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Updated Feb 26
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Wilderness

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Wilderness

Updated 01/25/2022

FEB 26

Satellites, Swamps & Summit Huts

Do you really need an InReach if your phone has SOS? How worried should paddlers be about alligators? And what’s that strange building on top of Mount Whitney? This week on Gear Abby, Shawnté Salabert breaks down backcountry communication devices and whether your smartphone is enough, explain how to paddle safely in alligator country, and dig into the surprisingly wild history behind the hut on the summit of Mount Whitney. Our listeners create our podcast! Send your questions to deargearabby@gmail.com... because there are no dumb questions, just smart advice. Thanks for listening! Gear Abby is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

Feb 26

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50 min
JAN 26

The Rock Fight Signs Off With a Final Look at the Outdoor Industry

This is it; the final episode of The Rock Fight. In one last, wide-ranging conversation, Colin True, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave take a final look at the outdoor industry they’ve spent three years questioning, criticizing, and celebrating. From the state of outdoor media and the resilience of specialty retail to brand sameness, authenticity, and the growing influence of algorithms and AI, this episode serves as a candid closing argument for why curiosity and critical thinking still matter. No headlines. No hot takes. Just one last honest conversation before the final stone is thrown.

Jan 26

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49 min
TRAILER

Welcome to Outdoor Unfiltered! - Outdoor Unfiltered

Tired of the PR spin and LinkedIn platitudes? Outdoor Unfiltered is a new podcast hosted by industry veteran Eoin Comerford that digs into what’s actually driving the outdoor business. In this trailer, Eoin lays out the mission: honest conversations with insiders and experts about the forces shaping the industry — from innovation and branding to affordability, sustainability, and the real stories behind the headlines. If you want to understand where the outdoor industry is headed — and why — Outdoor Unfiltered delivers the straight talk. Follow now and get ready for the first episode dropping March 2. Outdoor Unfiltered is part of the Rock Fight podcast network.

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1 min
JAN 23

All Rock Fights Must Come To An End

In the penultimate episode of the podcast, Colin True explains why it’s time to bring The Rock Fight to a close and why ending things at their peak feels like the right call. Drawing parallels to sports dynasties, iconic artists, and cultural moments that knew when to walk away, Colin reflects on the three year run of the show, what it became for the outdoor industry, and the realities of podcasting, media, money, and burnout in the outdoor space. Come back on Monday January 23 for our final episode. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Jan 23

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14 min
JAN 5

10 Predictions for 2026 + Timberland’s No Good Very Bad Boot

Today on The Rock Fight Colin and Producer Dave help break down Eoin's ten predictions for the outdoor industry in 2026! From tariffs and retail shakeups to REI’s membership future, used gear going mainstream, peak trail running culture, and AI becoming your next gear buddy. Then for The Parting Shot presented by Garage Grown Gear, Colin calls out Timberland’s latest boot, using it as a case study in what happens when legacy brands lose the plot on product quality, relevance, and execution. Watch the video that sparked the conversation by clicking here. What do you think of our predictions? Weigh in with your opinion and make your own outdoor industry 2026 prediction by clicking here! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Jan 5

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1h 5m
JAN 12

The Bottle Bubble & the Brick-and-Mortar Pivot

This week on The Rock Fight, the crew digs into a round of reactions to some of the latest headlines to emerge from the outdoor industry! From Fleet Feet’s growing footprint, to the maturation of the hydration category and what it means for brands like Hydro Flask and YETI, the conversation spans retail scale, category fatigue, and where real opportunity still exists. The episode also explores why more brands are opening their own stores, how DTC has evolved into an omnichannel strategy, and what that means for wholesale partners. Plus, the Lightning Round covers ski patrol strikes*, Everest trash, and why bikes still sit awkwardly outside the outdoor industry. *This episode was recorded before the Telluride Patroller's strike ended. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Jan 12

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56 min
12/15/2025

Too Many Shows? Taking the Outdoor Industry’s Trade Show Temperature

Today on The Rock Fight, the crew runs a temperature check on the outdoor industry national trade show scene! From fragmentation to event fatigue, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave break down whether outdoor still needs a single “north star” gathering; and who should be responsible for making it happen. But first they hit a rapid-fire six-pack of industry stories, including: ANTA’s push into the U.S. marketArc’teryx living between performance and luxuryL.L. Bean’s retail expansion strategyWhy outdoor still plays it safe with colorTNF x Skims (you know, for kids!)Kappa’s Olympic kits Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

