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Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears

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Spreading Ashes
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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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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

This week on Gear Abby, we tackle one of the toughest trail dilemmas yet: what should you do when you come across a hiker who clearly looks in distress but refuses help?

Then it’s time for an extremely important backpacking discussion: how many pair... more

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Are those random stairs in the forest actually haunted or just leftovers from long-forgotten buildings?

This week on Gear Abby, we dig into the eerie legend of “stairs in the woods,” exploring where the spooky stories came from and why your brain re... more

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What’s the deadliest national park in the United States?

This week on Gear Abby, we kick things off with a dark-but-fascinating question about where people are most at risk in our national parks and why the answer might surprise you.

Next, a listen... more

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Recent Guests

Marek Bowers
Founder of Rawlogy, certified personal trainer
Rawlogy
Episode: Dirty Underwear & Good Decisions
Saveria Tilden
Co-host of Almost There Adventure; founder of Adventure Us
The Adventurous / Adventure Us
Episode: GoPro Frenemies? The Crimson Avenger! & In Search Of Outdoor Confidence
Pamela Zulalian
Ski patroller, outdoor educator, artist and author
AdventureHer (Adventure Without an E)
Episode: Outdoor Dating Red Flags & Ski Patrol Dreams
Owen Comerford
Former CEO of Moosejaw; founder of Outsize Consulting; host of Outdoor Unfiltered
Outsize Consulting; Outdoor Unfiltered
Episode: Storm Smarts, Trail Love & Trail Toilets
Lloyd Vogel
CEO and founder of Garage Grown Gear
Garage Grown Gear
Episode: Minnesota Protest Questions, Poop Problems & A Netflix Climb
Anastasia Allison
Founder and CEO of Kula Cloth
Kula Cloth
Episode: Are Outdoor Stores Worth Saving? Plus: True Crime Reads & Kula Cloth Curiosity!
Dr. LeJean Lawson
Expert in sports bra science and founder of Bra Lab
Bra Lab
Episode: How to Eat on Trail, Learn to Ski & Save Your Chest
Mike Gigello
Shawnté's stepdad and ice fishing enthusiast
Episode: Spreading Ashes, Ice Holes & On Trail Meet-Cutes!
Latasha Greene
Incredible painter, illustrator, and mural artist
Jitterbug Art
Episode: Permit Rage, Ground Cloth Wars & Creative Freedom

Host

Shawnté Salabert
Outdoor journalist and educator with Gear Abby affiliation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Makes me want to pet a buffalo.

    I love this show! It’s great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blankphace.
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    KinkShamingIsMyKink
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    fpoonline
    United States6 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 Podcasts
    5
    HerBeTheLuvbug
    United States9 months ago
  • Looks like a good one

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Hermosa
    United States9 months ago

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Hosts balance humor with solid advice and inclusivity
Banters that feel genuine and helpful for gear decisions
Guest experts provide credible, actionable industry insights
Real outdoor talk with practical tips and no fluff

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Apple Podcasts
#15
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#240
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#249
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#2
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#59
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#85
Italy/Sports

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Dirty Underwear & Good Decisions
Q: What about supplements like creatine for people in their 40s?
Creatine can be beneficial, but consult a doctor and get blood work done to establish a baseline, especially for individuals with complex hormone profiles or other medical considerations; Marek shares personal caution due to his testosterone therapy.
Dirty Underwear & Good Decisions
Q: Is cardio advisable for someone in their 40s, and what about running?
Running can be hard on knees and hips for midlife athletes; prefer strength-based plans and consider alternatives like rucking to build endurance without excessive joint impact.
Dirty Underwear & Good Decisions
Q: What can somebody in midlife, especially a woman, focus on to maintain or build fitness while outdoors?
Prioritize strength training to combat sarcopenia, ensure adequate protein intake (around one gram per pound of body weight per day), and combine rucking with power/strength work. Use practical, enjoyable methods like weighted walks and progressively increasing weight or distance.
Creepy Stairs In The Woods & Chicago Crime Scene Bear!
Q: Do altitude and alcohol interact in a way that makes you feel more drunk at high elevations, even if the breathalyzer reads the same as at sea level?
Alcohol remains the same in blood alcohol content at different elevations, but elevation increases dehydration, heart rate, and respiratory effort, amplifying the subjective effects of alcohol until acclimatization occurs.
Creepy Stairs In The Woods & Chicago Crime Scene Bear!
Q: First question today, and it opens with a long greeting before the host introduces the topic of stairs in the forest and haunted stairs. What is the core explanation for why stairs appear in the woods and why they feel unsettling?
Stairs persist because they're remnants of past structures; our brains interpret them as pathways, and when they don't connect to a visible destination in a remote forest, pattern completion and uncanny valley effects make them feel eerie, though there's no evidence they're portals to anything supernatural.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Gear Abby delivers practical outdoor guidance with a candid, no-nonsense voice. Episodes mix gear reviews, safety tips, and how-to advice with witty banter and real-world psychology about behavior in shared outdoor spaces. Listeners get straightforward boundary-setting strategies, gear recommendations, and ethically minded discussions on brands and sustainability, all hosted by Shawnté Salabert and a rotating producer/co-host. A standout vibe is the unapologetic emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and accountability in the outdoor community, often featuring guest experts to deepen the conversation when needed. This show is likely to appeal to curious adventurers who want actionable tips without gatekeeping, plus brands and sponsors seek... more

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2. Saveria Tilden
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