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DON'T Overthink Camping Meals: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple)
Don't stress over camping meals! But don't eat inadequate or lousy foods you would NEVER touch at home. Learn how to eat WELL and SIMPLY ...

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 1, 20243 min read


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


Randy's Favorite Granola | Hearty Breakfast for Home and Trail
Learn how to prepare Randy's Favorite Granola for breakfast at home AND on the trail. Healthy and hearty meals can be easy!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 18, 20231 min read


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


"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


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


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


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


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


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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