The Great Out There

08/09/2025

The LIGHTEST Bridge Hammock!

I have UPDATED my review based on more experience - see the review here: https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/review-onewind-bridge-hammock

Note: this bridge hammock is a BARGAIN. Currently only $70 INCLUDING the whoopie sling suspension! (Discount link in the article!)

However, experienced fans will want to make some modifications - which this article also highlights.

You can't beat the COMFORT and lightweight packability of this

Check out all the details at the link above. SAVE even more if you add the optional bug net - NOW only $10.00 extra!!!

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

08/08/2025

I made FIVE improvements to my Haven XL Tent for comfort and versatility!
New article! https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/five-improvements-haven-tent
(Follow link for DISCOUNT!!!)

Haven Tents

08/01/2025

Imagine the WEIGHT savings of NOT carrying a stove, cook kit, fuel, utensils! And the SPACE savings!
Now add in the TIME savings - and you start to appreciate the HUGE advantages of going STOVELESS for
Cold soaking isn't for everyone, but WHEN it works, it has HUGE benefits.
Thanks to Jupiter Hikes for this video. Check out the written transcript with my added comments for , , , and travel.

Full, FREE article:

Stoveless cold soaked meals are a staple of thru hikers who are weight-conscious. But there are many other benefits of stoveless "cooking" for other backcountry campers.

07/28/2025

NO - Wisconsin is NOT all flat, straight, boring roads!
Visit the "Driftless Area"!
PS. It's also the PERFECT area to break-in a new motorcycle and/or gain confidence in the turns!
Here is some recent video footage of one of the BEST Motorcycle Roads in Wisconsin!
https://youtu.be/atPqXm8bW08?si=s6orNgie-cuUC7a3
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Contrary to popular belief, all of Wisconsin isn't flat farmland (or trackless wilderness...)Some of the BEST motorcycle roads in the Midwest lie in the "Dri...

07/25/2025

The UNDISPUTED, Best Value in Adventure Motorcycles:
The new edition of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450!

I have ridden the Tail of the Dragon, Blue Ridge Mountains, to Key West, the eastern Trans-America Trail (TAT) the , and to Alaska on 650, 700, and 800cc "ADV" bikes.

I have ridden thousands of miles of nameless dirt tracks, the western Trans-America Trail (TAT), , , and Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail on 125, 175, and 250cc dual sports.

But the "Sweet Spot" is the 450cc Royal Enfield .

Not TOO big, not TOO small! Handles highway speeds. Negotiates rough trails. Cruises gravel roads. ALL at 70 miles per gallon!

BEST of all - the new Himalayan has MORE features than lesser cycles ( ) for $HUNDREDS less - or THOUSANDS less than other options ( , , ) - with THREE times the warranty coverage!!!

Compare the specs in this new article: https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/best-value-adventure-motorcycle-royal-enfield-himalayan-450

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07/24/2025

The 2025 Scooter Cannonball is in the books!

Another EPIC adventure is complete - but you can STILL support this event and the riders!

This set of FOUR design decals (TWO of each) is on sale for ONLY $10.00 - including mail to you!

TWO each of these FOUR designs! ONLY $10.00 total.
Go to the Ebay listing to place your order!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/396790657161

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As the owner of the GreatOutThere.online blog I am anothervolunteer supporter. As my contribution, I have collated a collection of decalsfor the 2025 Scooter Cannonball. Scooter Cannonball Decals – FOUR Decal Set.

07/23/2025

I upgraded to a Gen 3 Nissan Frontier as my tow vehicle. The factory suspension is worthless for anything heavier than a set of golf clubs...

Thanks to Alldogs Offroad Coop for providing the right combination of rear add-a-leaf springs and taller front coils to have a level truck!

Next, I smoothed the ride with a set of from SuperSprings International, Inc. These are polymer "springs" that provide progressive resistance as the load increases - and they take the bounce out of the heavier rear leaf springs. !!!

After the recent trip to the Black Hills and Badlands, I knew i needed to upgrade the suspension on the GoneCamper cargo trailer - so another set of were installed!

Now everything works together for better load carrying, stability off road, a smoother ride, and comfortable towing! Read the complete recap in this latest article: https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/boondock-suspension-modifications

07/22/2025

Testing out new soft panniers for the . (Full review to follow at GreatOutThere.online.)
140-mile mix of primo Wisconsin gravel roads and rural highways (about 75/25 gravel!)
Stopped once and recorded 75 miles per gallon! The is unbelievable! Powerful, comfortable, and economical, too!


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07/16/2025

Start small and close to home to build your skills and confidence for Motorcycle Touring!
We all enjoy watching videos and reading stories of epic, round-the-world adventures. But - the reality is that most of us have busy lives. Many novice riders get overwhelmed by the complexities and the unknowns of touring.
Add in off-grid wilderness camping and the whole idea of "ADV" motorcycling is intimidating.
The solution: the Sub 24-hour Overnight (that is S24O).
Learn the ADVANTAGES in this FREE article:
https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/adv-101-adventure-motorcycling-for-beginners

Adventure motorcycling for beginners should start easy with S24O. Enjoy short trips then string multiple days together. Low risk, max fun!

07/15/2025

Wat could be better than GENTLY riding a new motorcycle on slow country roads, searching for the tightest curves and hills?
Here's my recap of the 300-mile "Running In" process on the new RE https://www.greatoutthere.online/post/how-to-break-in-a-new-motorcycle

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The first 300 miles are crucial to break in a new motorcycle. Here's how I gently break in the liquid-cooled RE Himalayan 450 motorcycle.

07/15/2025

Breaking in the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450!
The pleasure of easy miles, hills, and curves in rural Wisconsin!

https://youtu.be/Ttk3gcBgho8

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How to Gently Break In the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450The first 300 miles are crucial in breaking in any new motorcycle engine and transmission.Royal Enfield...

07/12/2025

What GPS is the current favorite for motorcycle tracks (Backcountry Discovery Routes Driftless Roads USA etc...) Trying to AVOID the motorcycle-specific models and use the cheaper auto versions, IF possible!
The priority is the ability to download existing tracks.