I've survived this year's Burning Man, and for whoever reading this I would like to share my thoughts: 1. Under direct sunlight, shiftpod gets hot, and a lot! The thing that cools your shiftpod the most is shade. Don't rely on your camp providing you with one (as I did). You may be on the fringe of your camp's shade structure and it will suck. Bring your own aluminet. Also, I did not try the pool noodle setup shown in the video, so maybe it will be enough, but I won't risk it next year, and will do both. 2. The evaporative cooler was super effective. However, It leaks, as the water condensates on the cooler's grid, so make sure it's in a small container. We used a plastic box's lid for it. 3. The soda can ventilation setup was alright, but it's definitely not enough to cool the shiftpod. I did not test whether shade + evaporative cooler would be enough, but I'm not sure whether the ventilation setup is as important as the evaporative cooler. Especially considering that 2 soda can fans consume 26-28 Watts, while 1 cooler (1 was enough for us) consumes only 8-10. 4. All ventilation setup (2 soda fans on max, 1 cooler) + 4 plugged-in devices (2 phones, 2 power banks) consumes around 70 watts. We had a 110W solar panel, so we were good. 5. I don't know how, but I'll look into a device to dry the shiftpod from the inside for the next year. When it was raining for >1 day, it sucked a lot, because despite our best efforts, everything inside the tent was damp. On the other hand, my tent did not leak at all, as my fellow campers' tents, most of whom had to use cups or other objects to drain water from their tents. 6. I don't think people show it often on their videos, but shitpod comes with a metalic "central pole" - it helps to stabilize the tent in high wind conditions, and to prevent the ceiling collapsing in snowy conditions, or when your camp's shade structure does not drain water, so it sags on the top of your shiftpod:)

@fernandohmoran

8 ай бұрын

thank you for your insights!

I keep coming back to this video. It's so helpful.

@bogdax

9 ай бұрын

Same. I rewatched it ~10 times.

@florindagonzalez5700

9 ай бұрын

I keep coming back, taking mental notes, I am trying out different things in the video. Going to try the pool noodles next. ^_^

Thank you very much for this video. I keep coming back to it for tips and to see how you solved same problems I am facing.

Hope these modifications are picked up by the makers of the Shiftpod. Great job of documenting the good and the bad - when trying to maximize your living situation while at Burning Man. The inside looks super clean. I am impressed

thats whats up cool to know you didnt put any extra shade structure over the top of the shiftpod. im planning to make a monkey hut to go over mine and I will have a AC unit but i can appreciate how you kept it simple and just used solar

I just order my shiftpod, and your video makes me feel satisfied and happy to make the right decision.

Thanks for sharing! Looks really roomy in that tent. Hope to make it out to burning man soon.

cool set up !!

awesome video....guess i gotta get me one of these for burning man

Omg you're my hero for figuring out the pool noodle shade structure @stationjeckmode9107 . What kind of tarp did you use on top of the noodles to create the shade?

I ordered my shiftpod 3 and got it. I thoroughly enjoy it. I live in south Texas and the weather gets HOT here. This was definitely a shelter. I added aluminate on top. Makes a huge difference, I need more aluminate. Lol I have watched this video sporadically again and again for tips.

@ZantherStone

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I just ordered my ShiftPod too. Did you make any additions to it?

@florindagonzalez5700

Жыл бұрын

No, no other additions. But, I saw a U-shaped air conditioner suits it well.

Please explain pool noodle setup. That's a great idea! Any instructions somewhere? Thanks!

Thank you so much for the videos - they've been so helpful! Wondering if your two small Fancii fans (in the air conditioning holes) needed to have filters on them or if they brought in dust etc. Thanks again!

@stationjeckmode9107

11 ай бұрын

It's a good idea to filter out all the openings to lessen the dust, but the dust is still unavoidable. By the end of the burn, I had layers of dust caked at the bottom of the buckets, but I still had cool air inside. Keeping the shiftpod minimally dusty is pretty easy if u filter the windows and keep the doors zipped. If u do make swamp coolers, all windows and doors should stay closed except for a hand-sized amount of the door unzipped. When running the coolers, the shiftpod will expand like a balloon and you'll feel air pushing out of the unzipped hole. This part is key so the air continues to pass through the shiftpod, keeping everything cool inside. This took me a few years to understand because the guy who showed me this on playa just told me to "google it" 😔 I ended up remaking my set up with bigger shade over the shiftpod and increased the evap fan's cfm rating. I've been meaning to release a new video on last year's, but stay tuned. 👍👍👍

I want the pink reflective rain cover.

Would you be able to lay out all the fans and solar panels you bought? Love this set up!

@stationjeckmode9107

9 ай бұрын

Solar www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5YZ6TP Fan www.amazon.com/dp/B072DSHKCH In the more recent years tho, I suggest a bigger solar panel connected to a small battery bank 50-100watts can easily fully charge one daily out there. Don't forget USB extension cables!

Thank you so much for this video, we are using a ShiftPod 3 this year as well and this was so helpful to prepare. Do you have a link to the fans you used?

@stationjeckmode9107

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Here u go and good luck! a.co/d/9NWAunI

I am going to try and solve some of the issues with a different approach. Using different materials and Magnets. But I need to buy one of those first and see what is possible. I do really thank you for making these videos.

