Hello there, my outdoorsy friends.

Are you sick of the outdoor establishment old guard who think their way is the only way?

Do you crave honest, no holds barred gear talk that's not tied to influencer dollars or editorial bias?

Do you wish you had an outdoor bestie who can answer your deepest, darkest questions about everything from outdoor sex to outdoor tech pooping outside to perfecting your backpacking setup?

Well, you're in the right place.

Welcome to Gear Abbey, where we tackle the controversial, weird, obscure and taboo topics that other outdoor podcasts refuse to touch.

I'm Chante Salibair, your host and an outdoor enthusiast, educator and writer who's hiked, run, climbed, paddled and adventured across the United States and beyond.

And as Gear Abby, I channel all that experience and more into answering your burning questions about our complicated relationships and with outdoor people, products, places and pastimes, there's no question too basic, too boring, too gross, too advanced, or too embarrassing.

If I can't answer it myself, I'm going to dig deep into my vast Rolodex of outdoor personalities, gear nerds, adventure athletes, and brand geeks to find someone who can.

She's Gear Abby Gear Abby Gear Abby Advice that Doesn't Suck Gear Abby.

So click Follow on your favorite podcast app to catch your weekly dose of Gear Abby Abby.

And remember my outdoor loving pals, there are no dumb questions, just smart advice.