Bill Wiltschko wrote:
> The > point is, nothing is totally fire resistant for the application: > temporary structures that are easily transported. THERE IS FIRE RISK ON > THE PLAYA. I choose to take that risk with my eyes open. I also have a > fire extinguisher and a transceiver tuned to the MURS 911 frequency used > at BM. Until someone can come up with something less flammable, I think we're all stuck in the position of taking *some* risk. I spend many weekends in un-treated cotton or linen canvas tents among others doing the same. We cook over open fires and carry lanterns and torches. A few of us even (*gasp!*) use candles inside out rents. In all my years of doing this, the number of emergencies due to tents burning has been very low. In the single digits. We know the risks and we accept them. Now for the Hexayurt designs, these may well be deployed to people who are not aware of the risks and would need to be educated. I'd love to see a simple, pictorial sign indicating "No Open Flames" which could be affixed to the outside wall near the door. Just a thought. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en.
