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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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Lawson Hammock, the Tent Hammock

by Sarah Smith on October 29, 2015 3:18 pm on October 29, 2015

Lawson Hammock’s Blue Ridge Camping Hammock received top ratings from Backpacker and Outside magazine. It’s no wonder it’s so well liked.

1 min read
Gear

Bernzomatic Blowtorches for Faster Fire-Lighting

by Sarah Smith on October 26, 2015 6:25 pm on October 26, 2015

Torches can be very handy when camping. Here are two from Bernzomatic that I discovered recently:

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Food and DrinkGear

3 Packable Items to Help You Gear Up for a Boozy Camping Party

by Sarah Smith on October 13, 2015 4:44 pm on October 13, 2015

“3 Packable Items to Help You Gear Up for a Boozy Camping Party” updated July 18th, 2018 Let’s face it: camping is the perfect time…

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Gear

Think Outside the Bill: Camping Hats That Serve a Purpose and Look Good While Doing It

by Sarah Smith on October 9, 2015 2:52 pm on October 9, 2015

Everyone knows that camping hats are a staple part of an outdoor wardrobe. Throw one on and no one can tell you haven’t washed your…

2 min read
Gear

Need Campfire Music? Try Kala's Beautiful, Easy-to-Learn Makala Ukulele

by Sarah Smith on September 22, 2015 2:32 pm on September 22, 2015

Every now and then I am lucky enough to go camping with someone who brings a guitar and in turn, they are unlucky enough to…

1 min read
Gear

Windcatcher's No-Pump, Inflatable Camping Pad Will Change Your Camp Life

by Sarah Smith on September 9, 2015 4:34 pm on September 9, 2015

Kevin and I recently returned from Outdoor Retailer (the largest retailer show for the outdoor industry, often referred to as OR) and we’ve fallen in love…

1 min read
Lifestyle

Our 4 Favorite Summer Swimming Holes Will Cool You Off

by Sarah Smith on July 22, 2015 8:51 pm on July 22, 2015

Nothing satisfies like an old-fashioned summer swimming hole. Here are some great spots in the U.S. to inspire you… Get out of the heat and…

2 min read
Lifestyle

These Campgrounds with Disc Golf Courses Are a Hole in One

by Sarah Smith on June 30, 2015 7:03 pm on June 30, 2015

The beautiful thing about disc golf is that it can be played by people of all abilities. It is truly a family friendly activity, and…

2 min read
Gear

Top 10 Innovative Camping Gadgets You Need in 2019

by Sarah Smith on June 18, 2015 4:43 pm on June 18, 2015

For many of us, camping is all about unplugging from devices and enjoying the outdoors. However, there is no denying that there are tons of…

9 min read
Food and DrinkLifestyle

Camping Breakfast: Cook Cinnamon Rolls Inside Orange Peels by the Fire

by Sarah Smith on June 16, 2015 3:08 pm on June 16, 2015

Are you looking for something simple and fun to cook for your next camping breakfast? How does an orange encased orange cinnamon roll sound? This…

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