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Camping Keeping Food Cold
Greetings, fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Today, we will discuss a topic of utmost importance when embarking on a camping trip – keeping your food cold when

Vango Atom Stove: Ultralight Stove Reviewed by a Chef
I’m a chef who loves to get outdoors and cook. I have used many different camping stoves over the years, and the Vango Atom Stove

Best Camping Skillet – Chefs Camping Cookware Guide 2023
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

How to Use a Platypus Quickdraw Water Filter
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

What is a Trangia Stove? Complete Beginners Guide 2023
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.

Which Alcohol Fuel Should I Use? Complete Guide
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

TRANGIA GAS BURNER. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MORE.
The Trangia Gas Burner is an add-on gas burner attachment for the Trangia Cooking systems, the Trangia 27, 25, Trangia Triangle and open Spirit Stove.

IS IT LEGAL TO CAMP ON A BEACH IN IRELAND? (GUIDE 2023)
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,

Titanium vs Aluminum Cookware. Our chef recommends the BEST.
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.

How long does a 4oz – 110g fuel canister last?
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

How do you cook food on a hike?
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

9 Must Have Item for Cooking at a Campsite (2023)
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,

What are Esbit Fuel Tablets? How to use them.
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

How to light a Camping Stove and the 4 tools you can use.
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.

Camping Cookware: Chef Advice on Stainless steel Cookware
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

Can I Camp in Winter in Ireland? A Beginner Guide
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

Butane vs Propane Camping Stove. Which is Best
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

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

12 Foods that Keep Well for Camping
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

How To Take Bacon with you When Camping
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