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Bikepacking the Marshfield Mondeaux Loop | Wisconsin Gravel Bike Camping Route (Day 2)
A 156-mile Wisconsin gravel bikepacking loop from the farm country to the national forest. Hammock camping in the cool, Spring rains.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 25, 20247 min read
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Bikepacking the Marshfield Mondeaux Loop | A Wisconsin Gravel Bike Camping Route
Central and northern Wisconsin has thousands of miles of prime gravel roads for bikepacking. This report covers three days of soggy riding.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 11, 202411 min read
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Overlanding Lite Camping Trailer
An overlanding lite camping trailer may be the solution for adventurers who drive smaller trucks and SUVs. Learn the advantages and options.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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ADV 101 | Adventure Motorcycling for Beginners
Adventure motorcycling for beginners should start easy with S24O. Enjoy short trips then string multiple days together. Low risk, max fun!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jun 13, 20236 min read
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Embrace “Overlanding Lite Cooking” and Minimize Your Gear and Budget.
Overlanding lite cooking saves space, lowers costs, and increases efficiency. This system is 10 times BETTER than the trendy alternative...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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Designing the PERFECT Overlanding Camping Trailer
Why choose a trailer for your rooftop tent? What are the design features of an overlanding camping trailer? Learn the full details here...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 15, 20236 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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Tasty and Inexpensive Camping Recipes (You Might Eat At Home!)
With the addition of freeze-dried meats and vegetables, you can turn any rice, pasta, or potato side dish into a tasty and filling MEAL!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Overlanding 101 | Overlanding for Beginners
Overlanding for beginners is EASY if you start with short, one-night adventures. Learn how to use Sub-24 hour Overnights to build skills...
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 9, 20235 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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Loaded Potatoes | Delicious and Nutritious Camping Meals
Loaded mashed potatoes are the most popular backcountry meal for MANY reasons. Learn how to make your meal easier and more nutritious.
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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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.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 31, 20233 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 | Pie Tin Dutch Oven
Use your frying pan and two pie plates to make a Dutch oven for campfire cooking. Enjoy fresh biscuits and cobblers in camp.
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 25, 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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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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Shop Smart and SAVE 27%, 37% or MORE on Freeze-Dried Foods
When order at least $99.00 of THRIVE foods you will qualify for the wholesale discount and save 15% on the food and 12% on shipping!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Mar 14, 20238 min read
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Enjoy All the Benefits of Freeze Dried Foods for FREE
Refer a friend and they can save 27% on their food purchases - while you receive a 10% referral credit on your next order!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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