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Kevin Johnson

Kevin is the Assistant Editor for The Dyrt, with bylines in National Geographic Traveler and Atlas Obscura. Although originally from the swamps of Washington, D.C., he's now based in the trees of Portland. He's been interested in geography and travel since seeing his first map as a kid, and is now working toward seeing it all in person. You can find him exploring the coastal beaches or a record store in his free time.

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Gear

17 Gifts for RV Campers on Your Holiday Shopping List

by Kevin Johnson on March 18, 2020 3:18 pm on March 18, 2020

Our recommendations for these RV camping gifts are based on providing value to campers across the country. Some articles may contain affiliate links. By purchasing…

11 min read
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Lifestyle

How The RVGeeks Turned Their RV Expertise Into Real TV

by Kevin Johnson on March 18, 2020 7:00 am on March 18, 2020

When Peter Knize and John Sullivan moved into their RV in 2003, their lives pivoted from office desks and housework to fresh air and the…

11 min read
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Gear

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

by Kevin Johnson on March 1, 2020 12:30 pm on March 1, 2020

As members of The Dyrt’s Ranger program, our community of campers are occasionally provided products to test out on real camping trips. For this outing,…

4 min read
Gear

The Best New Piece of Camping Gear is an App

by Kevin Johnson on February 7, 2020 1:02 pm on February 7, 2020

Tents, stoves, sleeping bags — “camping gear” usually refers to the same thing. So, normally when I say “the best new camping gear,” I am…

2 min read
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Lifestyle

9 Camping Apps You Should Download Before Your Next Trip

by Kevin Johnson on February 7, 2020 1:00 pm on February 7, 2020

Camping apps can save the day when you’re trying to find the perfect place to pitch your tent. Our list of the top 9 camping…

7 min read
Food and DrinkGear

Oomph Cooking Blends Bring Big Flavor to the Home or Backcountry

by Kevin Johnson on January 17, 2020 4:40 pm on January 17, 2020

Creating flavorful, clean meals can be a challenge whether on the trail or off; but the engineers-turned-entrepreneurs behind Oomph Cooking Blends realized it doesn’t have…

3 min read
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Gear

17 Best Gifts for Backpackers to Wait Out the Shoulder Season

by Kevin Johnson on November 26, 2019 9:46 am on November 26, 2019

Our recommendations for these best gifts for backpackers are based on providing value to campers across the country. Some articles may contain affiliate links. By…

13 min read
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Gear

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

by Kevin Johnson on November 26, 2019 9:46 am on November 26, 2019

Our recommendations for these cool camping gear gifts are based on providing value to campers across the country. Some articles may contain affiliate links. By…

7 min read
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Gear

These Kids Camping Gifts Will Get The Whole Family Outdoors

by Kevin Johnson on November 25, 2019 10:56 am on November 25, 2019

Our recommendations for these camping gifts for kids are based on providing value to campers across the country. Some articles may contain affiliate links. By…

10 min read
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Gear

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

by Kevin Johnson on November 22, 2019 2:27 pm on November 22, 2019

Our recommendations are based on providing value to campers across the country. Some articles may contain affiliate links. By purchasing through our articles, you help…

9 min read

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