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A preface: apparently I had more to say about this than I expected. This got a little long; sorry about that. I'm really inspired by the topic, I guess. I've been a longtime rpgamer and a longtime camping enthusiast, and have combined the two on several occasions to much enjoyment. I hope this helps!

The campfire storytelling theater is a great venue for gaming, but you're right... you need to keep the emphasis on the story more than the rules. Minimal pen and paper, not too much dice rolling. Dice can work just fine, just be sure to use ones with high contrast ink colors... no blue ink on black dice kind of thing.

The fire itself is, quite literally, central to the experience. If you want to actually play around the fire, it will need to be prepared and tended with care. It will be simultaneously a backdrop, a focus, a primary light source, and the center of the game's seating space. In order to do all these things it will need some tending and attention, which can distract from game play. If the fire burns low and needs to be stoked, or starts smoking heavily and makes everyone's eyes water, it will put a serious damper (no pun intended) on everyone's experience. I'd suggest nominating a hearthkeeper from among the players, so you are free from the responsibility and able to focus on running the game. If you have someone in your group who is experienced with campfires, they can keep it burning evenly, with minimal smoke, without too much distraction to the rest of the party. Get plenty of firewood, and make sure your fire ring has plenty of airflow to the base of the fire... nothing makes a fire smoke more than a high solid ring which cuts off oxygen. If you're in a campground with one of those big metal rings for a firepit, see if you can dig a hole under the edge of it to allow air to feed the coals directly. It will make a huge difference.

For a moment of high drama, pyrotechnics can be a powerful tool. /u/ilikpankaks recommends tossing a pinch of dirt and moss into the fire for a little poof of emphasis; I'd suggest upping the stakes slightly... use flour or cornstarch or dry non-dairy creamer. Flour is cleaner on your hands and easier to use, but creamer is more flammable and produces a slightly more intense effect with less effort. Either one crackle slightly if a small pinch is tossed down low, or will flare brightly if a handful is cast higher into the flames... just be careful not to use too much. If you really want to go over the top with special fire effects (while still preventing a forest fire), you could go for an alchemical approach; but that may be overkill. (The chemicals are possible to purchase premixed for this express purpose, but where's the fun in that? ;) Most of the time, though, a simple plain fire is enough to create the mood. The primal nature of flames is enough to transport us all to a place where the veil between fantasy and reality is a little thinner. The pyrotechnics can be cool, but can easily be distracting. If you do use them, plan their use carefully and time them right... a burst of flame for a dramatic entrance or a combat effect, or a longer lasting color-change when the party travels to the faerie realm, for example.

For lighting, lanterns and headlamps are a little extreme and can spoil the ambience. They are great for things like food prep and getting around the campsite in the dark without tripping, but one everyone is seated around the fire's warm glowing light and the attention is focused on the game, a bright gas-fired hood lamp or pinpoint led spotlight backlighting everyone's faces or shining in their eyes can destroy the mood. I would suggest a more aesthetically pleasing alternative... get a pack of those LED light flameless candles and give one to each player. They are just bright enough to read by if you hold it close to the page, but with no risk of burning it or spilling hot wax. They are dim enough not to ruin your night vision, and keep the fire as the brightest source of light and the central focus of attention.

The story may require more narration on the DM's part, with more planning ahead of time, since there will be less opportunity to cross-check campaign material. This is a big deal. You can't be flipping through books and notes by dim light and still hold their attention. It's not the time for sandbox style, unless you're truly willing to accept the results of free-form spontaneous plot generation; which, don't get me wrong, is some of the most memorable gaming I've done. Just don't be surprised if, when you give your players a free rein around the fire, your entire game hook goes up in smoke (no pun intended). There's something about sitting around the campfire telling stories that changes people's perspective and, in my experience, makes them just a bit more uninhibited about taking dramatic action. I once ran a game around the campfire where the party started a fight with the quest-giver at the start of the adventure... not because they were murder hobos, but because they were fully immersed in character and the setting had heightened the feeling of tension. The paladin felt the nature spirit in the shimmering pond was too untrustworthy, too ungodly, and convinced the rest of the party not to trust it. I was faced with the entire adventure falling flat two minutes in. The firelight was crackling and cast a glow across the player's eager faces. They were rapt in attention, but I was about the lose my entire plotline. So, I ran with it... turned the spirit in the pond into the adversary, and turned the course of the adventure 180 degrees. But it meant I had to completely wing it for the rest of the night. It worked fine, but I felt like it would have been better if I had been better prepared for all possibilities. Bottom line: either set up a fully tracked plot with players willing to go along for the ride, or be prepared for full-on freeform story gaming with big on-the-spot decisions.

Good luck, and I'd love to hear about the results!

