Burning Man Tips for tha Playa #1

[ABRandPWD101]

Instead of buying a brand new pair of socks, maybe go to a secondhand store and buy a bunch of socks! That way, if you throw them out, you won't really be wasting them because they've already served their purpose for somebody else! :D They might also be cheaper that way!

[NerdFangs]

You rock!

[spicecrop]

I like the getting knocked out story. too funny

[swankrecords]

Johnny On The Spot. The thrones of BM.

[djhaig]

Thanks for sharing your experiences...

[BravoEchoAlphaRomeo]

water truck = bad idea. That water is non potable and may contain harmfull mirco-organisms. Just ask the driver where the water came from......not the Clean Truckie river....but icky sticky yucky waterholes.

[halcyonstyn]

@BravoEchoAlphaRomeo - Thanks. Addressed this in the second video, but I just changed the video description, too.

[randomvidz94]

@BravoEchoAlphaRomeo no offense to all so called burners but Burningman = rejects heaven haha !

[narcojloleptic]

I've heard that "Wet Ones" brand wipes don't burn your eyes like most baby wipes.

[DavidGoldenSims]

i had to stop listening to this guy when he was giving out dangerous advice. be wary. hippies dont know everything!

[chuckj911]

Can anyone help!!!! my girl friend and i have a RV we took to b-man last year but on our way back it blew a head... its in reno but need about $2500 in work.... if anyone could help me in anyway i offering to pick them up and feed them all 7 days.... i have 2 big beds and will sleep out side if i need to.... please if anyone can help in anyway let me know b-man coming soon..much love..

[chuckj911]

Can anyone help!!!! my girl friend and i have a RV we took to b-man last year but on our way back it blew a head... its in reno but need about $2500 in work.... if anyone could help me in anyway i offering to pick them up and feed them all 7 days.... i have 2 big beds and will sleep out side if i need to.... please if anyone can help in anyway let me know b-man coming soon..much love..

[rubbaducky04]

what if you're a girl in need of a "piss bucket"

what do you use?

[rubbaducky04]

@rubbaducky04 never mind spoke too soon question answered thank you:)

[iamborghini1]

"you want to have an opening that is perfect for flacid entry"

- Halcyonstyn

[GlambertHumanoid]

can you go if your 16-17 ? too bad none of my friends would be up for this :(

[plowmaster1206]

just throw the shit on the floor

[gilletteart]

Halcyon: I send out 2 links to virgins...the first timers guide and this video. You rock sweet thing!

[exspertwelder]

Ok fair enough sorry about that....See you there and I will have a cold one for you.

[exspertwelder]

OK fair enough sorry about that....see ya there and I will have a cold one for you.

[exspertwelder]

Get over it already...its camping he is not an expert on it no big deal people.

[halcyonstyn]

@exspertwelder - lol. Agreed! Just sharing some things I learned along the way. See you on the Playa?

[Mrsprinkles5]

@halcyonstyn It all was very useful information, I'm looking forward to next year already

[TheBunnyscreams]

you are so hot.

[triceratops111]

Like most of us so-called open-minded, non-judgemental Burners, I was prepared to scoff at this. But it's actually pretty funny and contains some decent tips -- nice!

[halcyonstyn]

@triceratops111 LOL! Thank you. I'll see you at Home. :)

[tphilp74]

Best opening line EVAR!!!!

"(long inhale) Greetings and Welcome..."

[xbostonxbeatxdownx]

:):):):):):):):)

[Kirpope]

Thank you so much!! Still a virgin. We're gong 2011!! I'll have to visit Pink Camp. : )

[Kirpope]

Thank you so much!! : )

[bizkin]

water truck memo,

DO NOT drink the water, it is not potable water and if you drink it you may find yourself inside a port o potty for the rest of the burn

[xbostonxbeatxdownx]

I love this guy.

[halcyonstyn]

@xbostonxbeatxdownx I love you, too. :) 

[Fuzzbuttuk]

God he has terrible presenting "skills". All you need to know is: Buy a Camelback - keep it full and use it. Sip from it constantly. Bring tubular plasters for your toes, and regular plasters too - your comfiest shoes will chafe you as your feet swell in the heat and the Playa dust works its magic. Bring a big bottle of moisturiser and put it on your hands and feet every night. If you have long hair, use leave-in conditioner....it'll save your life!

[halcyonstyn]

@Fuzzbuttuk - Thanks for the feedback. Personally, I find camelbacks to be terrible (I prefer gulping) and don't have the swelling issues you describe. Great tip re: moisturizer!

[nevesfred]

Great! Thanks....

