So quiet all of the sudden
Vad Tyst Det Blev
This is a really charming independent film in Swedish that has English subtitles added.
Power on the playa
For the past six years I've managed without electricity on the playa. This year I've decided to take my camera with me. Originally I considered buying a fist full of spare batteries. When I thought about it further, I realized I was going to need a power source for the BRCTC anyway, so I might as well tackle a solution to both.
I considered making one myself but decided I wanted to start off with something simple and reliable. I found a couple kits; CostCo sells one from Coleman and one by Sunforce but both of them seemed too flimsy for Burning Man. Then I came across the SLC300, a really solid looking system by EarthTechProducts. The solar panel looks like it will mount nicely on the dome. It looks like they've come up with a very nice design for the battery, with a handle to make it easier to carry around.
I considered a fuel cell system but the prices really turned me off. The ABC100 for example, a 100W fuel cell by Voller Energy is prices at 8,240.00 USDM.
"The ABC is a 100W portable fuel cell system packaged so that it is easy to carry and use anywhere, even underground."