Is he full Shar Pei, how heavy are his wrinkles (can he pant effectively) and how lean/fat is he (the leaner the dog, the better)?

Being in the desert does mean low humidity is helpful in that his panting will be more effective, however it's AZ and the heat will be high.

How shady is the location? He will need good quality shade. Having a small bit of shade while the area surround him is baking, won't do him much good. The best would be some good sized trees (trees do provide a cooling effect) with some areas never getting hit by sun. If not that, he'll need a good sized area (not just a patio umbrella).

I'd consider one of those temp car tents like this one: https://express.google.com/u/0/product/9240326482241299587_14428592836010735232_10891564?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=tu_cu&utm_content=eid-lsjeuxoeqt%2Ceid-vqiqlmovzs&gtim=CPDum5vduN757QEQxoSjzPzR76prGLC1oL4BIgNVU0Qo4LiD5gUwrOKYBQ&utm_campaign=10891564&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmeOgM_voPrV24p_kJNuMo8n8tpWCwU4j8SwNK-PUDI7O4lVnQclaEkaAm65EALw_wcB You can roll up one side to improve the ventilation and keep one down if needed to maximize the shade. I'd also consider putting shade cloth - either over the tent if heat is coming through the fabric, to use as a side to allow better air circulation and/or additional shady area.

Shade cloth: https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Aluminet-Shade-Cloth-Panels/dp/B00KGFJU32/ref=pd_day0_hl_199_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KGFJU32&pd_rd_r=ec3cd2f8-602b-11e9-a944-2f3383ee933a&pd_rd_w=5Nmtq&pd_rd_wg=oRdtD&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=18VNP5RYP9DZS2EP2W2B&psc=1&refRID=18VNP5RYP9DZS2EP2W2B

I'd definitely get him a wading pool and keep the water a clean as possible. Put a tarp on the ground around it so he doesn't get dirty. While he may not care to get into it now, that level of heat may change his mind.

I would also make sure to have a hose around. With that low humidity, wetting him down will absolutely help. You will need to do it often.

Alternately, and perhaps better would be a misting system like this https://www.amazon.com/MistyMate-16030-Patio-Outdoor-Misting/dp/B00166J3ZA/ref=asc_df_B00166J3ZA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194003459169&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14037802612619025603&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005779&hvtargid=aud-643574997066:pla-312625313697&psc=1.

A fan may help in that a breeze will help his panting to be more effective, however, blowing super hot air isn't so great.

if you can get an insulated dog house with AC or Evaporative cooler that would be fantastic.

Alright...
Ol' Florida boy here, so I'm aware of the pain.

First, you need a good offset umbrella. Get the offset, so that the pole isn't in the middle of everything. Deck chairs are up to you. Everyone has their own comfort level for chairs.

I recommend a big ass fan that you can put far away, and that can move air across your whole area. If you're so inclined, a fan mist kit can help a lot too. This may or may not be convenient (or necessary) for you, depending on your setup.

I'm an outdoorsy kinda guy, and I'd rather hang out outside all day than sit inside. As such, I recommend Adidas Climacool Shirts. They make other styles than the golf/polo shirt type, but the fabric is amazing in the heat.

Keeping with the staying outdoors all day theme, I always recommend a good hat to keep you cool. Hats are, of course, a personal preference, but anything with a nice wide brim, and plenty of ventilation is great.

Now, a cooler isn't necessarily required, however, if you're the cooler type, then you can't go wrong with a stainless steel patio cooler. If that's a little outside your budget, maybe go for a plastic one. Those Marine Ultra ones can hold ice for days without a problem.

If you've got the cooler, but you're more of a mini keg kinda guy, you could get a jockey box kit to slap up in a cooler. If you had a decent sized cooler, then you could still keep some sodas or water in there.

Now, I don't know about you, but when I'm chillaxin' out by the bbq, I like to get down with some tunes. You can get some outdoor radio setups for pretty cheap. We always managed to hide speakers under the roof overhang, and this seems geared towards it right out of the box.

Now, I'm not much of a TV guy, but if you're hanging out with the friends and family, especially in the autumn, someone's gonna demand to watch the football game. I have a crappy little 32" TV that I like to pull out and connect to the stereo, so we can put the game(s) on. Get one you like. That was just the first one I found for under $200. The one I've got is an older model from Sharp, and has a matte finish on the screen, so the viewing angle is very wide, and it's pretty easy to see, so long as there's a little shade over it. Also, $200 isn't a critical loss of cash if it gets rained on. Though in the 5 or so years I've been pulling the TV, it has never gotten wet enough to be a problem. (It rains nearly every afternoon during the summer where I'm from in FL).

Those are just some ideas, and not a comprehensive list. I didn't mention anything about mosquito control, as I don't think I've ever heard anyone refer to Texas as "swampy".

