The Dyrt Magazine

The latest camping tips, stories, and lists. From tents to RVs, The Dyrt covers the campground and beyond.

RVs parked along tropical seashore.

9 Perfect RV Parks in South Florida for Snowbirds

[UPDATED] What U.S. Campgrounds & Parks are Closed Due to COVID-19?

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[UPDATED] What U.S. Campgrounds & Parks are Closed Due to COVID-19?

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The Best Arizona RV Parks For Snowbirds

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Camping in These 10 Michigan State Parks Will Spark Your Wanderlust for The Great Lakes

Guest Contributor

Snow covered RVs parked in a winter landscape of frozen evergreen trees.

How to Enjoy a Lake Tahoe Winter with Your RV

Camille von Kaenel

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Our Favorite RV Camping Resorts and Destinations in Colorado

Guest Contributor

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These 5 RV Parks Around Santa Fe Offer History, Comfort & Adventure

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The Best Camping Spots near California’s Sierra Buttes

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10 Santa Barbara RV Parks for Your “American Riviera” Getaway

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Camping in These Iowa State Parks Offers a Major Midwest Adventure

Guest Contributor

21 Best RV Campgrounds in California, According to Campers [2019]

Britany Robinson

7 of The Best RV Trips For Your Next Summer Vacation

Wooden boardwalk leading to the coast surrounded by san dunes on Amelia Island.

Glimpse Florida’s Glittering Coast on an Amelia Island Camping Trip

Why RV Campers Love Traverse City

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Find North Country Charm on a Wisconsin State Parks Camping Trip

Viewpoint overlooking California's coastal cliffs and beach below.

These Orange County Camping Destinations Make for an Easy Escape to Nature

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See it All Down South on the Lone Star Hiking Trail

Guest Contributor

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Make Missouri’s Popular Swimming Hole Your Next Camping Trip

Guest Contributor

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A Snowbird’s Guide to RV Parks in Texas

Guest Contributor

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Awe In Arboreal Wonder At Giant Sequoia National Monument

Red off roading adventure van with bikes on the back parked beside red rock formations of Arches Nation Park.

A Vanlifer’s Guide to Free Camping in Utah

Jacob Hamblin Arch in Coyote Gulch, Grand staircase-Escalante National Monument

A Guide to the Scenic & Endangered Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

13 Awesome Las Vegas RV Parks For Casino Camping Galore

Find Free Camping In Florida, From the Panhandle to the Everglades

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Yes, You Can Find Last-Minute Camping in Northern California

Camille von Kaenel

7 of the Best Overland Routes in North America

Tents in the desert of Arizona at sunset.

How and Where to Find Free Camping in Arizona

RVs parked along tropical seashore.

9 Perfect RV Parks in South Florida for Snowbirds

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14 Free Oregon Campgrounds + How to Find More

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12 Free Campgrounds in California and How to Find More

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Here’s What You Can Access in Washington State with a Discover Pass

Lifestyle

9 Resources and Guides for New Full-Time Campers

Just Bought a Camper Van? Read This Before You Hit The Road

The Simple Guide to Solar Power for Camper Trailers

Left: Woman using charcoal grill outside of her RV. Right: guy grilling hamburgers at a tailgate party.

How to Plan the Best RV Tailgating Trip

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5 Top Savings Clubs for RVers, Fifth Wheels, and Trailers

RV Life Explained: Your RV Questions Answered by Full-Time Travelers

Lauren Fitzpatrick

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15 RV Books That Will Inspire You To Hit The Road

Margaret Fisher

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7 RV Camping Tips and Tricks for First-Timers

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How to Live Your RV Beach Camping Dream This Summer

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Everything You Need to Know About Wifi for Your RV

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How to Go RV Camping in the Winter, According to RV Experts

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Why Campers Are Obsessed with “Destination Trailers”

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How The RVGeeks Turned Their RV Expertise Into Real TV

(left) Image of an older RV parked by rock wall (right) image of a mouse

How To Keep Mice Out Of A Camper Van, Trailer, or RV

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Let These 12 Nature Quotes Inspire Your Next Adventure

What it’s Like to Be a Full-Time Camper Chasing Music Festivals

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How to Make Walmart Camping Surprisingly Comfortable

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18 Hacks For Storage and Comfort in a Camper Trailer

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The Trans-America Trail is Where the Adventure Begins

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RV Travel Makes it Easier to Master the “Four M’s” of Retirement

boondocking

Boondocking: The Complete Guide to Free Camping (Almost) Anywhere

Katelyn Michaud

Camper van driving over bumps on a dirt road.

