"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."-- Plato
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.