Growing up camping with my dad is definitely one of my better memories. We always took cards and played games, but my dad also used it as an opportunity to teach me invaluable skills.

• Teach them how to tie some basic knots (if they don't already know them). Animated Knots is an awesome resource for this.
  
  
• Take them Snipe Hunting
  
  
• If you think they're ready for it, and they don't have one already, this is a great opportunity for them to get their first pocket knife. Granted I'm in my 30's now, but I got my first Swiss Army Knife on a camping trip with my dad and cherished it. He showed me how to use it safely and explained what each part was.
  
  
• After you're done cooking, including s'mores and such, you can get these packets called Mystical Fire that change the color of your campfire. Just don't cook over it, but it's pretty fun to have on hand.

I have

• Chill Pal PVA Cooling Towel (Ocean Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XKLYWFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ytOmDbPB9SMQ9this
  
  
• Chill Pal 12 in 1 Multi Style Cooling Band (Purple, Full Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D52VTW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3tOmDbM1VCJKT
  
  
• Chill Pal Mesh Cooling Towel (Twilight Purple, 12 x 40 inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9NBS28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ivOmDbP4BJATD
  
  They all work really well, but IMO the effects can be short lived and you frequently have to get up and wet them again. The PVA cooling towel seems to work REALLY well, I think it has something to do with the gel like consistency of the fabric. I think these are good things to have around. My heat intolerance is really bad, so every little bit helps.
  
  Also, I have an Embr Wave device, which I find brings short bursts of relief, but it takes a while between sessions and needs to be charged often. They’re also a bit pricey.
  
  Cold showers help a lot. When I’m overheating, even cold water doesn’t make me jump like it normally would, it feels very soothing. It’s just about finding the right temperature.
  
  Keep cool objects against your carotid arteries (basically just keep cold or cool items on your neck).
  
  Fans help. Use a plastic spray bottle filled with water and mist yourself. I’ve tried one of these and I actually find they work really well for me
  
  
• Handheld Misting Mini Fan, 4000 mAh Battery Operated or USB Powered Portable Fan with Cooling Humidifier, 4-15 Hours Battery Life, Water Spray Fan, 3 Setting,Quiet Air Conditioner for Travel and Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3QJ4RZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TzOmDbJ8YDEWW

They are spendy, but a roof top tent is great for road trips where you are making frequent stops and hitting up out of the way locations like some trailheads. The very reason I picked mine up. The first time you pack up (actually, unpack the next day) a muddy tent you'll understand why. They are quick to set up and tear down and you can deploy them pretty much anywhere your car can go. Give /r/rooftoptents a look.

Anyway, prior to the RTT, I used a couple of tarps that I rotated through for a ground cloth. Will help keep your ground tent clean and dry.

Keep your vehicle super-organized. I use 15qt hefty totes. Small so you can carry and store easy and clear so you can see what is inside. Before I saw the tote-light, my car would turn into a pile of stuff within minutes of stopping. Made packing the next day a chore.

Camp Chef Everest is my current favorite camp stove. Any old pot and pan will do. A little JetBoil is nice to quickly boil water for oatmeal, coffee or dehydrated meals.

A bit goofy, but if you like fires this elevated fire pit is really nice. Get the large version. I was a huge skeptic but it turns out I use it a lot. If you are at a dispersed site with no existing fire ring it lets you build a fire that leaves no trace. That said, smelling like smoke on a road trip isn't great so maybe forego fires...

Make sure you get an insulated pad for under your bags. Even on a warmish day they help. Ground can be cold even in the summer.

Copied and pasted from my reply in a related thread a few weeks ago about camping showers. This is a bit more involved than most people probably use, but it doubles as a both a camping shower and a misting setup for your canopy to provide cooling all weekend.

 

>We buy gallon jugs and a flat of water bottles for drinking, but our "utility" water comes from the water fill stations, or melted ice, depending on the use.

>Our shower is different than most camping showers you'll see people bring. We use a pump action garden sprayer like this one connected to a misting hose like this one that is clipped around our EZ-Up for general cooling purposes. When someone wants to shower, they disconnect the pump tank from misting hose and take it in to a small camping shower enclosure like this one to take a quick wash with the sprayer. The enclosure is lightweight and pops up so it's very quick to throw out and fold down as needed. It's a great combination system to get clean without the wait/walk, and also to keep your campsite refreshingly cool with the misting hose. Neighbors are generally impressed by the mist.

>More commonly, you will see people use bag showers like this one hung within something like this. Take down and set up as needed, or leave it up all weekend if you find yourself with a corner spot. Enclosures that are stable enough to hold the water bag can be expensive, though, so that's why I think our system is a little better and more versatile.

Get me out of here! I sort of like that here is no title. It is so simple and peaceful...

