TWELVE Advantages of the Haven Tent Over Rooftop Tents (Part One)
The Haven Tent is a complete shelter system that has many advantages over rooftop tents, including cost, space, weight, versatility...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Review: ENO Skylite Bridge Hammock
My review of the ENO Skylite bridge hammock. This hammock packs the most design features with the best price on the market. Read more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jul 17, 20235 min read
Review: Onewind Bridge Hammock
In this article I review the new Onewind Bridge Hammock. LOTS of potential with this innovative design - but some design flaws, too...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 7, 20232 min read
"New" Campfire Water Billy | DIY Cheap Billycan
A DIY project to convert a coffee pot into the perfect billycan for campfire cooking. Do it yourself and make it better!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Campsite Minestrone Soup | Freeze-Dried Foods Save Time
Freeze-dried foods can eliminate both the initial food prep and cooking, along with the entire process of dehydrating food storage meals.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Backcountry Eats Minestrone Soup
One of the recipes in Backcountry Eats that you will look forward to after a day of adventure in the cold and rain, is Minestrone Soup.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 31, 20233 min read
FAST Five-Minute Fajitas | Home or Camp Cooking!
Learn how to prepare meals in a jar - in just minutes. Then cook and serve these meals in less than 10 minutes. No more fatty FAST food.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Camping on the Cheap | Fireplace Grate
Don't waste your money on an EXPENSIVE campfire grate. Shop for a BETTER and CHEAPER alternative!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Camping on the Cheap | Boots for Portaging Your Canoe
Start with the right boots for canoe tripping - OR convert an old pair of hiking boots for the wet work ahead.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 23, 20234 min read
Camping on the Cheap | BEST Camping Frying Pan
You don't need to spend a lot on camping gear. A little ingenuity can yield a BETTER frying pan for your camping meals, maybe for ZERO cost.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 19, 20233 min read
Adding A Solo Seat to the Sportspal 12-Foot Canoe
Installing a web seat in a Sportspal canoe for paddling and rowing.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Save Fuel, Save Time With A Cooking Pot Cozy
A pot cozy is only a layer of insulation around the pot. This insulation saves fuel since you can set the food aside and turn off the stove.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Portage Like A Beast
Portage Like A Beast decals - NOW available from The Great Out There
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 22, 20237 min read
Randy's Choice: BEST Camping and Hammock Tarp
The BEST camping and hammock tarp provides maximum protection, versatility, and is ultralight. This article describes Randy's choice.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 20, 20236 min read
STOP Eating Gravel! Substitute FREEZE-DRIED Beef, Pork, or Chicken!
Freeze-dried meats are superior to home dehydrated meat in EVERY way. Save hours of food prep AND enjoy a tastier, shelf-stable product.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 18, 20232 min read
The Forgotten, Versatile Poncho
The poncho is a timeless piece of outdoor gear. But many people have not learned the MANY advantages for outdoor activities. Learn more!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 16, 20236 min read
The Benefits of the Continuous Ridgeline for Hammock or Tarp Camping
There are many benefits of continuous ridgeline when pitching a tarp for shelter or hammock camping. Learn the advantages in this article.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 13, 20235 min read
Part 3: How to Stay DRY When Hammock Camping
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 10, 20234 min read
Insect Protection in the Great Out There
Nothing ruins The Great Out There faster than swarming bugs! Learn the PROVEN gear and methods for insect protection and enjoy ...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 9, 20235 min read
Hang Your Hammock Properly | Avoid Common Mistakes
Part 2: Learn how to hang your hammock properly for safety and comfort. We discuss the hammock, tree straps, and suspension.
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