There’s a lot of cleaning to do when you get home from the playa. This is due to dust-storms, the trip home, and simply living on the playa. Over the years, I’ve found these simple tips work:
Add vinegar to laundry and gear washing water. Around a cup per washer load or gallon of sudzy water […]
Here is a PDF version of the supplies list from tip #9. There are blank spots for additional items and space for notes. You can circle the bullet when the item is staged (in the garage ready to go) and check it off after it’s loaded.
Your list may be different from this one, this is […]
I bought a quick setup 10 ft. X 10 ft. canopy for the playa this year. My observations:
Good:
Easy
Inexpensive? ($79)
Canopy is green (not blue or white)
Metalized coating on inside of canopy blocks UV and creates dark shade
Bad:
Might be a two-person job to get the frame to fully extend and everything to lock into place
Will it blend? […]
Some car alarms have a valet mode allowing you to silence the alarm so a valet can park your car, or the service department can work on it. It also silences the noise you make when you unlock or lock the car with a keyless remote.
Your playa neighbors don’t want to hear your car chirp, […]
A very quick review of the Coleman 5469 series propane camp stove…
Cons:
The latch will be the first thing to break. It’s cheap
The propane regulator/tube connection will be the second part to break
It’s going to be a rattle trap that will drive you crazy on long drives (unless you pad it with a dishtowel)
Pros:
Inexpensive? ($59)
Electric start […]