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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...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Oct 12, 20236 min read
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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...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jul 17, 20235 min read
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FAST Campfire Quesadillas | Pie Iron Cooking
Expand your campfire cooking meal selection by including PIE IRONS in your cookware. Toast, bake, and fry an unlimited variety of meals.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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"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!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Camping on the Cheap | Fireplace Grate
Don't waste your money on an EXPENSIVE campfire grate. Shop for a BETTER and CHEAPER alternative!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 23, 20234 min read
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Adding A Solo Seat to the Sportspal 12-Foot Canoe
Installing a web seat in a Sportspal canoe for paddling and rowing.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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Portage Like A Beast
Portage Like A Beast decals - NOW available from The Great Out There
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 15, 20231 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 22, 20238 min read
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Canoe Tripping 101. Start Close to Home with S24O Canoe Trips!
The S24O canoe trips is an abbreviation for Sub 24 hour Overnights. This is the PERFECT way to add adventures to your busy calendar.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 21, 20235 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 20, 20236 min read
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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!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 16, 20236 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 13, 20235 min read
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Number One Reason You Need to Be Eating Freeze-Dried Foods
Save time and money by using freeze-dried foods in your menus. Eliminate time-consuming food prep. Eliminate food waste, too!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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Top TEN Reasons You Need to Be Eating Freeze-Dried Foods
Learn how to save time AND money by eating more freeze-dried foods. Prepare healthy meals in just minutes with ZERO food waste.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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