I love to camp. Everyone on here might be tired of hearing of how much I love it, but it is so peaceful for me. I love the idea that you can take a small load of camping equipment and basically live for the night somewhere completely gorgeous for sometimes zero cost.

My idea of relaxing is summed up in this picture here

Ooh. If I were to win, I would love to have these to make my campfire more magestic when I go camping with my brother's kids.

Mischief Managed!

There's an overarching theory behind how these will all help with a school experience. Which is, basically, that you need to have fun in between studying. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy, goes the saying.

• So, since we're talking about wine, I thought I should point out that one of my favorite ways of enjoying wine is with a nice bath. And what better way to make that prospect quite a bit safer, than with this piece of heaven?
  
• Next, we come to brooms. What else would a wizard or witch ride? You know what else is interesting about witches? According to Harry Potter, they basically enjoy a tickling sensation while pretending to be burned at the stake (I swear I remember this from the books). Since they're already having fun with it, I think they should have even more fun by turning the flames colors.
  
• You know who wears a lovely hat? Well, bonnet. A pretty, floral bonnet. Captain Mal Reynolds. I could surely use this to maximize my time enjoying Captain Mal's world.
  
• This one is a tough one. Because there are so many books I could want, but that's such a traditional explanation... So, since we're talking about books as a journey, I really wanted to put a choose-your-own-adventure book. But it hasn't come out yet, so I'll have to content myself with this journey provoker.
  
• Moving on to trunks. Trunks are storage, right? And I've got a bunch of jewelry that's just begging for a home. This looks like the perfect place for it.
  
• Finally, we come to capes. Superheros, wizards, Sherlock Holmes. All these people have a history of wearing capes. And wizards are a strange people, and we sometimes need to work to understand strange people. This book might help guide the way.

Not sure if this includes shipping but here are my recommendations.

This is under $5. I have it on my wishlist because I personally think it's really cool! it looks like a bracelet but its actually a watch. Super cool !
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00860FTNY/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1PSXSSP23WICQ

Under $10. I also have this on my list. You pour some on a fire and it changes the color! Very cool for a campfire or any kind of get together with family and friends.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1809Y62FKVEWU&coliid=I36K1K11RLGVD0&psc=1

Hope I helped thanks for the contest!

Okay so I did this in preparation for this year and it seems to be a success. I bought this mister kit from Amazon and paired it up with this pump sprayer. A 2 gallon sprayer might be nicer, but I already had this on hand. I connected them together by unscrewing the wand just downstream of the handle (so the handle is still connected) and connecting a 1/4" one-touch (also called push-to-connect) fitting. I think it was this one but it also could have been a 1/4" push-to-connect with a 3/8" NPT female... I can't recall. Thread it on using some plumbers tape. Then, just cut off the hose bib adapter on the end of the mister kit and plug the tubing directly into the 1/4" one-touch. Voila!


It works pretty well and does not leak. I found that if I pumped it up for 30 seconds, it would run for 5 minutes before the pressure got low enough that some of the nozzles started to drip a bit rather than mist. 10 seconds of pumping would get it back up to pressure for another 5 minute run. Keep in mind you'll want some sort of clamp to hold down the handle for you. Either that, or buy a pump sprayer that can latch in the on position. And bring zip ties to secure it to your EZ-Up. The clips that came with the kit are nice but zip ties help to really secure it nicely.

Hope this helps!

Hmm, we tried radiant heaters but found that they weren't really heating the area more efficiently than the electric floor registers that were costing us money. They were floor units though, not really something that would go above a desk. Are you talking about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Radiant-Heater-Electric-Outdoor/dp/B01L76CRR4

I was considering a tarp when I was first planning it out, but they were too heavy for my original plan. (hanging it from the walls and then supporting the center from above) I guess I didn't consider it again after thinking about a PVC-based support system. Maybe something like this but a bit bigger? Or I guess I could tie two of them together... https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Heavy-Duty-Survival-Blanket/dp/B01H4VAKYS

I don't know much about insulation, so I apologize if I have this wrong, but I think if I'm blocking the airflow that's a good start, but the heat would still leak out over time with R1 wouldn't it? The more heat I can keep in the less I have to run the heater to keep the space warm, I just don't know how to find the most efficient balance between weight and insulation. Would that just be R2?

And yeah... I've lived in cold houses before when I couldn't afford to turn on the furnace. It's definitely doable, but it's kind of miserable. I would be warm when bundled up but I would feel claustrophobic and start to panic, so I'd take things off and then I'd be cold and it would just cycle. I would prefer to look at what can be done to improve things before telling him to just toughen up.

