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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 | 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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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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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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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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Fresh Pineapple Year-Round
Enjoy the taste FRESH pineapple all year round. AND benefit from the FULL nutrients of fresh-picked pineapple with 40% MORE vitamin C!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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BONUS REASON: Why You SHOULD Be Eating More Freeze-Dried Foods.
Thrive Freeze Dried Foods offer a REAL solution to saving money! ZERO waste, less prep time, less clean-up time, and FREE home delivery!
Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 14, 202310 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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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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