Geodesic Yurt Dome Shelter Packages with Componets for Burning Man

We have through out the years received many questions as to which of our domes would be best for burning man and what other ingredients that we offer should one get when planning for Burning Man. In attempting to answer this we have put together the following "Packages" as a general idea of what we would take or recommend. These Packages can be modified by substituting a different size dome and or adding or subtracting from the components. Shelter Systems' recommends its three strongest domes for Burning Man: the 10, 18 and 30. These domes have preformed well at Burning Man for the past 10 years. However be sure to read our Wind Warnings.

"I'm a proud owner of an 18' dome I bought from y'all back in 2003; it's been to the playa four times now, and is going on a fifth.  At least one person bought the same dome a couple years later after seeing mine.  Love that thing!" Regards, Larry San Francisco (more feedback at Q&A)

31' PlayaDome Package $3078 Shipping $390

Includes: 31' Dome, 8 yds of Velcro, 6 extra poles, 9 extra HD Grip Clips, two 20' by 20' Sunshade

30' PlayaDome Package $2178

Includes: 30' Dome (one of our strongest domes), 8 yds of Velcro, 6 extra poles, 9 extra HD Grip Clips, one 20' by 20' Sunshade

20' PlayaDome Package $1022

Includes: 20' Dome 8 yds of Velcro, 4 extra poles, 8 extra Grip Clips, one 12' by 16' Sunshade

18' PlayaDome Package $882 (one of our strongest domes)

Includes: 18' Dome (one of our strongest domes), 8 yds of Velcro, 4 extra poles, 8 extra Grip Clips, one 12' by 16' Sunshade

14' PlayaDome Package $742

Includes: 14' Dome, 8 yds of Velcro, 4 extra poles, 8 extra Grip Clips, one 12' by 16' Sunshade

10' PlayaDome Package $582 (one of our strongest domes)

Includes: 10' Dome (one of our strongest domes), 8 yds of Velcro, 4 extra poles, 8 extra Grip Clips, one 12' by 16' Sunshade

Other items that you should consider taking to add to your shelter that you can get at Home Depo or your building supply store:
Tarp or Tarps large enough to cover the ground inside the dome; used rugs are handy also
Longer Stakes incase the ground is loose (see Manual ) Print Manual
Strong Bungee Cords if you decide to set guy lines.

Dealing with wind blown dust on the playa and your Shelter Systems Yurt Dome. Use Scotch Heavy Duty All-Weather Duct Tape 1-800-494-3552 (regular duct tape does not hold up in the sun) available at many hardware stores for sealing up unused doors, floor to wall or shingleing when in extream dust conditions. Apply tape to dome when it is clean and dry Use only one door for entering and exiting your dome. Seal your other doors with tape. Attach sticky back Velcro on the door you use (apply when clean and dry - it takes about 24 hours for the glue on the velcro to set). Consider using just one side of your door when conditions are windy. Tuck your dome's skirt under your tarp floor and then tape your floor to your dome's skirt on the inside of your dome. Weight down your floor with all the objects you have (in high wind, wind will blow under your floor and lift it up shaking dust into the air. Seal the horizontal shingles with tape on the windward side of your dome and or any shingle that leaks dust.

Also see below: Shelter Systems' Life Support Ideas

Just the Parts: In case you want to mix and match

Geodesic PlayaDome 31' Diameter 31'x16' High Weight 270 lb. $2900

Geodesic PlayaDome 30' (one of our strongest domes) 30 'x 11' High, 706 sq', 190 lb. $1990

Geodesic PlayaDome 20' Diameter 20' x 10' High, 314 sq', Weight 70 lb. $920

Geodesic PlayaDome 18' (one of our strongest domes) 18' x 9' High, 254 sq', 60 lb. $780

Geodesic PlayaDome 14' Diameter 14 'x 7' High, 154 sq', Weight 40 lb. $640

Geodesic PlayaDome 10' (one of our strongest domes) 10 'x 5' High, 75 sq', Weight 21 lb. $480
Note: The PlayaDome 10 is a special order and is non-returnable.

Just the Sticky Back Velcro. Price: Eight yards of both "hook" and "loop" Velcro $25 (includes Shipping)Handy to secure your doors and any loose shingling from wind. Should be applied when the dome is clean and dry. Rubbing alcohol is handy to clean the dome prior to applying the Velcro. You may want to get more. You can also find this at stores and online. You could also use Duct Tape except for the doors.

Just the Extra poles (4 long poles). Just incase you brake a pole or two. Price: $12.

Just the General Purpose Grip Clips (2 sets of 4 each) These are handy for joining and securing tarps and other fabrics. Price $20

Just the Woven Black Sunshades 80% Shade 12' x 16' $40 (with 10 snap grips) it allows some of the wind through its weave handles wind better. Get at least one but 2 would be best. You can also use shade cloth from Home Depo. Do not use tarps they can trap heat and melt your poles.

Just the Woven Black Sunshades 80% Shade 20' x 20' $100 (with 18 snap grips)(with 10 snap grips) it allows some of the wind through its weave handles wind better. Get two of these. You can also use shade cloth from Home Depo. Do not use tarps they can trap heat and melt your poles. Get at least one but better would be two of these.

For Floors or Silver Aluninet 70% Sun Shades, Stronger Stakes and other Accessories.

Life Support Ideas for Burning Man

Shelter Systems' Suggested Life Support Ideas We suggest these items to help with what you might need on your trip to Burning Man. You can use this list to put together your own kit.

Support Kit Includes:
14 - 18" Stakes incase the ground is loose
Strong Bungee Cords if you decide to set guy lines.
Large Plastic Tub: to seal away cloths and other items away from the dust.
Smaller size plastic tub (for gear, etc)
Dust Masks: a must if you want to breath in a dust storm, you could wrap your head in a scarf
Goggles: a must if you want to see in a dust storm
Duct Tape: always handy (see heavy duty UV Duct Tape above)
Baby Wipes: to get dust off your hands, face etc with out taking a bath
Solar Shower:
Small Sledge Hammer: use for driving your shelters' stakes when setting up your dome
Rubber Gloves: if you use your hands the skin of your hands need protection against the caustic dust
Battery Powered Light: on for camp, one for bike (a must to protect you from collision
Extra Batteries
Plastic Bags: to keep things clean; dust will be every where
String, potential for lots of wind
Extra Grip Clips: handy for any thing dealing with tarps wind etc
glow sticks: extra bike and walking at night; with out which others on their bikes can run into you
shade cloth: keep your dome cool; make a shaded porch area from your dome to your car's roof rack
large heavy duty trash bags: to keep anything clean from dust
chapstick
tarps
a small first aid kit, including:
bandaids (multiple size)
antibiotic ointment
asprin or ibuprofen
tums
ace bandage
any required prescriptions
ice chest
small camp cooking stove
soap
can opener
sunscreen
tooth brush

food suggestions:
water, you can buy ice there
other drinks (soda or juice)
canned food is great (can leave on hood of car during the day and by sundown it
is piping hot and ready to eat, but make sure to bring can opener)
gatorade makes a powder to add to water--great when you really need to re-hydrate fast
string cheese
chips and other salty snacks
oranges (keep well and full of water)
single serving soy/rice milk cartons
couscous (cooks instantly- good with canned beans or pasta sauce)
beef jerky
dried nuts/fruit
chocolate (keep in cooler)
salt,pepper,spices to add to your food

Help us make a better suggestions by emailing us with yours.

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