"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!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Apr 4
- 3 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Apr 4
- 2 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 31
- 3 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Camping on the Cheap | Fireplace Grate
Don't waste your money on an EXPENSIVE campfire grate. Shop for a BETTER and CHEAPER alternative!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 29
- 3 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 23
- 4 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Adding A Solo Seat to the Sportspal 12-Foot Canoe
Installing a web seat in a Sportspal canoe for paddling and rowing.
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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
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Portage Like A Beast
Portage Like A Beast decals - NOW available from The Great Out There
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 22
- 6 min
Randy's Choice: FAVORITE Camping and Hammock Tarp
Choose the tarp to provide the best protection in the worst conditions! My FAVORITE is a 12' x 10" tarp , along with plenty of stakes!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 20
- 6 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 18
- 2 min
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!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 16
- 5 min
Continuous Ridgeline for Hammock Tarp – or Tarp Camping
There are many advantages of pitching a tarp with a continuous ridgeline. These include faster deploy, infinite adjustability, and more.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 13
- 6 min
Part 3: Hammock Camping Myths and Common Mistakes
Choosing the CORRCET rain fly will insure a warm, dry hammock camping experience. Learn what to look for in this article.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 10
- 4 min
Protecting Yourself from Insects in the Great Out There
Nothing ruins The Great Out There faster than swarming bugs! Learn the BEST ways to repel and protect yourself. PROVEN gear and methods.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Feb 9
- 5 min
Part 2: Hammock Camping Myths and Common Mistakes
Part 2: Clearing up the confusion about proper hammock set-up. There are three parts to consider: the hammock, suspension, and tree straps.
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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 many people are dissatisfied with their comfort and the confusing options. Learn more here!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 31
- 2 min
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.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
- Jan 28
- 3 min
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.
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