Shelter

Each burner's needs on the playa are very different. Some folks crave privacy, some shade, some need a place upon which to drape their theme camp. The different heeds allow us to rate various shelters by these attributes: sun shade, rain shelter, wind protection/resistance, privacy, portability and economy. Now, let's rate the average tent.

In general, the tent is designed only with privacy and portability in mind. From the smallest pup tent to the three-room condos you see on the playa they generally get an "A" for both. However, many models have screening that cannot be easily covered. these allow a LOT of dust into your tent and can become a privacy issue as well.