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 retailers still matter in an era of DTC everything?
• What’s the best outdoor-themed true crime to read when you’re not alone in the woods?
• Is the Kula Cloth actually hygienic? Shawnté is joined by Kula Cloth founder Anastasia Allison to break down the facts.
• And finally, Shawnté digs into the controversial decision to raise national park entrance fees for international visitors, unpacking the equity, logistics, and politics behind the policy — and why the math (and the vibes) don’t add up.

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