GoPro Frenemies? The Crimson Avenger! & In Search Of Outdoor Confidence

GoPro Frenemies? The Crimson Avenger! & In Search Of Outdoor Confidence

From Gear Abby: An Outdoor Advice Column For Your Ears by Rock Fight, LLC

April 24, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

This episode discusses setting boundaries with social media during outdoor adventures, managing periods while backpacking, and building confidence to try new group activities at any age.

What do you do when your favorite adventure buddy suddenly turns every outing into a full-on GoPro production? This week, Gear Abby helps a listener figure out how to set boundaries when social media starts getting in the way of real-life fun. Next, we tackle a question many people are too embarrassed to ask: how do you handle your period on a backpacking trip? Shawnté breaks down practical tips, myth-busting (no, bears aren’t hunting you), and how to stay comfortable and confident on trail. Finally, turning 50 sparks a big adventure goal: trying new outdoor group activities despite a lifetime of anxiety about being judged. With help from a special guest, we talk about building confidence, finding the right group, and why it’s never too late to try something new. Got a question for Gear Abby? Send it to deargearabbymail@gmail.com —because there are no dumb questions, just smart advice. Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC

People in this episode

Host: Gear Abby

Guest: Shawnté

Topics covered

  • social media boundaries
  • outdoor confidence
  • backpacking tips
  • period management
  • group activities
  • anxiety in outdoor settings

Keywords

  • GoPro
  • outdoor confidence
  • backpacking
  • period tips
  • social media
  • anxiety
  • group activities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rock Fight, LLC, Gear Abby, GoPro

Places: 50, backpacking

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