6 Off-Road Campers That Can Handle Almost Anything

Yes, You Can Find Free Camping in National Forests! Here’s How

Meg Sheff-Atteberry

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Here’s What to Add to Your Primitive Camping Checklist

Design in the Outdoors: A Conversation with Amy Marks, REI Gear Designer

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Report: National Parks Service Sees Third Highest Visitation Year in History in 2019

February 28, 2020

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15 Simple and Delicious Camping Breakfast Ideas

February 21, 2020

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15+ Survival Books That Might Save Your Butt in the Wilderness

February 19, 2020

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What Is Oxybenzone and Why Is It Bad for You (and the Outdoors)

February 11, 2020

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“Devil’s Bathtub” Sounds Frightening But These Places are Beautiful

February 10, 2020

Gear

Camp Fare’s Pre-Hydrated Portable Meals Bring Home-Cooked Recipes to the Trail

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17 Gifts for RV Campers on Your Holiday Shopping List

Set Up The Best Boozy Campsite With This Insulated Wine Cooler

5 Travel Trailer Accessories That You Need For Your New Trailer

These 10 Accessories are RV Must-Haves for Newbies

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What it’s Really Like to Build Your Own Teardrop Camper

Small SUV towing a teardrop trailer parked in the mountains on a dirt road at a campsite.

9 Small Campers You Can Pull with Almost Any Car

Rosalie Rayburn

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The Dyrt Rangers: HeadSpin Outdoors Light Kit is a “Game Changer”

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See the Mercedes Sprinter That Overlanders Are Freaking Out About

February 19, 2020

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These Might Just Be The Best Vans for Van Life

February 12, 2020

These 7 Pop-Up Campers Are Surprisingly Roomy and Convenient

February 10, 2020

Stasia Stockwell

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Top 10 Glamping Tents To Elevate Your Camping Experience

February 9, 2020

Thea Voutiritsas

The Best New Piece of Camping Gear is an App

February 7, 2020

Water boiling in a backcountry camp stove.

The Best Camping Cooking Gear for Every Type of Camper

February 7, 2020

The Dyrt’s CEO Tested Canned Oxygen at 8,000 Feet, Here’s What Happened

February 5, 2020

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These 6 Truck Bed Tents Make Us All Wish We Drove Pickups

February 5, 2020

Two people and dog sharing camping blanket in the back seat of a car in the mountains.

8 Camping Blankets That Will Keep You Warm and Cozy Outside

January 31, 2020

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What Is a Carabiner and What Can I Do With One?

January 25, 2020

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14 Wilderness Survival Tools You Should Always Have in the Backcountry

January 18, 2020

Oomph Cooking Blends Bring Big Flavor to the Home or Backcountry

January 17, 2020

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8 Off-Road Trailers for All Types of Outdoor Adventurers

January 14, 2020

Guest Contributor

Woman with blue backpack overlooking a forested landscape.

17 Best Gifts for Backpackers to Wait Out the Shoulder Season

November 26, 2019

Flat lay of gear: shoes, jacket, umbrella, headphones .

Take Camping to the Next Level with These Cool Camping Gear Gifts

November 26, 2019

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These Kids Camping Gifts Will Get The Whole Family Outdoors

November 25, 2019

Flat lay of hiking and camping gear.

13 Camping Gift Ideas For the Gear-heads in Your Life

November 22, 2019

Save on Winter Camping Gear with REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale

November 15, 2019

Britany Robinson

The Holidays Can Be Super Wasteful—But These 6 Camping Gifts Are Not

November 15, 2019

Britany Robinson

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This Electrolyte Powder Will Keep You Hydrated At The Campsite

November 5, 2019

New Knog Quokka Headlamp Ditches Batteries with Ultralight Design

October 15, 2019

7 Coffee Gear Essentials for Campers Who Need Their Caffeine (Like, Now)

October 15, 2019

Margaret Fisher

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