The Mercier Kilo GRX gravel bike is my choice for rural area roads and Rail Trail riding. It is also perfect for light and fast bikepacking. Read the review and the modifications to ready this gravel bike for varied adventures.

My riding styles require a hybrid bike for gravel roads and lite bikepacking. This article details the process of building this versatile bike for the varied conditions and the few updates after a year of varied riding.

I found the BEST soft panniers for ADV riding - BUT they required a simple modification ($10.00 and 15 minutes) to make them bulletproof! Learn full details!

My idea of FUN is #bikepacking on lightly traveled gravel roads, away from the tourist traffic, through scenic northern and central Wisconsin! Learn about the gravel bike, my preparation, and hammock camping overnight on this adventure!

Need additional mounts for water bottles or bikepacking gear? Learn how to securely add bottle cage mounts to the frame or fork of your bike.

Full review of the Pirelli Cinturato tires for gravel biking and bikepacking, including tubeless conversion tips!

Overnight, mixed gravel and highway scrambler motorcycle hammock camping trip. Packing tips and meal prep for Sub 24-hour Overnight camps.

Walking tacos are a great meal that is fast to prepare and tasty. Enjoy at home or prepare in advance for camping. Here's the EASY way!

Cold-soaked oats are simple to prepare, nutritious and inexpensive. This breakfast is my favorite at home and in camp, with tasty variations

A 156-mile Wisconsin gravel bikepacking loop from the farm country to the national forest. Hammock camping in the cool, Spring rains.

Central and northern Wisconsin has thousands of miles of prime gravel roads for bikepacking. This report covers three days of soggy riding.

A bikepacking bicycle requires MANY added parts and accessories before it is ready for your first trip! Many choices need to be made...

There are many benefits when you convert your bike tires to tubeless. But there are also many potential problems in the process. Here's how:

My review of the ENO Skylite bridge hammock. This hammock packs the most design features with the best price on the market. Read more...

In this article I review the new Onewind Bridge Hammock. LOTS of potential with this innovative design - but some design flaws, too...

Overlanding for beginners is EASY if you start with short, one-night adventures. Learn how to use Sub-24 hour Overnights to build skills...

The BEST camping and hammock tarp provides maximum protection, versatility, and is ultralight. This article describes Randy's choice.

The Great Out There blog is the intersection between all types of camping and outdoor adventures, and the many means of accessing Nature.