@stationjeckmode9107

3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the love! 🙏🙏🙏 I'm glad this helped to get the ideas rolling. Magnets is definitely a good idea! If ur in the area they're having the annual warehouse sale this weekend. instagram.com/p/CM0BJ_KBjg4/ I don't get paid by them or anything. I just wanted to help and share how i did it without a gas genny. I was lucky enough to score a used sp2 from a friend and decided to figure out how to maximize this thing on the playa. Always fun improving what I can every year I bring it out. 😊

@jalo28

3 жыл бұрын

@@stationjeckmode9107 I found the video in regards to the eye bolts rubbing against the shiftpod itself interesting. And the fix to avoid issues while it’s folded in its bag. Since that rain flap does create pressure up there - was thinking of inflating some beach balls and wedging them up there and secure them with magnets 🧲. Anywho - thanks 🙏🏽 for the 411. Planning on BM 2022

@jalo28

3 жыл бұрын

@@stationjeckmode9107 oh, and it’s crazy how much Lithium Batteries have come along. Would head out there with fully charged batteries and replenish the power when the sun comes out. Should be able to stay ahead of the consumption. But I tell ya, you have saved me some headaches and time. The shiftpod still needs work to customize.

@jalo28

3 жыл бұрын

@@stationjeckmode9107 thank you so much for the 411 for the Sale. Just came up on a ShiftPod2 for $399 (One Door doesn’t work) but fine otherwise. And snagged a ShiftPod Mini for $199 plus plenty of other goodies they had. Pure Steals at that Sale 👍🏽

@florindagonzalez5700

2 жыл бұрын

Magnets!!! I didn't think of that!!!

Did you ever master the blast shield? Aka with the noodles / separator

This is great. Any chance you want to drop a link to your arctic ACs? How did you power those? Batteries?

@stationjeckmode9107

Жыл бұрын

a.co/d/3GiuJ4v they don't sell the exact one I have because there's newer versions now. Just make sure it's powered by USB. I power them with USB solar panels. Also, don't mind the reviews, these things are most effective in the dryest climate. That's why they're so effective on the playa

How did you get all that stuff out there holy shit

hi there! Great video! I just got my ShiftPod XL and I"m shopping for window filters. What kind did you use? THanks!

@stationjeckmode9107

4 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Here's the ones I used: www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHD2B7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u3HnDbYMK43M3

nice

BTW, yes, I came back again. Lol What are the little elephants dangling from the roof called? I don't remembered what they are called and because I cannot remember I cannot look them up to buy some. Thank you in advance!

@stationjeckmode9107

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming back! Here's the link - www.worldmarket.com/p/fabric-elephants-hanging-decor-347421.html

Can you link to the filters you got for the windows, please? Thank you for all the tips!

@stationjeckmode9107

Жыл бұрын

a.co/d/6CdOpzp here u go!

NEED TO KNOW THE SETUP THIS YEAR! i upgraded to shiftpod now that i have a significant other. Are you going to go fan or AC this year???

@stationjeckmode9107

Жыл бұрын

Going with two 5 gallon bucket colors this year instead 👍👍👍

Just curious what you used for filters for the windows in this video

@stationjeckmode9107

Жыл бұрын

Here u go a.co/d/2alvDos

Problem with those fans at Black Rock City... ya also had a ShiftPod full of Playa dust. I will keep my AC cooled ShiftPod, almost dustless during my typical 10-14 day stay.

@swift0nmyfeet

4 жыл бұрын

problems with which fans? also i dont see the playa dust?

@lightmindhypnosis1886

Жыл бұрын

What kind of ac did you use for your shift pod?

@jddr.jkindle9708

Жыл бұрын

@@lightmindhypnosis1886 hey their - I used a window unit, modified with ductwork. It was a 12kw btu unit.

@lightmindhypnosis1886

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m trying to decide between using a portable ac system or just a swamp cooler. Have you tried both?

BTW, where did people get different colored blast shields?😊

@stationjeckmode9107

Жыл бұрын

During the year the shiftpod2 was released, I saw at least several different colors and i don't see these things that often anymore sadly ☹️ I was at EDC last week and none of them had blast shields on them at all! 😱

Did you need fans at night? What was your power situation like :)

@stationjeckmode9107

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't have issues with the 100w panel and battery brick we used to power everything. Also didn't need to run a fan at night since the temp drop was significant. It's more of a "staying warm" situation after midnight.

What are the pros and cons of the shift pod vs diy hexayurt? I heard a hexayurt can keep you very cool

@stationjeckmode9107

4 жыл бұрын

Shiftpod is convenient since it's a pop-up and doesn't take as much cargo space as a hexayurt. If a hexayurt is done right, its actually alot more comfortable to sleep in through the day. I've been in hexayurts that stay cool throughout the day under the sun with no cooling needed. The only issue with hexayurts is the set up on the playa and the cargo space it needed to be brought onto the playa. I've been using the shiftpod for the past couple years and I like it fine. I thought it was fun figuring out ways it keep it cool inside. Just know that a reinforced tent is still a tent. A hexayurt has at least 1" of sunblocking insulation, depending how you build it.

@iamandreavodickova

Жыл бұрын

My hexayurt got super hot during the day when our power went out. And I had the thick panels.

What's up with the pool noodles?

@stationjeckmode9107

4 жыл бұрын

The pool noodles were used to create air space between the blast shield and the shiftpod roof. I kinda wanna try pool donut inflatables to see if that might work, but I've been more focused on an evap cooler this year

@Ranger5004

4 жыл бұрын

@@stationjeckmode9107 why no genny AC master race