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Storm Smarts, Trail Love & Trail Toilets

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Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
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Mar 5, 2026
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Summary

What should you do if a storm rolls in while you're backpacking with no shelter in sight? How do you convince a partner to join you on a longer backpacking trip if they’re worried about trail hygiene? And how exactly do you get comfortable… going to the bathroom outside? This week on Gear Abby , outdoor educator Shawnté Salabert tackles lightning safety and storm strategy in the backcountry, offer relationship advice for hikers dating non-through-hikers, and return to everyone’s favorite Gear Abby location: Poo Corner . Send your questions about outdoor gear, trail etiquette, relationships, or the weird stuff nobody else wants to talk about to [email protected] . Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.