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Post by StormyPinkness on Jan 31, 2013 9:56:38 GMT -8
I got some solar ones from Amazon a couple years back and I liked them. They are not that bright but I had two strands and it was enough light for us to sit around and bullshit with. They were a tear drop shape, but unfortunately I cannot find a picture anymore (which sucks because I was considering those again). I think it just depends what style you get, some are brighter than others. I don't know what thrifty is to you, but you will need more than one strand for any real light.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Jan 31, 2013 9:56:59 GMT -8
Oh, check on ebay, too.
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on Jan 31, 2013 10:00:21 GMT -8
Dollar store Glow Paint on your canopy will also offer the excellent luminesce radius of your eyeballs actually touching the Dollar store glow paint.
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Post by weenie on Jan 31, 2013 10:15:50 GMT -8
I had the hardest time finding solar powered led strings last year on the way, so I'd suggest getting them long before hand! I think everybody had the same idea as me to try and pick them up on the way down.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Jan 31, 2013 10:44:13 GMT -8
Yeah they are probably significantly cheaper online, too.
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Post by crowell on Jan 31, 2013 10:49:53 GMT -8
Dollar store Glow Paint on your canopy will also offer the excellent luminesce radius of your eyeballs actually touching the Dollar store glow paint. It works better if you apply the paint directly to your eyeball. If you use enough you get Superman / Laser vision.
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Post by CalmYoTits on Feb 11, 2013 16:40:57 GMT -8
Does anyone have any suggestions for securing a shade structure? We did without one last year and seriously regretted it, but I'm apprehensive of bringing one this year due to the number of shade structures I saw being ripped out of the ground by the crazy Gorge winds, despite being hammered down (I was scared we were going to go on a wind-propelled rolling tent adventure one morning). So, any tools of the shade trade to share?
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Post by StormyPinkness on Feb 11, 2013 16:43:58 GMT -8
We always use a canopy but I am trying to conceive of some sort of structure involving a tarp this year so I don't blow $100 on a canopy every year. Will update if I figure out. But I would not do it without something. I have before and will not again.
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Post by DrEwe on Feb 11, 2013 16:58:47 GMT -8
We used a canopy attached to bungie (sp?) cords that were themselves attached to big ground pegs. It worked like a charm. We also wrapped one wall of the enclosure with a tarp, also attached using bungie cords and had no problem with the wind. Lots of bungie cords, that's my advice.
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Post by StormyPinkness on Feb 11, 2013 17:04:13 GMT -8
Lowering it while you aren't there makes a difference as well if you are using one of those canopies.
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Post by emptyfox on Feb 11, 2013 17:05:41 GMT -8
Removing the shade tarp entirely when you aren't there is also a big help.
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Post by CalmYoTits on Feb 11, 2013 17:13:41 GMT -8
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Post by StormyPinkness on Feb 11, 2013 17:17:13 GMT -8
The first time we bought one it lasted two years. The second year it was killed in a wind gust. The thing is that the legs bend really easily so it often just takes one big gust to break it. I think the bungee thing is a good idea as it takes a lot of the pressure off the legs. But, yes, we had one last year and the year before that broke.
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Post by CalmYoTits on Feb 11, 2013 17:19:23 GMT -8
Eek, that's no good! These festivals are pricey endeavours. Well thanks for the tips! I'll add bungie cords to the shopping list this year and we'll lower/remove the tarp when we're not using it.
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Post by DrEwe on Feb 11, 2013 17:52:39 GMT -8
I've never had one break (yet) in 5 Sasquatch's but I have seen it happen. I agree that taking the canopy down would eliminate this risk. On the other hand, arriving back at the campsite after a day at the festival, the last thing I want to do is campsite husbandry. Im convinced the answer is lots of bungees
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Post by CalmYoTits on Feb 11, 2013 17:55:37 GMT -8
If anyone has a photo of what such a bungee-rigged set-up looks like in its completed form, that would be killer! I'm having trouble picturing it. If not, my camping buddies and I will crack some beers and get creative!
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Post by DrEwe on Feb 11, 2013 18:10:40 GMT -8
I'll dig something up. It's pretty Heath Robinson though.
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Post by davers on Feb 11, 2013 18:20:01 GMT -8
I think it's something like this
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Post by kymess_jr on Feb 11, 2013 20:57:20 GMT -8
I had one like this and it lasted me four festivals. It only finally broke because one of my friends snapped one of the sides when trying to force it shut. Pretty good buy for $30 (found it on a great sale)! You can try the bungee cord idea but I've found all that really matters is that you have strong guy lines for each corner. Try wrapping solar lights around the ropes or placing solar stakes at the pegs so you don't trip on them at night. And taking the canopy cover down is a good suggestion too but I think I only bothered to do that once.
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Post by CalmYoTits on Feb 11, 2013 22:00:24 GMT -8
I had one like this and it lasted me four festivals. It only finally broke because one of my friends snapped one of the sides when trying to force it shut. Pretty good buy for $30 (found it on a great sale)! You can try the bungee cord idea but I've found all that really matters is that you have strong guy lines for each corner. Try wrapping solar lights around the ropes or placing solar stakes at the pegs so you don't trip on them at night. And taking the canopy cover down is a good suggestion too but I think I only bothered to do that once. Awesome, thank you! I'm going to be scouring amazon (as soon as I have money) to get lights for the camp for purposes of a) not tripping, and b) finding my tent at high levels of intoxication. I think I'll probably over-prepare this year as far as securing the thing. Honestly I foresee us using bungee cords but in entirely irrelevant ways, and taking the canopy cover off (while a hassle) might just be the saving grace.
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