Comments on: Smelly hiking boots http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/ Find jokes, games, outdoors and more at the website for Boys' Life magazine. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:43:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: camper 101 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-118684 camper 101 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:50:50 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-118684 i like internal packs, because i like to go on more rugged trails, the packs are also very confortable on the trail. they are very good for a center of balance and they pack a lot. i like internal packs, because i like to go on more rugged trails, the packs are also very confortable on the trail. they are very good for a center of balance and they pack a lot.

]]> By: camper 101 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-118683 camper 101 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:48:31 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-118683 thanks for the tips, this has happened to me before, i just put some lysol in my shoes to make them smell better, that did the trick for a while, but now i know the real answer. thanks for the tips, this has happened to me before, i just put some lysol in my shoes to make them smell better, that did the trick for a while, but now i know the real answer.

]]> By: boyscout45 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-113576 boyscout45 Wed, 28 May 2008 20:23:45 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-113576 hey i read that that an thats good info hey i read that that an thats good info

]]> By: Running in the back country http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-65594 Running in the back country Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:51:47 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-65594 Internal frames usually have a greater volume to carry more stuff (cubic inches). They are designed to hug the body better giving you a better center of gravity. Weight is packed closer to the back. This is ideal for cross country skiing, climbing, etc. External frames provide better support from the hips which allows more weight to be carried higher in the pack making trail hiking easier. External have a place to strap the sleeping bag to the frame where the internals have a section you stuff the bag into. Some people prefer one type to the other, I will switch between the 2 depending on the type of activity I am doing. Internal frames usually have a greater volume to carry more stuff (cubic inches). They are designed to hug the body better giving you a better center of gravity. Weight is packed closer to the back. This is ideal for cross country skiing, climbing, etc.

External frames provide better support from the hips which allows more weight to be carried higher in the pack making trail hiking easier. External have a place to strap the sleeping bag to the frame where the internals have a section you stuff the bag into. Some people prefer one type to the other, I will switch between the 2 depending on the type of activity I am doing.

]]> By: Pedro's Keeper http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-54603 Pedro's Keeper Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:03:09 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-54603 Thanks. I've been looking for an answer to my smelly sneaks and work moccassins. This should do the trick. Thanks. I’ve been looking for an answer to my smelly sneaks and work moccassins. This should do the trick.

]]> By: boyscout66 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-29235 boyscout66 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:25:52 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-29235 what type of knife is best for camping? what type of knife is best for camping?

]]> By: jake http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-26334 jake Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:42:05 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-26334 Try looking online, or better yet, go to REI or your local sporting goods store and ask an employee. there are many adjustable packs that can fit you now and be adjusted as you grow. I also had a hard time finding a pack because I was only 4' 5" when I started backpacking. I bought a kelty yukon 2900 cu. in. that fit real nice. Try looking online, or better yet, go to REI or your local sporting goods store and ask an employee. there are many adjustable packs that can fit you now and be adjusted as you grow. I also had a hard time finding a pack because I was only 4′ 5″ when I started backpacking. I bought a kelty yukon 2900 cu. in. that fit real nice.

]]> By: gyro http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-23052 gyro Fri, 25 May 2007 13:34:32 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-23052 what is the best fish stimulator? what is the best fish stimulator?

]]> By: joe scout http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-22692 joe scout Wed, 23 May 2007 22:52:56 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-22692 Whats better:Internal vs. External Frame backpacks????? Whats better:Internal vs. External Frame backpacks?????

]]> By: bop http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-20224 bop Tue, 15 May 2007 21:54:58 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/outdoors/gear-guy-qa/1181/ask-the-gear-guy-2/#comment-20224 I need a frame backpack but I'm to small what should I do. I need a frame backpack but I’m to small what should I do.

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