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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 ...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 10, 20234 min read
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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 9, 20235 min read
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Hammock Camping Myths and Common Mistakes
Hammock camping is increasing in popularity. But hammock camping mistakes prevent many people from enjoying the outings. Avoid the mistakes.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 9, 20235 min read
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Part Three: How to Prepare the Healthiest, Most Nutritious Meals for Home and Camp
Your FRESH produce is months old, with only a fraction of the nutrients remaining? Learn about the cost-saving, nutritious alternative.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 3, 20238 min read
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Part Two: Plan the SAME Meals for Camping that You Enjoy at HOME with a Food Dehydrator!
A food dehydrator can be a great way to add quality foods and complete meals to your camping menus. Enjoy your favorite HOME cooking!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 3, 20235 min read
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The Way of the Canoe | Sigurd F. Olson
There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic of distance, adventure, solitude, and peace.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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The Singing Wilderness | Capturing the Essence of the Primitive
The ”Singing Wilderness” can be found at any latitude. It can also be found in both short visits and long expeditions.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Review: My Choice of Food Dehydrator
The NESCO Snackmaster is my choice of food dehydrator. It has all the features I need at a bargain price. I give it an honest 5-Star rating.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Over 50 Years of Woodcraft, Camping, Adventures
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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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Who Is George W. Sears? What Is "Nessmuk"?
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".
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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WELCOME to The Great Out There Blog
The Great Out There blog is the intersection between all types of camping and outdoor adventures, and the many means of accessing Nature.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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