Hi, i am René
I love nature, the outdoors, and everything that comes with getting out and experiencing the world. Me and the Outdoors started as a way to share my trips, experiences, and lessons learned with others who also love being outdoors.
Briefly about my approach:
DIY geek: I build everything from custom knives in exotic materials to alcohol burners from soda cans. If I can do it myself, I will.
Underwater Hunter: When I’m not in the woods, you’ll find me below the surface with my harpoon.
Keep it simple: Life doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be good.
For me, the ultimate luxury is not a flat-screen TV, but the flames of a campfire. It’s where I find peace, and it’s the earthy joy of the outdoors that I share here at Me and the Outdoors.
You can learn a lot more by following me on the pages below, and it also gives me the opportunity to create more content…
Why i started Me and the Outdoors...
I wanted to create a place where I could document my adventures and inspire others to take on their own adventures. Here, I don’t just share stories – I test gear, try out new cooking tips on the go, and find recipes that work in the wild.
The trips, gear and recipes...
Gear and equipment tests: So you know what works when you’re out there yourself
Everything from shorter day trips to longer camping and hiking…
Both easy and delicious recipes that you can make on everything from Trangia to primus and campfire.
About me:
I’m raised with scouting and tent canvas, and for me, nature is not a destination – it’s my foundation.
After 15 years of living in an allotment garden without electricity or water, I learned the value of the simple life. I was the first on the trail with homemade solar power, and I quickly learned that the best gear isn’t necessarily the most expensive—it’s the stuff you can build or repair yourself.
