EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 50 MIN
Campfire Ethics, Hydration Drama & Thru-Hiker Reality Checks
from Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears
Is it ethical to have a campfire anymore? Do you really need electrolyte drinks on every hike? And what happens if you don’t win a coveted thru-hike permit?This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté Salabert tackles campfire ethics in the age of mega-fires, breaks down hydration myths (spoiler: pickles beat Pedialyte), and walk a hopeful thru-hiker through the very real logistics of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail without a long-distance permit. Practical advice, a little tough love, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.Got a question? Send it to [email protected] for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
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