What's the most haunted trail in America? What should you do if someone steals your backpack while you're using a backcountry privy? And does writing a personal comment actually make a difference when it comes to protecting public lands?
It's Spooky Season on Gear Abby, and Shawnté is exploring some of America's most haunted trails! From the Grand Canyon's Wailing Woman and the ghosts of Mammoth Cave to the Jersey Devil and the tragic history of Washington's Iron Goat Trail.
Then things get scary in a different way when a listener shares how his backpack was stolen mid-thru-hike. Shawnté offers advice on keeping your gear safe, while Colin questions the business model of stealing filthy backpacks.
Plus: a heated Roadless Rule debate, ghost-hunting park rangers, a suspiciously sharp portable bidet, and a proposed presidential ticket nobody asked for.
Gear Abby: Advice that doesn't suck.
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Topics and time codes
04:07: Roadless Rule feedback: Do public comments matter?
10:08: Spooky Season: What's America's most haunted trail?
19:25: The Jersey Devil and the Batona Trail
24:49: Washington's haunted Iron Goat Trail
26:45: A backpack stolen during a bathroom break
28:41: How to keep your backpack safe on a thru-hike
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