This is what I did:
1. misting system
2. timer
3. water filter
And if you need it:
4. hose Y connector

I connected the Y connecter to the spigot, connected the timer to that and the water filter to the timer, misting system to the water filter. Spigot->timer->filter->misting system. The trickiest part is setting up the misting heads because they just give you a long length of piping and you have to cut it down and place the misting heads according to your needs. In the pack there are about eleven (don’t remember exactly) misting heads (they look like black plastic T’s) and one piece that looks like a misting spigot that’s actually a three way connector (the other ten are just two way connectors with the third being the misting outlet that you screw the brass misting head into). There’s also only one end cap plug that fits into the connecter hole for one of the misting heads to finish/cap off the line when you get to the end). Because I incorporated the 3 way connecter to have two layers of lines running parallel to each other, I just capped off the end of one of the lines with the end cap plug and the other with hot glue. A little janky but effective! So far, the misting system has been doing a much better job of watering the orchids than I ever was doing it manually. After you set it up you should do a trial run to see if all the heads are misting properly and if the timer works correctly. If you’re having issues with the misting heads not misting, try unscrewing them a little to see if loosening it helps. If not, I think they give you one extra brass misting head so swap it out for the spare and see if that helps. Good luck!

Looks awesome -- seems very comfortable, and definitely makes that patio a lot more visually appealing. Is /u/vulchiegoodness correct about not having set the posts in concrete? That surprised me; I would think that could be a problem pretty quickly.

I like your pallet table, btw. If it's only 90 degrees where you're working, I'm assuming you're some place with colder winters? Maybe during the winter you could put a [chimenea] (http://www.amazon.com/Deckmate-Outdoor-Chimenea-Fireplace-30075/dp/B0006HRWGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1409057448&sr=1-1&keywords=chiminea) out there? There are dozens of options for them, and some of them are pretty inexpensive if you're trying to control costs. IMO they look a lot better than propane driven patio heaters.

How old are you kids? Have they been camping before? Plenty of stuff to make them comfortable and happy. These Mystical Fire Packets are great and my kids (6 and 4) really look forward to using them. Good shoes, plenty of snacks and treats, maybe their own cookware. If your kids are older maybe you don't need to go this route. I just try to make trips as fun and exciting as I can for my youngsters to get them interested.

Heating the whole tent would probably be better done radiatively instead of heating the air. The classic canvas tent with wood stove heats mostly by radiation for example. On a related note why not use a wood stove?

The heater that you linked looks like it isn't an infrared heater. It has IR heat tubes but those heat tubes are used to heat up air with a blower inside that big box. Basically you want something that looks like it would be a good flood light. That heater is a giant box with a little window in the side. Not a good flood light. If it has a fan you probably don't want it either. This is also 1500 watts and looks like it would do a much better job.

Bring a blanket and preferably one that you can clasp together around your neck. Shrooms always make me feel coldish.

You need to think of your fire stuff. Portable grill? Charcoal? It's best for cooking. Bonfire? Best for atmosphere but restricts what you can cook. I'd personally be happy with hotdog buns and hotdogs which were cooked on a stick over a bonfire. By the time I get hungry, I have enough control over myself to cook a hotdog.

If you make a bonfire, then bring a small hatchet, sharp knife and a bow saw. You don't need these tools but if you got them, you can improvise furniture. You willlll need something to relax on. Either bring camping chairs or make some in the field.


Check out wilderness outfitters on youtube.

Maybe you wanna make a ritual of a sort of the mushroom consumption? How about you bring a nice big pot in which you make mushroom tea. First you labor to get firewood and get the fire going, then you watch as the tea is brewing. And then you all drink it together.

Bring portable lamps or these headlights. Flashlights are okay too but are annoying to use when you need both hands.

Maybe something funny like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008LM32QS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523283294&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fire+powder

That's a flame colorant. You throw it into your bonfire and the flames will have different colors.

Cool, you have a lot more people to worry about heating than I do ha! I personally use this one (Amazon - $57) because there's 2 people at it and it folds. The legs are wobbly and need some fixing before use though. Still a good option is portability is very important.

But for bigger groups, I see a lot of people using custom ones similar to this (Amazon - $87) since they are deeper and throw more heat to the sides. They do seem to let out a lot more floating sparks as it settles so these might put small holes in nearby tents if you add a lot of wood.

FWIW my next one will probably be this one since it has a top and opens from the side - easier to add wood when it's burning hot imo! Plus it still has those little ports for foot heat. I just wish it was something other than woodland creatures cut into the metal ha.

Good luck!

It's just a dumb-ass suggestion based on my experience in our climate zone (since I'm a camper myself)... But because you'll be in colder weather and in a season when it tends to rain a lot (and maybe even snow), to just make things super easy, have you ever thought of a double tent cot?

