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Best cooking & brew kit: our top-scored picks

Right, here's the lot. Every bit of cooking & brew kit we've dug into, ranked by our on-paper score — that's our own desk research on specs, build and price across five things: product quality, performance, how much it helps you catch, ease of use and value for money. We haven't bank-tested these, so treat it as a smart shortlist, not gospel.

Top of the pile right now: RidgeMonkey Connect Compact Sandwich Toaster (7.7/10). Tap into any review for the full lowdown, the comparison and a buying checklist.

Top tip: match the kit to how and where you actually fish before chasing the highest number. A cracking bit of gear for big open waters can be overkill on a snug club pond. How we score.

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    RidgeMonkey Connect Compact Sandwich Toaster77%

    RidgeMonkey

    RidgeMonkey Connect Compact Sandwich Toaster

    Standard size, model RM124 (an XL size is also sold)

    RidgeMonkey's Connect Compact Toaster is built to make toasties over a stove, then split apart into two separate pans. Here's what the maker says about the design and who it suits.

    • Lightweight die-cast aluminium pans with fluoropolymer non-stick coating
    • Unique detachable hinge, so the two halves can be used as separate pans
    • Cool-touch removable handles with magnetic lock
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