Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears

Bad Boyfriends, Backpacking Babies & Better Bear Cans

October 9, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Should you dump your boyfriend if he criticizes your camping outfit? How the hell do you handle dirty diapers while backpacking with a baby? And can a bear canister actually shrink as you eat your way through your food?This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles a camping relationship that's waving some serious red flags, shares advice for parents who want to take their diaper-wearing little ones into the backcountry, and puts an innovative bear canister to the test in another edition of What's In Your Pack?Plus: the history of going commando, fake nails on trail, and one Baby Beefcake.Gear Abby: Advice that doesn't suck.Send your questions to Gear Abby by emailing us at deargearabby@gmail.comGear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

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