[cuddlecore]

^___^ I love you so much. I hope one day I will meet you on the playa.

[halcyonstyn]

@cuddlecore I hope so, too! Come by PinkHeartCamp. :)

[9claudius]

Do you think this guy spends his evenings reading Thomas Aquinas and Marcus Aurelius?

[halcyonstyn]

@9claudius I doubt it. :)

[MaellePoi]

This video is awesome, both educative and fun. Thanks for this and can't wait to see you ride on the playa this year (finally).

Sparkles,

m.

[halcyonstyn]

@MaellePoi - YAY! Thank you. And see you at home!

[lowlandr]

lookin at a seashell you gifted me in 2006 as I watch this...good times...go but be ready!

[sween187]

on the pee issue, a think called a "pee mate", for woman,. wont need a bucket the a bottle will do

[halcyonstyn]

Nice. :) Women can also visit "Pee Funnel Camp" that usually has flyers in most port-o-potties

[PeaceIsRad]

I finally got a hug! I waited about 3 years. I didn't try to find you, just knew we'd cross paths one day. BM 2009 on my very last day before exodus I stepped outta the porta potty and there you were! Don't worry my hands were clean lol. Thanks for the HUG! Peace

[halcyonstyn]

You just made my night!

[halcyonstyn]

Yay! You made my night, I hope it is not our last hug. See you at Home, I hope!

[fallingwatter]

ok i just came across this video and i had to hit stop like the video said because i havent been to the site, Ill come back late ill look at the site tomorrow.

[horriblebastardfun]

piss bucket?? In the desert?? Just have a slash anywhere surely? On someone's tent?

[milycob]

Great video!!!

Very good ideas...

[TsukiKKun]

love your video very funny

hope to get out there to burning man next year

[Breakz]

nipple rings scare me but otherwise nice bod :P

I first learnt what Burning man was 2 days ago and am now thinking about doing a holiday in Nevada next year and heading over to burning man. Would it be better to grab a friend or 2 or do lots of people go solo?

[halcyonstyn]

It is a good idea to do a group. But you will meet tons of people along the way. :)

[tinasolizbrock]

I like you even more, knowing that your not on the other team. I would totally do you. I mean HUG you.

[hex37]

Not that I hold it against you, but are you gay? I mean, 1/2 naked all the time, bright pink hair, big ole nipple rings... It all begins to scream gay in huge, technicolor, raised arm with a limp wrist letters.

[halcyonstyn]

Not gay.  But always interesting to see how I am perceived. Hope you still enjoyed the tips. :)

[hex37]

I did, thanks.

[gezaklaat]

yeah!

[stockon]

@hex37

hex-- come out of the closet already.

[hex37]

@stockon

Gem Boy - Potter fesso on your favorates list and I'M the one expected to come out of the closet?

[stockon]

@hex37

bro-- I'm not in the closet -- I'm a happy homo. Glad you enjoyed my favs. Hope you didn't need to use to many tissues.

[ScribbleoraSonnet]

the glue gun will connect most things to most things hahahahahahah that made me burst out laughing

[SkiFantic]

Tips: Mescaline, LSD, MDMA, and Shrooms

[PeaceIsRad]

Hey man...see ya at the playa and hoping for a hug this time (O:

Peace Is RAD!

[purplecandycanes]

"Get used to the taste of wet naps..." Haha, I love it!

[Eklypz]

I've always liked this and forward it lots of my virgins, thanks!!

[papperwait]

this asshole faggot is so stupid it's so refreshing to see that youtube has not made him a star plus come on pinkie lol see how many people would be interested in you if u did your videos fully clothed . too bad a meteorite doesnt land on the fags @ burning man

[halcyonstyn]

I have LOTS of videos with me clothed. Why did you click on the one with me half naked? Says a lot more about you than me. Best of luck.

[stockon]

@papperwait

Stop hating yourself brother -- come out of the closet and express yourself instead of hating on others that do

[NorCalHerb]

this made me laugh out load a ton, thanks for the great info! hope to seeya guys out there this year!

[letzigstudio]

Thank You, Thank You ! Hubba Hubba Halcyon! I am finally burn bound this year & all set for my playa pilgrimage! Thanks for the valuable tips! See ya at the temple. Peace, Moon Dog Mike

[Ghasst]

I always chase trucks naked covered in soapy lather.

[rainydaygirl63]

this makes me happy I just got my ticket in the mail today!!

[SpikeEvolution]

So I'll finally be making it this year! Yay!

