Why Your New Bike – or NEXT Bike – Should Be a Gravel Bike!
Gravel bikes are the BEST selling category for many reasons: they are fun, versatile, and DOUBLE your riding opportunities.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Aug 8
- 4 min
How to Choose: Hub-Drive vs Mid-Drive Electric Bike
Shopping for an Ebike? Your most important choice is hub-drive vs mid-drive electric bike. This article looks at the Pros and Cons of each.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jul 26
- 14 min
How To Convert Your Bike to Tubeless Tires
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:
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Review: ENO Skylite Bridge Hammock
My review of the ENO Skylite bridge hammock. This hammock packs the most design features with the best price on the market. Read more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jul 17
- 5 min
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...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 18
- 2 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 22
- 5 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 21
- 5 min
Canoe Tripping 101. Start Close to Home!
The S24O is an abbreviation of Sub 24 hour Overnight. It's the PERFECT way to add adventures to your calendar, and gain experience.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 16
- 6 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 13
- 5 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 10
- 4 min
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 ...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 9
- 5 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 9
- 5 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 3
- 8 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 3
- 4 min
Part Two: Plan the SAME Meals for Camping that You Enjoy at HOME!
When camping you can prepare the SAME meals you enjoy at home! Why settle for less? Learn how to pack and prepare complete meals.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 2
- 4 min
Why Settle for Mediocre Camp Food? Enjoy GREAT Camping Meals!
Don't tolerate substandard camping meals. Learn how to prepare the SAME meals you love at home!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 25
- 2 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 25
- 4 min
Review: Backcountry Eats, by Kevin Ride
A review of Backcountry Eats, by Kevin Ride. Everything you need to know to make your own hearty, one-pot meals for backcountry adventures.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 20
- 2 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 19
- 1 min
WELCOME to The Great Out There Blog
The Great Out There blog is the intersection between all types of camping and outdoor adventures.
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