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FTB's Autumn Sale has up to 70% off thousands of fishing products. Here is how to use it for pike, winter carp and restocking the tackle box.

Quick heads up: this post has affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I have not tested the STREAM range myself yet, so this is a round-up of the deal, not a review. EcoFlow has just kicked off a Halloween sale on its STREAM Series. It runs from 19 October to 2 November 2026, with up to 43% off. If you have been eyeing a home battery or a plug-in solar setup, this is worth a look. If you are weighing up home power, my

A first look at the Traverseon 1-3 person ultralight four season hot tent with stove jack. Specs and listing only, not field tested.

Quick, honest bit first. I haven't worn this shawl on the bank yet, so everything below is based on the Traverseon product page specs. I'll update this post once I've tested it. That's how I do things here: I test the gear, and I tell you straight when I haven't. Winter is nearly here, and so are the cold night sessions. If you fish carp through the dark, camp late in the year or live out of a van, you know the feeling. Your hands are fine, but your back, neck and head are fr

By Chris | Field tested by Life Gear Lab The best night vision binoculars UK 2026 compared in this guide are the WILDGUARDER WG9801, Hawknite 1 and OWLER1 — the top picks for UK carp anglers and wildlife watchers right now. Finding the best night vision binoculars UK has to offer comes down to what you actually need them for. Carp fishing at night, wildlife watching, camping, or keeping an eye on your van life pitch — the right choice varies. This guide covers all three WILDG

By Chris | Field tested by Life Gear Lab How this was tested: I've been putting the WILDGUARDER WG9801 night vision binoculars UK through its paces on night fishing sessions at the bank. Here's what I found. Night fishing is different. You're sat on the bank in total darkness, watching your indicators and listening to the water. Anything moving in the margins, another angler, a fox, something big rolling, you hear but can't see. If you've ever wanted eyes after dark, proper o

By Chris | Field tested by Life Gear Lab Finding the best sleeping bag for cold nights UK is exactly what this review tackles, putting the Traverseon Down Mummy Bag through its paces across five fill weights. Finding the best sleeping bag for cold nights UK is exactly what this review tackles — the Traverseon Down Mummy Bag tested across five fill weights for UK camping conditions. The nights are getting colder. October frosts, damp mornings, that sting in the air when you un

If you need an ALLPOWERS portable power station UK deal, Prime Big Deal Days is the time to move — up to 55% off across the range, plus an extra 10% off with code EXTRA10. Right, if you've been thinking about getting a portable power station for camping or van life, now is genuinely a good time to buy. ALLPOWERS Prime Big Deal Days is live from today, 12 October through to 31 October 2026, with up to 55% off across their range of power stations and solar panels. ALLPOWERS is

If you fish predator, you know Savage Gear. Pike, perch, zander. The lures are everywhere on UK waters, and for good reason. They work. The Savage Gear sale FTB UK is live with up to 40% off lures, rods and terminal tackle at Fishing Tackle and Bait, no discount code needed. Fishing Tackle and Bait are running up to 40% off selected Savage Gear products this week. Sale runs Monday 12 October to Sunday 18 October 2026. No discount code needed. The saving comes off automaticall

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This page lists real, named day-ticket carp fisheries across the UK, grouped by region. Whether you are planning a trip or looking for somewhere new within driving distance, use this as your starting point. We update it regularly as new information comes in. This UK carp lake finder day ticket resource lists 40+ real fisheries by region so you can find a day ticket water near you without trawling through outdated forum threads. All fisheries listed offer day tickets unless ot