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== Waste policy == | == Waste policy == | ||
Firefly is a leave no trace event. We must be respectful guests to the owners of the land as well as the land itself. This means that you should make every effort to go home with everything you take in to Firefly. There are many sources of waste and it is the responsibility of every Firefly to manage their waste. Be sure to pack with you | Firefly is a [https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/what-is-firefly/leave-no-trace-lnt/ leave no trace] event. We must be respectful guests to the owners of the land as well as the land itself. This means that you should make every effort to go home with everything you take in to Firefly. There are many sources of waste and it is the responsibility of every Firefly to manage their waste. Be sure to pack with you receptacles for anything that needs to be thrown out after the event. | ||
== Food == | == Food == | ||
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==== Dry goods ==== | ==== Dry goods ==== | ||
When camping, dry goods should make up the majority of the food that you pack as it will not be at risk of spoiling and does not require cold storage. | When camping, dry goods should make up the majority of the food that you pack as it will not be at risk of spoiling and does not require cold storage. Remember to bring a strainer, or larger wired spoon to separate the water from the cooked food! | ||
'''Pasta''' - Easy to prepare, palatable, and versatile. Good source of fiber, but should be paired with a protein and some vegetables. | '''Pasta''' - Easy to prepare, palatable, and versatile. Good source of fiber, but should be paired with a protein and some vegetables. | ||
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=== Heat sources === | === Heat sources === | ||
====== '''''Read and understand the [https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/art-at-firefly/fire-art/fire-policies/ Fire Policy]''''' ====== | |||
Heat sources can vary depending on your preferences and budget. | Heat sources can vary depending on your preferences and budget. | ||
'''Propane''' based solutions will be reliable in most weather conditions as long as your camp brought enough propane. | '''Propane''' based solutions will be reliable in most weather conditions as long as your camp brought enough propane. | ||
'''Wood-fired stoves''' are available from a variety of vendors. | '''Wood-fired stoves''' are available from a variety of vendors. These stoves must be fully contained, and should burn wood completely, leaving little ash. Any ash or fire by-product must be collected and taken back home with you for disposal. | ||
Bringing in campfire wood is forbidden as there is potential to bring in travelling insects and microbes. However, as volunteers clean the grounds before firefly, there are piles of wood that can be used for stoves. | |||
As with all things at Firefly, please consider any byproducts of cooking and eating as waste, including organic materials. We have over a thousand | Wood is more challenging to use as the heat is not as consistent as propane or our stoves at home. It can take some skill. In general, you do not need a large fire to cook, just hot coals. It can help to build up a fire and let it die down a bit, leaving a low flame that can be maintained by adding small amounts of fresh wood. This method will also deposit a lot of black soot on your cookware, but this can be cleaned at home with baking soda and water. | ||
'''Charcoal''' is also an acceptable fuel source, although not recommended as you must collect the remnant ash and take it back home for disposal. | |||
As with all things at Firefly, please consider any byproducts of cooking and eating as waste, including organic materials. We have over a thousand fireflies and even if a waste product is biodegradable, it would litter the camps if left behind, as the timeline for degradable materials, including foods, can be over years. | |||
=== Cookware === | === Cookware === | ||
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'''Bedroll''' - Having some kind of pad underneath your sleeping bag is highly recommended. Not all camp locations will have even ground, and this layer of padding will help you sleep comfortably. This can be anything from camping-specific pads up to full air mattresses. Don't forget to bring a patch kit just in case. | '''Bedroll''' - Having some kind of pad underneath your sleeping bag is highly recommended. Not all camp locations will have even ground, and this layer of padding will help you sleep comfortably. This can be anything from camping-specific pads up to full air mattresses. Don't forget to bring a patch kit just in case. | ||
'''Sleeping bag''' - Average lows for New Hampshire in July are in the low | '''Sleeping bag''' - Average lows for New Hampshire in July are in the low 50's, so there is a small chance that the temperature could be in the 40's for a short time overnight. However, it could also stay in the 70's. You likely wont need a heavy-duty sleeping bag for Firefly but you should at least be prepared for chilly nights. | ||
'''Tarp''' - While not required, having an extra tarp and a means to stand it up, either by string to trees or tarp poles can help if rain occurs for an extended period of time. | '''Tarp''' - While not required, having an extra tarp and a means to stand it up, either by string to trees or tarp poles can help if rain occurs for an extended period of time. | ||