correct equipment

[singlespeedman]

I am considering camping out at a star party for just a single night and wanted to ask about stove etiquette. I have already set myself up with red lights etc to protect night vision but what about boiling a brew / cooking tea? I have a little coleman stove but usually prefer to use my kelly kettle so I can boil up water at the same time as cooking but there will be some light from the top of the kettle as the material inside burns. Strictly speaking no flames would be visible but it will chuck out a little light.

[Moonshane]

I wouldn't want to face the wrath of observers when you ruin their night eyes.

just make it earlier in the day/evening and take a flask with you.

[damnut]

Hi Singlespeedman,

If you look on peakstarparty website there is a document on etiqutte for the event. Mostly common sense and courtesy, can be applied to all such events.

Regards

Damian

[nightfisher]

think i will take a flask, never thought about cooker flames, simple idea to fill flask just before dark with hot water

[BAZ Senior]

Just have a wander over to the tea tent, and have a fresh brew.

There should be hot water for the old pot poodle as well.

[great_bear]

During observing, faff minimising should be a top priority, so flasks are the way to go. The less fiddling about you need to do, the better.