How about a new Tips from the Playa? It's only been 1 year and 8 months since this one came out :)

[Focoist911]

C'mon Hal. dont you think that the most important thing is that you pump yourself up to represent the best your gene pool could possibly be?

C'mon man, dont be dishonest now. You are pumped. And if you are thinking of coming to Burning Man like you been eating MacDonalds for three years, then maybe you shouldn't come, you know?

[methpipe00]

just remember that some water truck contain grey water(dirty/funky water) but they usually say that on the side of the truck. if the truck has a shower head on it, then its probly good clean water

[Afmech]

this is great advice for every year :)

[neonemu]

-giggles- Awesome advise about the water truck. Hopefully I'll be out there this coming year =) Weeee!!

[misterwhitefolkz]

You hippies need to be honest. This is a Fag-fest,plan and simple,This is just a fruit auditioning for dates.What a shithead.Save the trees,burn the queers!

[leetuberness114]

isnt that the truth.

[smurfieboo]

he's hot for an illiterate guy

[halcyonstyn]

what does that word mean? ill-what?

[irish42matic]

Could you be ANY HOTTER? Good advice, I agree!

[ajolene]

hahaha, hilarious!

[candlesburn]

Hot glue=burning man.

[hughcanada]

Nice vid! Looking forward to 2008!

[Kiyoshizoarz]

mudified is a wonderful word! *adds it to vocab*

[MagnumEvolved]

I WILL go to Burning Man. Some day!

My mind was designed for it!

Unfortunately, I live in Ireland and am 17...

Hopefully I will go in a few years.

ARRRRRRGH!

[ericalbrightsplace]

you dont have to fly to the u.s. to take acid and dress up.

[envisi0nary]

lol... I am so in love with this guy

[notenut]

fukin hot bad on this guy

[ekuska]

YEAH!  almost three weeks away from my first time.. great tips and you've given me some ideas for hats n horns.. Ive got tons of fur fabrics as well.. Ill check out your other vids about the camping experience.. Hey whats your thoughts on 'types of gifts' you should bring..? I hear a lot about that.. but dont know what I should bring..

[halcyonstyn]

Something personal - art or poems or copies of music. A food item is always nice. Plan on making a plate of something yummy and share it with neighbors. Or just be prepared to give your energy! Helping someone put up their tent may be the best gift ever!

[dragoontroop88]

Thanks man. This is my first year.

[halcyonstyn]

woo-hoo! have a blast.:)

[anthraxyulfo]

very helpful, this year will be my first burn. i'm very excited. :)

do you know if there are any buses that run from either OC or LA to the playa? I'm flying out from nyc, kickin it in cali for a few days, and then heading out.

[halcyonstyn]

Not sure about that. BUt thanks and good luck!

((HUG))

[bitrex]

Burning Man is an exciting time for everyone involved! Except for those fucking poors, who aren't invited and would totally destroy the whole atmosphere.

[halcyonstyn]

"poors"? I'm not sure I understand.

[oohsickahh]

I love you! ! ! XD

[halcyonstyn]

I love you, too!!!!

[Vuotaraaputin]

Thank you so so so so much for this video.

So helpful! Maybe not now, 'couse i am far too old to come to burning man alone, and have not even close as much money as needed... + i live in Finland :D But i will come when it's my time :) Many thanks and hope it will be fun this year too!

[mammal360]

You want to see shit on fire, copious amounts of booze, and to party as if your life depended on it? Join the ultimate BURNING MAN- The Military!! Perferably a unit with heavy artillery. You could probably catch a real man on fire at some point of this event. They'll even catch children on fire. Only those with a will of iron need apply. The rest of you will have to settle for this tamer version.

[EnnuiKen]

Burning Man is just a collection of hippie posers with nothing better to do than take ecstasy, ponder pretentious "art", and engage in sexually ambigious orgies. I can only pray that this year's gathering will be attacked and destroyed by Islamic terrorists while these sissies concern themselves with singing Kumbaya and "dancing" to techno. These idiots managed to burn nearly 3,000 gallons of fuel last year while ostensibly protesting global warming; they need to all be placed in work camps.

[halcyonstyn]

The event was NOT a global warming protest, by any means. It's a shame your ignorance has caused you to have such anger. I'm not sure your "hope they die" attitude is any more helpful. Clearly this event is not for you. Good luck with whatever you are doing to heal yourself and the world.

[burningblysse]

You are a sick bastard. Everything you wish on others will be visited on you. Remember that. What goes around comes around. Burners never hurt you, but you insist on trying to direct cosmic filth in their direction. Unlucky for you since you will certainly receive that which you wish on others.

