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Primus Micron III Piezo Stove & Trek Pot Set Review - ''A stove that can take the rough and tumble of the outdoors, such a strong build quality, simplicity of use, whilst also cooking a wide range of meals.''

Posted by Trek Scotland on Dec 09, 2025

As we mostly work with groups in the outdoors, it rarely gives us the time to use super light and compact solo cooking equipment. We often use larger burners with the ability to boil water quickly and efficiently, whilst also relying on food options that have very little admin in terms of cleaning afterwards. It was great then to be sent a wee stove and pot set that was quite the opposite and som …
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The Ultimate Guide to Water Treatment and Purification

Posted by Andy Neil on Feb 24, 2025

Access to safe drinking water is essential when exploring the outdoors. Carrying large amounts of water is impractical, adding unnecessary weight and making hikes more strenuous. While bringing enough water for a short day hike isn’t a major concern, multi-day hikes or wild camping trips require water for more than just drinking—it’s also needed for cooking, cleaning, and making …
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Whisperlite Universal Multifuel Stove with Fuel Bottle Review - ''It really was impressively quick.''

Posted by Lois Fife on Feb 12, 2025

  My first MSR Whisperlite was purchased around 25 years ago whilst on a bike-packing trip to Austria, where access to fuel canisters proved impossible outside of major towns. This hybrid-fuel stove has many familiar features to my original stove but with the added capability to connect a gas canister as well as burning white gas, Kerosene and unleaded fuel. On my recent outing the temperatu …
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