This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles one of the most thoughtful (and emotionally charged) listener questions yet: how outdoor folks can show up when politics, safety, and public spaces collide. Joined by Garage Grown Gear founder Lloyd Vogel, the conversation digs into why the outdoors has always been political and what real allyship can look like.

Then, things take a sharp (and familiar) turn back to trail reality with a listener question about poop emergencies; including etiquette, survival tactics, and how to handle the most awkward moments imaginable.

Shawnté also answers questions about Alex Honnold’s high-profile Netflix skyscraper climb before wrapping things up with a listener question about permits.

Heavy topics, hard truths, and yes… poop. Just another day at Gear Abby.

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