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Sarah Smith

Sarah is The Dyrt's Co-founder. Growing up hiking, canoeing, and camping in the north woods of Minnesota, The Dyrt is a natural extension of her life experiences. She has traveled to over 40 countries and trekked in Nepal, biked the United Kingdom, and climbed Mt Fuji. An avid camper, Sarah now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband Kevin (the other Co-founder of The Dyrt), and the original #DyrtDog, Brandy.

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Chocolate Galore: 5 Simple Chocolate Recipes for Camping

by Sarah Smith on October 17, 2016 10:10 am on October 17, 2016

Any Chocoholics out there? These 5 chocolate camping

2 min read
Lifestyle

The Dyrt is Now the Fastest Growing Camping Web App!

by Sarah Smith on October 2, 2016 7:51 am on October 2, 2016

It’s been a huge summer for camping. We started the summer with one mission: get campground reviews, and make it possible to know what a campground…

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Gear

Who to Watch in Outdoor Eyewear: Highlights from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016

by Sarah Smith on September 14, 2016 11:53 pm on September 14, 2016

Gear report: four glasses brands to watch from Outdoor Retailer, Summer 2016. In any outdoor activity, sunglasses are a good idea. They protect your eyes from…

4 min read
Lifestyle

What happens to National Park campers when the government shuts down?

by Sarah Smith on September 9, 2016 4:06 pm on September 9, 2016

Apparently when the federal government shuts down, National Parks notify campers with slips of printer paper posted at each campsite.

1 min read
Lifestyle

The Best of the Worst: 3 Nightmarish Camping Stories on The Dyrt

by Sarah Smith on July 27, 2016 7:53 pm on July 27, 2016

As dots on a map, campgrounds are created equal. But, as this collection  shows, for every 100 awesome sites there are a couple you should think twice about…

4 min read
Local

Camping in the Deep South and our Partner Spotlight: Wind Warrior!

by Sarah Smith on July 5, 2016 3:34 pm on July 5, 2016

Some of America’s most avid campers are in the Deep South, in states like Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. And they wouldn’t be active campers if…

3 min read
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Lifestyle

Would You Pay $195 to Camp?

by Sarah Smith on June 25, 2016 12:14 am on June 25, 2016

Many campers are reluctant to pay a $19 camping fee. But how about a $195 camping fee?

3 min read
Gear

The Dyrt on The Camp Kit: Full Camping Kits for Rent

by Sarah Smith on June 16, 2016 6:22 pm on June 16, 2016

Recently, we had the chance to connect with The Camp Kit. The Camp Kit is exactly what it sounds like: a fully stocked camping kit,…

4 min read
Gear

Camp Cooking With Biomass: The Silverfire Scout Stove

by Sarah Smith on November 19, 2015 7:19 am on November 19, 2015

Imagine a camp stove that requires no gas and no propane. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

1 min read
Gear

Hey Backpackers, Meet the Toaks Titanium Wood Burning Stove

by Sarah Smith on November 4, 2015 10:26 pm on November 4, 2015

  If you’re looking for a lightweight backpacking stove, this just might be the one.

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