Flat Out Blog — Customer Stories

Every so often, we come across a story that reminds us exactly why we do what we do – and this one's a special one. Meet Paul, a long-time Flat Out legend who first picked up his Original Red Multi-Reel™ back in 2003. That’s almost 25 years of service... hundreds of trips, thousands of winds, and one very loyal Multi-Reel that’s still going strong. Fast forward to October 2025 when Paul stopped by our stand at the Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo. He let us know about his trusty old reel, still in great working order after all these years. Needless...

When you’re heading to equestrian events, every piece of gear needs to work hard to earn its place in your kit. For one seasoned rider, setting up a temporary horse fence is a top priority to keep her horses safe and secure. Her go-to tool for the job? The Flat Out Multi-Reel – the ultimate solution for managing electric fence tape. The Flat Out Multi-Reel Advantage Managing electric fence tape can be a hassle—think tangles, twists, and wasted time. The Flat Out Multi-Reel takes the stress out of the process. Here’s why it’s the perfect addition to your gear: Easy...

Rod’s had a travelling shop at caravan shows for the last 30 years, he was very close with Flat Out founder Peter Van Mill, and has told me many funny stories about their antics back in the day. I gave him one of our stubby coolers a few years back, today he pulled it out of his pocket and showed me. It’s looking pretty tatty and well loved. He told me it’s been to every pub in Queensland, western NSW Victorian high country and then some. And when he’s asked what he’s up to he turns the cooler around and...