The Great Chalk Debate, Poncho Town & The Snow Poop Protocol

2025-12-11

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This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles three absolute heaters: the ethics of climbing chalk, the surprising brilliance of ponchos (and the even more surprising brilliance of rain chaps), and what to do when nature calls in the dead of winter and the ground is frozen solid. Also: curling, scuba fears, PVC tubes full of poop, and a love letter to wind shirts.Today's Lineup!Chalk Ethics 101: Hidden cost: the environmental toll of chalk manufacturing.Poncho Town, ...

This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles three absolute heaters: the ethics of climbing chalk, the surprising brilliance of ponchos (and the even more surprising brilliance of rain chaps), and what to do when nature calls in the dead of winter and the ground is frozen solid.

Also: curling, scuba fears, PVC tubes full of poop, and a love letter to wind shirts.

Today's Lineup!

Chalk Ethics 101: Hidden cost: the environmental toll of chalk manufacturing.
Poncho Town, Population: You. Final verdict: wear whatever keeps you dry — fashion is between you and your god.
Winter Poop Protocol: Emergency snow option: dig deep, break it up, bury responsibly (last resort only).
What’s in Shawnté’s Pack?: A full ode to the humble wind shirt.

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