# Storm Smarts, Trail Love & Trail Toilets

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Podcast: [Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-abby-an-outdoor-advice-column-for-your-ears-7463155)
Published: 2026-03-05T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rockfight.co/
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## Resource

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 deargearabby@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.

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