u/j_ortiz4

2026 will be my first burn, flying in from Florida and renting a SUV. Do any burners have any experience with this car tarp?

I'm staying at a camp that provides communal shade and such but not personal shade. I plan on sleeping in the SUV and using this shade to maybe help keep the car a little cooler in the morning. I'm coming solo and I can't travel with much. I don't plan on being at my personal camp more than sleeping, changing, grab-n-go, supply hub.

How did this tarp do for you?

I can imagine that I would need to upgrade how and what I use to anchor, but aside from that did the tarp do its job and survive? Would you recommend it?

Edit: if this one sucks, and it seems some think it does, what would you recommend? Or what do I look for in a tarp or shade structure?

Hey yall! First time burner here looking to see if anyone on here has experience sleeping in a U-Haul at Burning Man?

I've done lots of reading of the survival guides, first time burner info, etc. and am struggling to find some good info about using a U-Haul as shelter and transportation.

Some background:
Flying in from Florida
Volunteering with ESD and staying at one of their camps that allows U-Hauls
RVs are hella expensive as many of you post or reply on people's posts about RVs
Using a u-haul to rent/purchase/transport: bike, 15g of water, food, clothing, etc etc.
U-haul solves my need for transportation and shelter at night for a lower price
U-haul in the scorching heat also solves my problem of being a lone wolf and forcing me to hang out at camp more or just simply explore other camps

Any tips from experienced burners for a U-Haul?

AI keeps telling me to lay some reflective material on the inside, get some small lights, etc.

Say I did want to "hang out" in the U-Haul before it gets super hot? Any recs, tips, etc?

Thanks in advanced! See yall in the dust!

Kelty Waypoint Car Tarp