Best Camping Skillet – Chefs Camping Cookware Guide 2023

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The Best Camping Skillet for gas stove or open fire is a light-weight hard-anodised aluminium skillet. This skillet will heat better, scald or burn your food less and packs away easy. If camping out of a vehicle I would choose a cast iron skillet for better heat control and the best option for searing foods. … Lire la suite

How to Use a Platypus Quickdraw Water Filter

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The Platypus Quickdraw hollow fibre Microfilter combined with a water bladder is a fill-and-squeeze water filter. It filters 1l of water in under a minute and can fit 28mm soda bottle treads. It Removes 99.9999% Bacteria and 99.9% Protozoa. I bought my Platypus Quickdraw Microfilter and bladder over a year ago and have it with … Lire la suite

What is a Trangia Stove? Complete Beginners Guide

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A Trangia Stove is a Swedish-made portable camping stove that primarily uses alcohol as its fuel source. The Trangia stove is a nesting cooking system. Pots and pans easily nest to create an all-in-one cooking system perfect for backpacking. A gas burner is also available. I’ve been using Trangia Stoves for many years and have … Lire la suite

Which Alcohol Fuel Should I Use? Complete Guide

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Methylated Spirits also known as Denatured Alcohol is the best Alcohol Fuel for your Spirit Burner. Ethanol Alcohol should be the primary Alcohol as it produces more heat but more soot. Methanol produces less heat and is more toxic. Look for BioEthanol as the best fuel for your Alcohol burner. I’ve been using Spirit Stoves … Lire la suite

IS IT LEGAL TO CAMP ON A BEACH IN IRELAND?

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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

9 Must Have Items for Cooking at a Campsite (2023)

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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 … Lire la suite

Is Having a Camping Knife Necessary? Chef’s Knife Guide

Is Having a Camping Knife Necessary?

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 … Lire la suite

Wild Camping in Ireland – How to guide

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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 … Lire la suite

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