Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
Rock Fight, LLCGear Abby: Outdoor Advice Without the BS! Sick of outdoor podcasts that gate keep, worship influencer gear lists, or make you feel like you don’t belong? Yeah, we do too. That’s why Gear Abby exists. With Gear Abby you won't get an ounce of shame or gear snobbery. It's just unfiltered advice, honest conversations, and the occasional 'WTF' moment in the wild. Hosted by outdoor journalist and advent... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureSportsWilderness | |||
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New to Gear Abby? Then enjoy this trip back in time to our third episode!
Shawnté Salabert and producer Colin “P.I.G.” True are back with another round of Gear Abby, where the gear questions get real... and sometimes a little gross.
This week’s adv... more
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles one of the most persistent debates in backpacking: did Cheryl Strayed's Wild ruin thru-hiking?
Then it's time for a surprisingly deep dive into backpacking water filters, freezing temperatures, storage tips, a... more
This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté and Colin tackle some truly important outdoor questions:
Why does the PCT seem to have a norovirus outbreak every year? Should beginner climbers always wear helmets outside? And if you were abducted by the Ice Planet ... more
Big Titty Mountain. Mushroom poop tabs. No-drop bike rides that definitely drop people.
This week, Gear Abby explores weird outdoor place names, the science behind mycelium-powered bathroom kits, and how to handle a cycling group that isn't living u... more
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I love this show! It’s great!
Apple Podcasts5blankphace.
United States3 months ago - Hilarious, informative
Love the banter between the two hosts and appreciate that their episodes cover actual outdoor topics that real people are actually interested in . No fluff. PS I miss the dings .
Apple Podcasts5KinkShamingIsMyKinkUnited States4 months ago - Love it w/an asterisk
Love this podcast -- funny and helpful -- but for the love of G-- or whatever, please turn off the notifications on your devices while you're recording; the most basic podcasting protocol, OK? Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5fpoonlineUnited States7 months ago - I laughed - and I learned?!
Ok, I’m sold! Love the length (30 min) for pre-work listen, laughed more than I expected, and even learned a thing or two! It’s also nice to hear a female voice talking about the outdoors - looking forward to future episodes!
Apple Podcasts5HerBeTheLuvbugUnited States10 months ago - Looks like a good one
Can’t wait for this! Great premise and host.
Apple Podcasts5Frank HermosaUnited States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Canada/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Australia/Sports/Wilderness |
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Gear Abby delivers practical, no-nonsense outdoor guidance with a candid, irreverent tone. Across episodes, listeners get real answers to gear, safety, and trip-planning questions, plus thoughtful conversations about inclusivity, ethics in outdoor culture, and the realities of aging in the backcountry. Notable strengths include a strong host rapport, actionable tips, and a willingness to call out hype or gatekeeping in the outdoors. The show often blends humor with solid field knowledge, making it accessible for beginners while still valuable to veteran adventurers who want pragmatic, accountability-minded advice.
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this podcast launched 10 months ago and published 41 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Marek Bowers
2. Saveria Tilden
3. Pamela Zulalian
4. Lloyd Vogel
5. Owen Comerford
6. Anastasia Allison
7. Dr. LeJean Lawson
8. Mike Gigello
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