[EnnuiKen]

Thanks for the advice, Deepak Chopra. Perhaps you'll get to write motivational op-ed pieces when America finally places all of you puerile nutjobs in detention centers. You'll be free to leave once you decide to act like adults rather than spoiled children who whine and bicker about television, globalism, and "the man". Hopefully your spirit shall be broken to the extent that all you'll be capable of it will be reciting the Pledge of Allegiance while you froth at the mouth in a near coma.

[halcyonstyn]

ohboy! maybe it is time for more tips! And yes, definitely will be ding a hug this year! ((HUG))

[Freealize]

This is huge. Thanks, bro. If I see you cruising around the playa, I'll gladly gift you my wife.

[halcyonstyn]

Ha ha!!! Then I'll make sure to bring extra water for her. ;)

[jduffm]

Ok Halcyon! Where's your Playa Tips 2008???  I can't wait to get home!!! ARe you doing a Hug Nation at center camp again this year? See you on the Playa!

[uberalles2]

Frank Zappa would say "Strictly Commercial"

Start another free festival. This time keep it free.

[Kinshasa9200]

this festival seems to have become a giant hypocrite! the prices look like something from a black market, smuggled through someone's ass. but i guess the price makes sure that its clean.

[eloudon]

This makes me want to go even more. I know a guy that does some really great neon art for display at Burning Man. I need to go soon. What an experience.

[PubeOfFire]

i wanna camp with this dude he knows his stuff : D awsome vid dude

[shoelessjess]

i gots to go along with the grey water comment... my mom got MRSA at sundance from one. only run behind the water truck if you have a great immune system and extremely minor cuts and scrapes.

as far as lady piss-buckets, I LOVE MY OXYCLEAN BUCKET. perfect size. waterproof lid. handle. stellar.

[thegietzen]

listen you see a lot of folks running behind the water trucks, NOT THE BEST IDEA those trucks basically ARE Grey water. as you'll see the words NON POTABLE on them and many times have additives such as stuff called "mothers milk" that help with dust mitigation, so not a real healthy idea to run behind them. For a shower I use a pump spray bottle with about a half gallon of water, works fine soak all water up with a towel or sheet, and it evaporates quickly

[halcyonstyn]

Yeah, in next year's video I'll def. include a warning. Thanks for the tip!

[wasabiP]

It's kinda romantic that way lolllll that was great ~

[earthglson]

on women's pee-buckets: there's a camp that makes piss-funnels for pee-buckets. Heard it works wonders

[HouseMusicTV]

nice

[burningmax]

dude you rock - your BM videos are great!

[louiselangara]

I love it!!  Great tips!

[MizzGen]

Those water trucks are tricky! This year I totally scraped my bottom from running in mud. I slid on my hip bone and onto my bottom.. left with scratches, mud EVERYWHERE feet, legs, bottom, stomach, hands AND arms.

so I clean off and realize my scratches are bleeding. this was no trip! I def was able to laugh it off even though is hurt like hell!

SO PLEASE PLEASE!!! BE CAREFUL! Halcyon is so right about a lot of things but this one in particular! :) :)

[redheadjokes]

lol, well done! I had to add to bm playlist.

[imlaboheme]

Magical! I love it! I love you! and yes, I think it's about fashion too! ;)

[gamccoy]

Burning man has breached that critical mass that takes cool things and turns them into a me-too commodity. It's time to find something else a little less well-known.

[TrampStampStudios]

Perhaps that is your experience. In a city of 30K, I beleive it is more than possible to find magic. I've had magical experiences the last 9 years. The art and the people blow my mind and remind me of my path.

[thatgirljj]

Love the socks!!! I am the queen of socks. Clean socks = Joy & Happiness!

But also, on the water trucks... you know that if you soap up behind the water truck, and then rinse off in it, you're essentially discharging grey water all over the roads. Not such a good idea.

[seanls41]

I was wondering the same thing actually.. Wouldn't the truck drivers get mad? Well, I suggest the steam baths. That's all I used last year

[Jakeview]

No, Geekeasy, playa people have simply evolved. You know, nature's way of improving itself. We've invented ways to make survival easier so we can fully express our creativity. Sure, hardships are a rite of passage but, nowadays, they simply get in the way of looking good.

[geekeasy]

Wow... I went to Burningman from 1995-2000. But back then, I'd just go without a shower all week except for pouring a 1-liter bottle of water over my head the afternoon before the burn.

Once Burningman was about survival, now it seems to be about Fashion.

C'est la vie.

[halcyonstyn]

I've been 1998-now.

And, as always, survival comes first. It what comes next that makes it all magical. :)