1. You're off the ground and dry,
   
   
2. You're off the ground and not cold from the ground,
   
   
3. They're super comfortable because they have a little give (being a cot),
   
   
4. You don't need a ground tarp, and
   
   
5. They can be set up and taken down in 1/3 the time of a regular tent.
   
   As for a fire, I bought an Outland 19" propane fire bowl on Amazon that gives off 58,000 BTU of heat (leg-melting heat).
   
   Just a thought since it can be cold in October. Have lots of fun!! :)

colored fire, would be beautiful and definitely mystical. have an absolutely lovely time at burning man! i hope to go someday :)

Mischief Managed (I have no idea if I'm doing this right, but you said to post them here, lol)

Riddle the First: Goblet. Since it is likely to be on fire, I might as well have some fun little Mystical Fire Campfire Fireplace Colorant Packets to toss into it. They make the flames change colors, without the use of an incantation.

Riddle the Second: A broomstick. I can't afford a top of the line Nimbus, so I've got to worry about getting splinters. Luckily I'm handy and could use this power sander to get rid of them and have a smooth ride.


Riddle the Third: A hat. I get horrible hat-hair, s the Revlon Volume Stay Titanium Hot Air Kit would be on my person all day, every day.

Riddle the Fourth: A book/multiple books. Most of my books are on the Kindle App now, and at some point I'd like to get an actual Kindle. I would give it the Verso Prologue cover. It's a Kindle holder that looks like a physical book. Pretty!

Riddle the Fifth: A traveling trunk. One problem with storing things in a trunk is that you end up with moth-eaten fabric. I plan on keeping moths out of my robes by spraying the interior of the box with the Cedar Spray.

Riddle the Sixth/Bonus: A cape! You know who wears a cape? DARTH VADER. How about a little cross-series cosplay mash-up? Darth Vader Costume With Cape, Belt And Mask This way I can have fun and pretend I'm using The Force, but really I'd be using legit magic. Plus, it would be funny to cast a spell while going "Khhhhh-shhhhhhhhhh". Nothing could go wrong with that. Nothing at all.

1. The perfect bed.
   
2. Bedtime snack
   
3. Jammies
   
4. Scared of the dark
   
5. Goodnight, baby.
   
   Bonus: I don't know, an ephelant.
   
   “She used to say she could taste sleep and that it was as delicious as a BLT on fresh French bread.”

you know propane is much more stable and cost effective. you can make a flamethrower with a backpack frame, milk crate,a pare burner. and a propane tank for really cheap. or buy the red dragon for like $283. They also work great for organic weeding in rocky areas, or melting snow.

You could make hot chocolate kits.

Get some dollar tree mugs to personalize , gourmet hot chocolate packets , awesome magic color fire shit , and throw some packets of marshmallows and peppermint sticks in there. Add cute holiday wool socks if you love them, and you have a fantastic gift basket for $33 ($3.3/person), or $77 ($7.7/person) with socks.

I have the fire pit in the picture and absolutely love it. Really handy, super portable and so far, durable as long as you store it properly after use. I neglected to do this with the first one, folded the mesh instead of rolling it as directed and tore a hole in it. The second and third fire pits are in great shape after about a year and a half of use (needed one for the car & one for the RV).

As great as it is, I personally wouldn't take it on a long hike.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D34J96Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the fire pit with this fire pad, which also rolls up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DPRWKLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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> I posted this(proof if you don't believe me)https://imgur.com/a/hgepj :
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> You want a flamethrower, there are much better options. Re-usable but profitable, I agree that is an advancement, but not enough to be greatly profitable. The space shuttle program sported reusable shuttles but was certainly not profitable. It has been proven SpaceX get huge subsidies. The fundamental idea of the HyperLoop is flawed, that is not so for reusable rockets. This just shows how close minded you are that you attack when your ideas are questioned. You have showed me that you can't think for yourself for do reasearch. Here is a high quality flamethrower, here is a mid-tier DIY one, and here is the equivalent of The Boring Flamethrower. As a hobbiest rocketeer I have a made bigger more substainible flames in my backyard for $5
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> EDIT: I fixed because i forgot the links

I put a Y on the hose spigot with individual isolation valves for each of the two parts. Garden hose is attached to one, misters are attached to the second.

Basically, yes, it’s permanently attached, but I ran it directly up from the wall in a corner so it’s as out of the way & discrete as I could’ve done it.

Link is below, it’s not the nicest mister system, aesthetically at least, but it works awesome & for the price it makes a huge difference.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC8BL7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2PonDbQK9B8EG

I live in Phoenix. I have Red Star sex-link hens....they look like Rhode Island Reds. They have done great for the last 4 years. Believe it or not, I still get about 4-5 eggs a week from each of them, even at the age of 4. Mine started to lay at 16 weeks of age. Laying really drops off during the winter (I do not provide supplemental light during winter) and during molt, which they do about every 7-8 months. In four years, I have only had 1 go broody.

