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Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears

Rock Fight, LLC
Backpacking
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Gear
Outdoor Culture
Trail Running
Hiking Boots
Trail Runners
Bidets
Mountain Running
Pacific Crest Trail
Environmental Protection
Sustainability In Hiking
Leave No Trace
Kilimanjaro
Cowboy Camping
Safety In the Outdoors
REI
Yosemite
Outdoor Waste Management
Naming Mountains

Gear 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

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This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté celebrates hitting double digits with stories that prove adventure takes many forms. From near-death river crossings to, uh, 'creative' trail recreation.

Episode Highlights

• Scariest Moments Outdoors: Shawnté reliv... more

This week Shawnté welcomes the Kilian Jornet to Gear Abby (yes, seriously).

They cover mountain running, mindset, and how to lighten up both your pack and your attitude.

This weeks questions cover:

• Kilian’s Beta: How to safely merge trail runnin... more

This week, Shawnté dives deep into the strange, useful, and occasionally awkward corners of outdoor life from rattlesnake etiquette to National Park wedding logistics, backcountry inflatable flamingos, and proper trail repair kits.

In this episode: more

This week on Gear Abby Shawnté and Colin tackle outdoor ethics, bear safety, true confessions, and real-food fueling you’ll actually eat. Here's the rundown:

• More Michelino: What should happen when athletes break trail rules (education > prosecuti... more

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Recent Guests

Kilian Jornet
A renowned mountain runner and climber known for his incredible endurance feats in the mountains.
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Episode: Kilian Jornet, Bidet Beta & All About Alpha!
Sam Schild
Writer, gear reviewer, backpacker, bike packer, and runner.
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Kristin Hostetter
Outdoor journalist, author, backpacker, and sustainability advocate
Co-founder of the Plastic Impact Alliance
Episode: So You Want To Name A Mountain, Trailside Sustainability & Are Gravel Shoes For Real?

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Shawnté Salabert
Outdoor journalist, adventure enthusiast, and the host, engaged in providing relatable advice on outdoor activities and experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    HerBeTheLuvbug
    United States2 months ago
  • Looks like a good one

    Can’t wait for this! Great premise and host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Hermosa
    United States2 months ago
  • YES!

    After months of promises the rock fight people are finally delivering us Gear Abby! Can’t wait!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Choocharoo345
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Reviewers often commend the host's ability to mix practical advice with witty narratives, making learning enjoyable.
Many express gratitude for the inclusive nature of the discussions, feeling seen and heard in their outdoor adventures.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's candid and humorous approach to often-taboo topics in the outdoor community.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#45
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#185
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#34
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#52
Germany/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kilian Jornet, Bidet Beta & All About Alpha!
Q: What are some natural strategies or products to mitigate ticks for humans and pups during the months when they are active?
Shawnté discusses physical barriers, topical solutions with essential oils, and precautions for managing ticks effectively.
Kilian Jornet, Bidet Beta & All About Alpha!
Q: Can mountain running be a good way to have a sustainable relationship with the mountains?
Kilian believes outdoor sports foster a connection with nature, emphasizing the need to respect and preserve outdoor environments.
Kilian Jornet, Bidet Beta & All About Alpha!
Q: How can Niko be smart and thoughtful about merging their love of trail running and climbing?
Kilian emphasizes the importance of developing climbing skills and maintaining a margin of safety while gradually reducing gear weight.
The Wag Bag Incident: Gear Abby Confesses Her Biggest On Trail Sin!
Q: What's the biggest sin you've committed in the backcountry?
Shawnté shares her experience of having to bury her waste in the Whitney Zone instead of using a wag bag, highlighting the challenges of outdoor waste management.
So You Want To Name A Mountain, Trailside Sustainability & Are Gravel Shoes For Real?
Q: Is using TP and burying it actually Leave No Trace?
Leave No Trace guidelines suggest packing out TP instead of burying it, though some sources permit it if done correctly and sparingly.

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Offering a refreshingly candid approach to outdoor adventure, this podcast creates a welcoming space for listeners who may feel out of place in traditional outdoor narratives. It tackles a variety of topics—such as hiking, backpacking, gear recommendations, and environmental consciousness—while infusing humor and personal anecdotes. The host, an outdoor journalist and adventure enthusiast, encourages listeners to ask the uncomfortable questions about outdoor experiences and dispels myths within outdoor culture. Episodes are peppered with both practical advice and lighthearted banter, making it accessible and relatable for outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life.

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