Camping & The Outdoors
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Best camping trolley 2026: Streetwize wins in Ireland
Best overall camping trolley for hauling gear in Ireland in 2026: Streetwize All Terrain Heavy Duty Outdoor Trolley. Best when a trolley cannot use the route: carry your gear in... -
Clay Pigeon Thrower: Best for Practice in 2026
Best overall: Champion | Workhorse Electronic Clay Trap for repeated clay practice. Best without an electronic trap: Wildhunter | Manual Clay trap. Best for paired targets: Wildhunter | Double Clay... -
Best balaclava for cold weather: fleece wins in 2026
Best overall: the Savage Gear Savage Fleece Balaclava for cold, still days in Ireland. Best for active walking: a lightweight synthetic balaclava. Best for a softer feel under a hood:... -
Best thermal monocular: FQ50L verdict for 2026
Best overall: Hikmicro Falcon FQ50L 2.0 for a thermal monocular with a built-in rangefinder. Best for compact carrying: Pixfra Mile 2 M625. Best for comparing published sensor figures: Hikmicro Falcon... -
Dog crates for working dogs: vehicle-fit wins in 2026
Best overall for dog crates for working dogs in Ireland in 2026: a rigid, vehicle-fit crate that you can secure in place. Best for easy cleaning: a moulded plastic crate.... -
Binoculars for hunting: 10x42 wins in 2026
Best overall for daytime stalking in Ireland: Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42. Best roof-prism alternative: Athlon Optics Neos Gen II HD 10x42mm. Best for seeing heat signatures: Hikmicro Habrok 4K HE25L... -
How to Choose Polarised Lens Colours for Fishing (2026)
Grey lenses handle most bright days on Irish lakes, rivers and the coast, but the light on the day decides the real winner. Amber, copper, green and blue mirror lenses... -
Marine Batteries for Boats: Best Fit in 2026
Irish electric-outboard and fishfinder anglers' marine battery setup is a deep-cycle power system matched to motor voltage and total load, with the aim of keeping propulsion and sonar stable for... -
Best Cool Boxes for Camping Trips in Ireland 2026
Picking cool boxes for camping trips comes down to one question: how many days are you away, and what needs to stay cold the whole time. A 15-litre bag that's... -
Boat Rod Holders for Trolling: 2026 Setup Verdict
Lake boat trolling for Irish anglers is a controlled presentation with the aim of keeping lures at chosen depths while covering water. Start with secure rod holders for boat and... -
Best Bilge Pumps for Small Boats in Ireland: 2026 Pick
Every small fishing boat in Ireland takes on water eventually, whether it's rain, spray over the bow, or a leaking skeg fitting, and the pump you have aboard decides how... -
How to Winterise a Boat Engine in Ireland (2026)
Winterising a small boat engine in Ireland means flushing it with fresh water, stabilising or draining the fuel, fogging the cylinders on two-stroke engines, and storing the battery somewhere dry...
