Coach from Marion Outdoors joins the show to discuss what an Appalachian Trail shop tells overloaded backpackers and thru-hikers when they arrive frustrated. What gear should be swapped out? What changeshttps://www.marionoutdoors.com/ should they make? Also, what is the one characteristic annoying customers share?

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-The most popular footwear

-The most annoying gear customer

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