They are heat tolerant (with shade) up to 100F. When it's above 100, I have low-pressure misters and a box fan. Before I got the misters, I would lose about one bird a summer when the temperature got over 105F.

I would suggest you dose an hour or so before sundown. So that right as you're coming up, you get to see the sunset. Besides, campfires are incredibly trippy in general... but when you add psychedelics, well...

Also, when I trip on shrooms, I tend to get in touch with.. for lack of a better way to put it... the 'mushroom spirit'. So I always want to stay low to the ground and wrapped in a blanket. So I'd say make sure you have extra blankets just for comfort. Also..

There's one more reason to wait until you'll need a campfire: ( http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 ) I've never used those before but if you can get one of your sitters to toss them into the fire when no one is looking.. heheheheh.
FUN WILL BE HAD.

if you like torching sugar, you will love torching weeds:

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1499564150&sr=1-15&keywords=weed+torch

The days of campfires are over and have been since before I was a teenager. Most backpackers have lightweight portable stoves and most car campers have propane camp stoves.

Campfires are great for large, established campgrounds like state and county parks, but they have no business being at dispersed sites or in the backcountry except in emergencies.

Here is a great alternative to an open fire if you just want a fire for the sake of having a fire.

I'm pretty sure this is an unpopular opinion.

THIS

Enjoy :)

Predicament? It's a gift! The universe has given you an excuse to buy a flamethrower. After pics please.

I wouldn't want to deal with that either. And I love a good camp fire.

So, build something on the cheap w/ propane. For example, I spotted a really sweet washing machine tub propane fire pit, mounted on a rim stand. It created just the right heat and ambiance, without any mess or worry of unintended infernos. Just add a propane kit.

[I hope you had a nice 11 hour shower, haha] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=E4OUYZHAGC8A&coliid=I2A2UOPQOUWAT6&psc=1)

Magic Flames, my kids love this.

https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Flames-25-pack-Creates-Vibrant/dp/B019HVTUGM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=magic+flames&qid=1557409699&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

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Edited to include a link. We use these at home.

There's actually a pretty simple solution to keep those snakes off your dock for good: link.

My gf and I weren’t sure on this either, so we ended up springing for one of these just to be safe!

Here it is...pretty awesome stuff!

You deserve a hug.

Edit: I just went to delete stuff and realized the camera is the least of my worries. My gf hasn't cared about the flame thrower, suture practice pad, or yeast infection cream that the vet recommended for my dog's ears. I don't think she would care about this.

Looks like a cobalt, or the Pontiac equivalent. If so it would be easier to use this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NI7PQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451523883&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=flame+thrower

This is the best I found on Amazon

No, that was a burst of flame. I'm pretty sure they just tossed sawdust into the fire. For something more impressive, you can get packets of different minerals and salts and stuff, which spark and colorize when lit on fire.

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant/dp/B008LM32QS

You need one of these portable campfires. Not the same, but better than sitting in the dark.

Yeah, it's much much easier to bring a propane fire pit instead. Works just as well in terms of creating a social space, you can turn it off when you're done, and there's no moop to deal with.

lol you’re not going to create a reverse heat island by buying a pool. My sister lived up by Desert Shores. It was still hot as hell.

You might want to invest in those little mister lines you can attach to building like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00166J3ZA but make sure you take care of it. The water out here is extremely hard. It will need to be cleaned or you’ll have clogged lines in a month.

If you’re worried about the dryness you need a humidifier for inside your home or relocate to Florida

This should take care of it.
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405282597&sr=1-1&keywords=flamethrower

Pretty cheap too

https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Flames-25-pack-Creates-Vibrant/dp/B019HVTUGM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498515531&sr=8-2&keywords=magic+fire

Hurry! There's only one left in stock Then you can end up on a trip with the boys in blue like this guy did!

Ah, I see. I just went to home depot to get a bunch of sawdust, and am going to try to pit fire. Do you know of any easy to acquire chemicals i can use as a "sagger" ?

I was thinking something like this might work https://www.amazon.com/MYSTICAL-FIRE-Colorful-flames-Campfire/dp/B009E8KJHS

Yes. Some of Ohio state parks you aren't allowed to bring wood into due to ash borer. Others, due to asian beetle, you can't bring it out of once you bring it in. And others are no in and no out.

Which is why I went out and bought one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Heininger-5995-Portable-Propane-Outdoor/dp/B008JORKP2/

Uses a 20lb tank in a 3 day weekend, so $15 vs. $50 in wood, and its great for hot dogs and marshmallows. Doesn't put out enough heat once it drops below about 50* outside though.

Here's something that may be of OP's interest.

