Where to meet - On the mornings of cut, the crew meets in the Albertson's parking lot on University in between Hwy. 6 and Texas.  They have allowed us to leave our cars there.  The particular times we meet will be posted on the home page every week during cut.  For Stack, we usually meet on site fifteen minutes before our shift.

Be prepared. Here's a list of things you need to participate:

• Pot - This is the helmet everyone wears. You can buy one at Ol' Sarge's on Northgate (College Main across from Antonio's Pizza and Holick's). If you're just visiting, we'll have a couple of extras available, but supplies are limited. You will not be allowed in the woods or at stack site without a pot.


Painting your pot: OC Hog pots are all black with white lettering, have "OC Hogs" painted on the left side and your class year on the back (nickname optional - if you don't have one, you'll get one). Outside of the basics, you can put whatever you want to on your pot; quotes, stickers and designs are all encouraged. Get creative. Do not paint stripes of any color.


• Grodes - Or Bonfire clothes. Yeah, you'll need these, but specifically you'll need to wear clothes that you don't plan on using again outside of Bonfire. You'll only need one set. And don't wash 'em. That smell is good memories (even if your roomates wince when they get a whiff of it). Long pants or overalls and any ol' shirt will do. When choosing pants, make sure they're not too long or excessively baggy. Too much extra material will get in the way and could cause you to trip. Consider wearing a long-sleeved shirt or having a long-sleeved shirt to wear on top of a sleeveless or short-sleeved shirt.
  
  
• Boots - Leather work boots are mandatory. Steel-toed boots are recommended, but not required.  You can pick up a pair at Wal-Mart or wherever for around $20. If the cost gives you some trouble, let us know. We don't want shoes to be the reason you miss this experience.



• Driver's License - You have to have your ID to be admitted into the Bonfire sites.



• Food - Bring a lunch, its usually not provided on-site.  If you meet at Albertson's with the crew, you can buy what you need there before we take off.

Stuff that's good to have but not required:

• Extra water - We'll have a big water cooler, but you can never have too much water.
• Gloves - Work gloves keep your hands from getting torn up clearing brush and such. Leather is best. We'll have a couple of community pairs, but for the most part you'll be responsible for providing these.
• Equipment - If you have personal equipment you'd like to use, bring it! Our primary tools are axes, machetes, bow saws, and hatchets. (Don't bring chainsaws)

There's always more to learn. You'll pick most of it up as you go along. But if you absolutely need to know something right away, shoot us an email.

What is Student Bonfire?
Student Bonfire is a group of students working together to build and burn the annual the pre-Thanksgiving bonfire. It is being a part of something bigger than yourself, making friends that will last forever and a part of college you'll never forget.  For more information, visit the Student Bonfire website.

When is Bonfire?
Bonfire information and dates can be found on the Student Bonfire website.

What do Off Campus Hogs have to do with Bonfire?
Bonfire participants are broken down into several different crews. These crews are generally comprised of students who live in the same dorm or are in the same corps outfit. The Off Campus Hogs are a crew made up of Bonfire participants who live off campus.

Who can come to Bonfire?
Everyone is welcome at Bonfire as long as they are safe. The more, the merrier! However, any participant who doesn't follow the safety guidelines set forth by Student Bonfire leadership will be asked to leave.

I've never been to Bonfire before. Where do I go...
OC Hogs meet up before each cut to grab breakfast and carpool to the site, usually at the Albertson's on University Dr.  If you prefer to drive to cut or stack site yourself, the location and directions will be announced on the Student Bonfire website.

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