JJ Sheridan 
Under Irish by-laws, erecting any tent or temporary dwelling on public own Irish Beaches is illegal. This includes no camping on the foreshore, car park, sands or sand dunes. Breaking the law can result in on-the-spot fines of €125. Getting outdoors for me is extremely important. It helps me maintain my mental health and improves … Lire la suite
Titanium Cookware is best for boiling water as it doesn’t distribute heat evenly. Aluminum cookware distributes heat evenly and is less likely to burn food. Aluminum cookware costs less than Titanium and slightly more weight. Aluminum Cookware is more functional than Titanium Cookware. I love to camp, and being a Chef, I love my equipment … Lire la suite
A 4oz (110g) canister of 80/20 blend of Isobutane and propane will boil 64oz (1.9ltrs) of water per 1oz (28g) of fuel Using a pocket rocket two burner. A 4oz canister will burn on full for 28 minutes and would boil 34oz (1ltr) of water every 3.5min. Being a Chef who loves to get out … Lire la suite
To cook food on a hike, you need a camping stove, fuel, and a ready-to-eat meal that requires water and a long-handled spoon. Place the water into your cooking stove and heat, then add to your ready-to-eat meal and seal. Once the cooking time has passed, use a long-handled spoon to eat from the pouch. … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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 … Lire la suite
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