers this week. I need to decide on either two or three.(one for testing/experimenting/permanent back yard setup is the thought for the third). While I will of course be setting one up for communal shade, I doubt the other one will be taken up by my tent alone, and I'm always willing to share my shade. Just keep in mind that whatever plans you make regarding others, they may fall through so plan for the worst, then, if you over pack, over prep, and waste more than you needed to, you'll at least be confident that you can keep yourself safe and comfortable.
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Post by firedancer07 on Jan 30, 2014 13:28:46 GMT -5
Thanks Steve! I appreciate it! ~Stefanie
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Post by firedancer07 on Feb 12, 2014 19:35:44 GMT -5
Hi Everyone! I wanted to let everyone know I ended up buying one of these tents except its a 30' instead of a 20'....hopefully we can get a couple of these! I ordered it from the sportsmansguide as well....@steve can you tell me where is the posting of how you can make these party houses more stable? Thanks! ~ Stefanie |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 17:35:47 GMT -5
That structure is exactly the ideal housing we could all use. It would provide shade and wind protection for sure. I will be driving(possibly alone) so I don't mind having items shipped to me to drive things out. However, you have to make sure the structure will withstand really heavy winds and well as allow some wind to move through so it does not become and oven.
Look up what a Yurt is, that to my knowledge would be the very best thing we could use as a central "hub" to hang out in.
Inflatable will not be a good idea in my opinion, unless you want to see it flying away at the first gust.
I suggest getting normal lawn chairs and the like, they are cheap, sturdy enough for 5 days and we can get plenty of them.
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Post by Divreon on Mar 3, 2014 19:25:53 GMT -5
I'm planning on getting two this month, and doing some test setups in March/April when it's still raining/snowing here, so that'll give me SOME idea of how well it'll hold up. Not as much wind, but some pretty good gusts.
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Post by firedancer07 on Mar 4, 2014 15:01:28 GMT -5
That structure is exactly the ideal housing we could all use. It would provide shade and wind protection for sure. I will be driving(possibly alone) so I don't mind having items shipped to me to drive things out. However, you have to make sure the structure will withstand really heavy winds and well as allow some wind to move through so it does not become and oven. Look up what a Yurt is, that to my knowledge would be the very best thing we could use as a central "hub" to hang out in. Inflatable will not be a good idea in my opinion, unless you want to see it flying away at the first gust. I suggest getting normal lawn chairs and the like, they are cheap, sturdy enough for 5 days and we can get plenty of them. I have looked into yurts..they are nice but expensive...unless you make them from scratch and I am definitely not that great at building things from scratch, LOL!! So I figured I can set up a tent! But I do love the yurt thing! |
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Post by theus on Mar 4, 2014 16:28:06 GMT -5
Even building from scratch, yurts are pricey. I had better luck searching craigslist; bitter burners without tickets are selling lots of gear really cheap right now.
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