Amazon link

In case you'd rather have a much, much, much safer flamethrower for your back yard chores: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG/ref=sr_1_1

Here is option that is more like a campfire and very portable, about 20" across.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008JORKP2

for anyone interested - http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383177379&sr=8-1&keywords=magic+fire

Looks like you need one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395174265&sr=8-3&keywords=flame+thrower


Kind of... but not so much.

Well, they do sell a flamethrower.

There's kits like this one, if you have a propane tank with a regulator, you could make your own burner i suppose. I'd never recommend that though unless you know what you are doing.

It's probably a pack of this stuff. My mom buys them and keeps them around for the grandkids. Mystical Fire Flame Colorant Vibrant Long-Lasting Pulsating Flame Color Changer for Indoor or Outdoor Use 0.882 oz Packets 6 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFVLVI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gyLOBbDCMC71X

Guys.

GUYS.

I found a flamethrower. On Amazon.

That's seriously a flamethrower. On Amazon.

And it's prime eligible.

If it doesn't work out, you can always buy a flamethrower to melt the snow instead :D

I wasn't aware until just now that you could buy a flamethrower via Amazon :O

These help

Mystical Fire Campfire Fireplace Colorant 0.882 oz Packets 12 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jLhBxb99GAQS8

They're copper tubes with different t powdered chemicals in them that you set at the bottom of your fire.

Edit: something like this https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00AFVLVI4/ref=asc_df_B00AFVLVI4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198075783498&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17012633457262576879&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033151&hvtargid=pla-349155025846&psc=1

Enjoy the ride!

Nope

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG/

I found a flamethrower.

Well Shit

With this.

Flamethrower https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG

Close: Red Dragon BP 2512 SVC 400,000 BTU Weed Dragon Backpack Propane Vapor Torch Kit with Squeeze Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI7PQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.FPgDbWHQQJJM

> Magic Flame

i guess this but its more than 99 cents

This should be standard issue in Australia now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI7PQG/?coliid=I2IJH4QGRPM1QH&colid=QTZ79UK4OS4U&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Magic Flames

You can get them on Amazon

They sell flamethrowers...

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00EYSRPPW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537365466&sr=8-3&keywords=mystic+fire&dpID=51WqpNf31TL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

probably good

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B008LM32QS

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-BP-2512-SVC/dp/B000NI7PQG

Just use this

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480551164&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+color+changing+packets

http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS/

Not quite the same, but what about this? Red Dragon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009E8KJHS?pc_redir=1409240467&robot_redir=1

you may need this... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NI7PQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501514524&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=flamethrower&dpPl=1&dpID=41K5yMOucTL&ref=plSrch

Ask and you shall receive

I bundle up and sit on the patio with one of these. One day I'll upgrade to an outdoor fireplace...

[this should help]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NI7PQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1372654658&sr=8-3&pi=SL75)

This more your style?

"Colour packet" is something that you can buy and throw into fire, or something like that? It may be a stupid question but I never heard about it, maybe it's not popular in my country.

//EDIT: okay, found it: https://www.amazon.com/MYSTICAL-FIRE-Colorful-flames-Campfire/dp/B009E8KJHS :D

An easier option is to buy packets of Mystical Fire. (Or similar). These packets have a mixture of various salts that give you a rainbow of colors for about an hour. Just drop the whole packet in the middle of the campfire.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/

No, I bought a packet that you put in fire off of amazon that changes the color, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rycZAb49XHATW This was a long time ago, and I’m fine. I also did not cook over it.

Something like these Mystical Fire packets.

I always bring some when I go camping so I can have a colorful fire in the woods.

Fire Forsure ... Try to grab these at your local academy or Walmart fire sticks

Don't know why you got down voted, this is real. You can buy the packs off Amazon that you toss in the fire to get multicolored flames

Mystical Fire!! https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00AFVLVI4

Omg, I'm so sorry for you. I have a "thing" about spiders, too; I'm not sure it qualifies as a phobia, it's sort of just, you know, blind terror. One of the first questions I ask in any relationship is "will you be responsible for killing the spiders?"... And, no, I'm not kidding.

So I don't really have any suggestions for you other than burn down your house (or school), check into a nice hotel, and move on with your life. I really just wanted to give you internet hugs and commend your bravery.

Maybe this? Stay safe!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NI7PQG?pc_redir=1409894314&robot_redir=1

The worst thing about those commercial fire color packets is that they contain PVC, which gives off nasty things when you burn it, like dioxins.

Here is an example product: https://www.amazon.ca/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjtDkruSC5QIVBYeGCh1oLg85EAAYAiAAEgIfP_D_BwE&hvadid=208340282565&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=2124&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7654768388467666065&hvtargid=kwd-331763882354&hydadcr=11757_9281833&keywords=color+fire&qid=1570198307&sr=8-3

You can see the PVC listed as the third ingredient. I'd honestly worry more about that than the metals salts.