Camping & The Outdoors
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Best Marine VHF Radio 2026: Fixed DSC for Irish Boats
Best overall for a powered coastal fishing boat: a fixed DSC marine VHF radio. Best for a sea-fishing kayak: a floating handheld with GPS and DSC. Best as a separate... -
Portable Generator for Camping: Inverter Wins | 2026
Best fuel-powered option: a petrol inverter generator. Best for quiet, light-duty camping: a battery power station. Best for a fitted campervan: a properly installed leisure-battery system. For your 2026 trips... -
Portable Gas Heater for Camping: Best Types 2026
Best for cold-weather outdoor use: a propane cylinder heater. Best for compact packing: a cartridge gas heater. Best for a mild-weather base camp: a refillable butane heater. The right portable... -
Neoprene gloves for kayaking: best choices 2026
Best overall for kayaking: a full-finger neoprene glove with a grippy palm and a close cuff. None of the named gloves below is confirmed as neoprene, so there is no... -
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... -
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...