12/15/2025

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59 min
12/08/2025

The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In

In this episode, Colin, Shawnté, Eoin, and Producer Dave deliver their on-the-ground, end-of-show breakdown of The Running Event and Switchback 2025 — recorded moments after the TRE Retailer Awards wrapped in San Antonio. The crew dig into what worked, what surprised them, and what the outdoor industry should take away from a trade show that knows exactly what it is. On The Docket!The TRE Retailer Awards: Emotion, community & why it worksTRE vs. Outdoor Industry Trade ShowsBooth Breakdown: The Best & WorstTrends & Rumors From the FloorPredictions: Who got it right and who missed? The crew evaluates their earlier predictions now that the show is done. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

12/08/2025

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50 min
12/22/2025

The 2025 Rock Fight Awards!

In this special episode, Colin, Owen, Shawnté, and Producer Dave hand out the 2025 Rock Fight Awards, recognizing the outdoor industry’s biggest wins, painful missteps, strangest products, and standout brands and individuals of the year. From trail running’s continued dominance to zombie brands, WTF products, creative breakthroughs, and a few well-earned shots across the bow, this is a no-filter temperature check on where the outdoor industry stands and where it might be headed next. Award Categories: 🪨 THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BRAND COLLABORATION 🪨 THE CHIP WILSON SELF INFLICTED WOUND AWARD (AKA BIGGEST BRAND BONER) 🪨 THE OPEN CONTAINER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY 🪨 THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUTDOOR INDUSTRY OVEREXPOSURE 🪨 THE CATEGORY OF THE YEAR 🪨 THE WTF PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 🪨 THE NEWCOMER OR EMERGING BRAND OF THE YEAR 🪨 THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE OUTDOOR ZOMBIE HORDE 🪨 THE BRIEF AWARD FOR BRAND CREATIVE EXCELLENCE 🪨 THE GEAR ABBY GOLDEN BIDET AWARD FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION 🪨 THE JUSTIN HOUSMAN MEMORIAL ROCK FIGHTER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 🪨 THE 2025 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN TRADE SHOWS 🪨 THE 2025 ROCK FIGHT LISTENER AWARD 🪨 2025 OUTDOOR INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 🪨 2025 BRAND OF THE YEAR See you in 2026! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

12/22/2025

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1h 6m
JAN 19

What Does Stoke Footwear Mean For The Outdoor Industry?

Today on The Rock Fight Colin, Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave talk about some recent headlines to come out of the outdoor industry including recent comments made by some of the industry's more notable CEO's. For the Lightning Round they do quick hits on J Crew, JD Sports, and OR's new athlete team. Then they unpack the launch of Stoke Footwear, a running-inspired shoe brand built for “real American men” that’s already landed in hundreds of retail doors. Is this smart retail validation, or another case of active heritage being repackaged for a different audience? Lastly for The Parting Shot, Colin takes aim at the promotion of Alex Honnold's next big thing. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Jan 19

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53 min

The home of Gear Abby, Open Container, THE ROCK FIGHT, Outdoor Unfiltered Gear & Beer, and LAYERS. You have found yourself in the middle of America’s new home for Outdoor-related info, news, and conjecture. We take sides, suss it out, and land ‘em when we can. Our beef is with convention. And if that’s a problem for you, speak the hell up! But you better come armed with truth, loaded with fact, and filled with opinion. And most importantly, ready for a good time. Cause like we said, it’s a rock fight. Bring it!

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Satellites, Swamps & Summit Huts

The Rock Fight Signs Off With a Final Look at the Outdoor Industry

Welcome to Outdoor Unfiltered! - Outdoor Unfiltered

All Rock Fights Must Come To An End

10 Predictions for 2026 + Timberland’s No Good Very Bad Boot

The Bottle Bubble & the Brick-and-Mortar Pivot

Too Many Shows? Taking the Outdoor Industry’s Trade Show Temperature

The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In

The 2025 Rock Fight Awards!

What Does Stoke Footwear Mean For The Outdoor Industry?

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