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'''Barley, sorghum, quinoa''' - Whole grains that are most similar to brown rice | '''Barley, sorghum, quinoa''' - Whole grains that are most similar to brown rice | ||
Online vendors sell nutritionally complete meals | Online vendors sell '''nutritionally complete dry meals'''. These only require boiling water to re-hydrate and eat. | ||
=== Plant === | === Plant === | ||
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'''Carrots''' can stay at room temperature for 3-5 days | '''Carrots''' can stay at room temperature for 3-5 days | ||
For other '''raw vegetables''', they will likely need some space in a cooler | For other '''raw vegetables''', they will likely need some space in a cooler. | ||
'''Canned vegetables''' will stay reliably sealed and ready to consume in any weather. | '''Canned vegetables''' will stay reliably sealed and ready to consume in any weather. | ||
=== Bars === | === Bars === | ||
Granola and protein bars are a staple pick-me-up for campers and hikers alike. They are good for snacks or | Granola and protein bars are a staple pick-me-up for campers and hikers alike. They are good for snacks or in-between meals, but often are not sufficient to replace a meal you would otherwise eat on your usual schedule. Just be mindful of the wrappers they generate. | ||
'''Meats''' | |||
'''Precooked meats''' can be good options to bring to Firefly as long as there is sufficient cooler space and ice. Typically, precooked meats will last a few days. Keep in mind that coolers are not as consistent as powered refrigerators, so expect that they will spoil faster camping than at home. | |||
Precooked meats can be good options to bring to Firefly as long as there is sufficient cooler space and ice, | |||
Raw meats will take the most care and effort to bring to Firefly | '''Raw meats''' will take the most care and effort to bring to Firefly. If you are experienced in their storage and preparation outdoors, you are welcome to bring them. | ||
Consider having separate waste containers for any meat products as they tend to degrade and smell more intensely than other foods. | Consider having '''separate waste containers''' for any meat products as they tend to degrade and smell more intensely than other foods. | ||
'''Ice''' | |||
Ice is delivered to Firefly daily, free for all, but please take only what is necessary for your cool storage. It is funded by donations that are collected online before Firefly. Please consider donating to the ice fund if you are able. | Ice is delivered to Firefly daily, free for all, but please take only what is necessary for your cool storage. It is funded by donations that are collected online before Firefly. Please consider donating to the ice fund if you are able. | ||
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When keeping food in coolers, make sure it is in waterproof containers. It is best practice not to drain the water from ice unless it begins to warm. | When keeping food in coolers, make sure it is in waterproof containers. It is best practice not to drain the water from ice unless it begins to warm. | ||
Water | '''Water''' | ||
A good rule of thumb for water is a gallon of water per person per day. It is a good idea to bring with you a few gallons per person, but there are reliable sources of water at Firefly for you to refill your containers. | |||
The primary water source is a manual lever pump. It is located near the steam bath. If at the steam bath, and facing away from the woods to the field, the path to the water pump is on the right. Operating the pump takes a little bit of learning to use as there is a bit of rhythm required to pump a few gallons of water. If you can bring a water canister heavy enough to stand on its own with a wide opening to pour into, that will work best. | |||
When pumping it is very important to be firm but gentle with the lever as it can break. There is a tendency to want to move quickly, but this can jar the mechanism and cause a breakage. The process is: | |||
# Press down on the lever the full length of it's travel with a firm hand | |||
# On the return, guide the lever back smoothly | |||
# Repeat, trying to avoid yanking on the lever at either end of the travel. Smooth and steady will work better than fast and hurried. | |||
There is a backup electric pump in upper parking in the event that the manual pump goes down. This is a much simpler to operate as it is a normal faucet, but will only be used as backup. | |||
== Containers Electrolytes Hydration is very important while camping in the summer, and the possibility of dehydration at Firefly is significant. Be sure that you are consuming enough salts by any means you are comfortable. It is a very good idea to bring electrolyte packets either for everyday hydration, or consumed if your or someone around you is experiencing dehydration. The body needs salts in order to properly hydrate, so just water alone isn’t enough, especially if it is hot and you are not following the diet you normally would at home. == | |||
Cooking | Cooking | ||
Heat sources | Heat sources | ||