Are Outdoor Stores Worth Saving? Plus: True Crime Reads & Kula Cloth Curiosity!

2026-01-29

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On this episode of Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles four listener questions that range from trail life to public lands policy:Do brick-and-mortar outdoor retailers still matter in an era of DTC everything?What’s the best outdoor-themed true crime to read when you’re not alone in the woods?Is the Kula Cloth actually hygienic? Shawnté is joined by Kula Cloth founder Anastasia Allison to break down the facts.And finally, Shawnté digs into the controversial decision to

On this episode of Gear Abby, Shawnté tackles four listener questions that range from trail life to public lands policy:

Do brick-and-mortar outdoor retailers still matter in an era of DTC everything?
What’s the best outdoor-themed true crime to read when you’re not alone in the woods?
Is the Kula Cloth actually hygienic? Shawnté is joined by Kula Cloth founder Anastasia Allison to break down the facts.
And finally, Shawnté digs into the controversial decision to raise national park entrance fees for international visitors, unpacking the equity, logistics, and politics behind the policy — and why the math (and the vibes) don’t add up.

Send your questions to deargearabby@gmail.com... because there are no dumb questions, just smart advice.

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