This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles three very different outdoor dilemmas and reviews a new meal replacement. From embracing your inner luxury camper to surviving bad backcountry water to a new edition of 'What's in my pack?!'

On the docket!

• Can Bougie Be Outdoorsy? Shawnté helps a listener navigate the tension between high-end comfort and dirtbag authenticity with tips for easing into the outdoors and glamping guilt-free.
• The Dysentery Demons Are Real: REI’s Bubble Gut Boris writes in about water filters and algae. Gear Abby breaks down what your gear can’t remove (looking at you, toxic bloom) and why sometimes the smartest move is just don’t drink it.
• The 'Code Brown' Chronicles: A listener's question prompts Shawnté’s definitive guide to shart survival. Complete with wipes, bidets, smooth rocks, and emotional resilience.
• What’s In My Pack: America's new favorite podcast segment returns as Shawnté reviews Rec Pak meal pouches, a 700-calorie, shake-and-chug meal replacement. Is it something you should try? Listen to Gear Abby to find out!

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