“To defeat Fortune, men must anticipate such evils before they arise, and take prudent steps to avoid them. When the waters have already risen, it is too late to build dikes and embankments.”-- Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
What calibers do people typically bring?
You're generally on your own for food. If you're not equipped for outdoor cooking, you can always find a hot grill or camp stove that someone will be happy to share. Likewise for utensils, condiments, and the like. Last fall there was a giant communal grill.