In this article I review the new Onewind Bridge Hammock. LOTS of potential with this innovative design - but some design flaws, too...

Overlanding for beginners is EASY if you start with short, one-night adventures. Learn how to use Sub-24 hour Overnights to build skills...

Compared to ground tents, roof top tents offer warmth, security, and fast set-up. Learn how to choose the best rooftop tent design for you..

Don't waste your money on an EXPENSIVE campfire grate. Shop for a BETTER and CHEAPER alternative!

Start with the right boots for canoe tripping - OR convert an old pair of hiking boots for the wet work ahead.

Use your frying pan and two pie plates to make a Dutch oven for campfire cooking. Enjoy fresh biscuits and cobblers in camp.

Installing a web seat in a Sportspal canoe for paddling and rowing.

Portage Like A Beast decals - NOW available from The Great Out There

The BEST camping and hammock tarp provides maximum protection, versatility, and is ultralight. This article describes Randy's choice.

The poncho is a timeless piece of outdoor gear. But many people have not learned the MANY advantages for outdoor activities. Learn more!

There are many benefits of continuous ridgeline when pitching a tarp for shelter or hammock camping. Learn the advantages in this article.

How to stay dry when hammock camping. Learn what to look for when choosing a camping tarp, and how to pitch it for best results.

Save time and money by using freeze-dried foods in your menus. Eliminate time-consuming food prep. Eliminate food waste, too!

The ”Singing Wilderness” can be found at any latitude. It can also be found in both short visits and long expeditions.

Perhaps more than 50 years of devotion to woodcraft may enable me to give useful hints and suggestions to those who dream of the Out There.

George W. Sears was a writer for Forest and Stream magazine in the 1880’s. He used the pen name Nessmuk and wrote the classic, "Woodcraft".

The Great Out There blog is the intersection between all types of camping and outdoor adventures, and the many means of accessing Nature.