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 | 50 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessHobbiesLeisureSports | |||
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This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté explains ... more
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This week, Shawnté tackles one of the most unfor... more
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Apple Podcasts5RobUllman
United States2 months ago - Makes me want to pet a buffalo.
I love this show! It’s great!
Apple Podcasts5blankphace.United States5 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 States6 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 States9 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 Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Italy/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  France/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  India/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Taiwan/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Mexico/Sports/Wilderness |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Japan/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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1. Jeff Legend Garmire
2. Sean Smith
3. Marek Bowers
4. Saveria Tilden
5. Pamela Zulalian
6. Lloyd Vogel
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