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Storm Smarts, Trail Love & Trail Toilets
What should you do if a storm rolls in while you're backpacking with no shelter in sight?
How do you convince a partner to join you on a longer backp…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Satellites, Swamps & Summit Huts
Do you really need an InReach if your phone has SOS? How worried should paddlers be about alligators? And what’s that strange building on top of Moun…
3 months ago
Natural Selection on the Trail, Camino Boot Failures & Should You Crash a Trade Show?
Should we rip down the railings in national parks and let natural selection take over? This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles a heated question abou…
3 months, 1 week ago
When Trail Running Goes Mainstream & Your Ski Buddies Won’t Stop Drinking Plus: What's In My Pack?!
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles a salty question about whether trail running has lost its “cool factor” now that it’s gone mainstream and whe…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Minnesota Protest Questions, Poop Problems & A Netflix Climb
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles one of the most thoughtful (and emotionally charged) listener questions yet: how outdoor folks can show up wh…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Outdoor Stores Worth Saving? Plus: True Crime Reads & Kula Cloth Curiosity!
On this episode of Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles four listener questions that range from trail life to public lands policy:
Do brick-and-mortar outdoor r…4 months ago
Is Ethical Gear Real? Is Death Valley Alive? Is a Quilt Warm Enough? Gear Abby Has The Answers!
Are there any truly ethical outdoor brands or is sustainability mostly marketing?
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté Salabert digs into what “ethical” a…
4 months, 1 week ago
How to Eat on Trail, Learn to Ski & Save Your Chest
What should you actually eat on a long trail? Is there a way to learn downhill skiing without blowing your entire budget? And how do you find a sport…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Campfire Ethics, Hydration Drama & Thru-Hiker Reality Checks
Is it ethical to have a campfire anymore? Do you really need electrolyte drinks on every hike? And what happens if you don’t win a coveted thru-hike …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Elk Erotica, Shoe Talk & Gear of the Year
It’s a special holiday episode of Gear Abby!
This week, Shawnté and Colin turn the mics on each other to reflect on the year in the outdoors. They cov…
5 months ago