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No Cook Camping Meal Ideas We all love getting out into the open to camp now and then whenever we can fit time in. It’s a great way to unwind and get away from the busy life of 9 to 5 or, in my case, as a chef, the 50+ hour weeks. I enjoy the …
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Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of modern life and looking to escape into the great outdoors? If so, wild camping in Ireland might be just what you need. Wild camping is the practice of camping in remote locations, away from designated campsites, without amenities or facilities. It’s a way to truly connect …
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Greetings, fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Today, we will discuss a topic of utmost importance when embarking on a camping trip – keeping your food cold when camping. As someone who has spent countless nights in the great outdoors, I can attest that having properly chilled food can make or break a camping experience. In this post, …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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