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Must-have items for camping include a cooking source, fuel, lighter, pots and pans. Including a water container, cookware, enough food and water for each person, plus one more and a clean-up kit is ideal. With these essential items, you can camp in any situation comfortably. Cooking at a campsite should be something you look forward … Read more
Esbit Fuel tablets are made by mixing a Methenamine (Hexamine) with wax and are compressed into a tablet. It burns smokeless, doesn’t liquefy when burning and doesn’t leave ash. It produces 30 megajoules of energy per Kilogram and burns between 5 and 15 min. My first encounter with this form of fuel was in 1997 … Read more
Even if you have a stove with a built-in igniter, you should always carry another way to create a spark to light your camping stove. You should carry a disposable lighter, matches or a Ferrocerium rod. Having a backup method will ensure you can always create a spark to make a flame. As a professional … Read more
Stainless steel camping cookware is durable, cleans easily and won’t react with acidic foods. They tend to scorch food due to hot spots, can cost more and are not the lightest of options for camping. Stainless Steel is great for camping as long as you know its limitations. As a chef who loves to get … Read more
During the winter months, I often love the opportunity to go out in the wild and do a winter camp. I’m a chef, so Winter is a very busy time, but I decided to see what information I could find on camping in Winter in Ireland. I needed to answer the main question: Can I … Read more
As a Professional Chef and experienced camper, I know how important it is to choose the right stove when camping. Choosing the right fuel is very important to get the most out of your stove and ensure it works when needed. Which is best, Butane or Propane? Butane is best for all-year camping unless temperatures … Read more
Do you Need a Camping Knife? As a professional Chef with years of experience using knives on almost a daily basis, I will give my advice on if having a camping knife is necessary while camping. I use camping in my spare time to relax, and I will share my tips and knowledge to let … Read more
12 Foods That Keep Well For Camping. Essential Food List Using my years of experience as a chef and an avid camper/hiker I have compiled a list and ideas for food items that will keep well for camping. These items will give you a better understanding of what food to bring when you are out … Read more
How To Take Bacon With You When Camping It’s a well-known fact that bacon makes everything taste better. And when you’re camping, there’s nothing quite like cooking up a delicious breakfast over an open fire. If you love bacon as much as I do, then you’ll definitely want to bring some along on your next … Read more
Irish Guide to Wild Camping in Ireland I’ve been wild camping in Ireland for over 20 years and have visited some of the country’s most beautiful, scenic places. In this article, I will give you all the secrets and tips to wild camping in Ireland. I would love for everyone to experience the beauty of … Read more
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