European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 30, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Hiking get right to the sole for a successful hiking trip by Terry to Maun St. Petersburg Fla times Napoleon Bonaparte said an army marches on its stomach but anybody who has Ever carried a pack Over rough terrain will Tell you it is the feet Mes Amis Les pies that do All the work. So whether you re setting out to conquer the world or just a Small stretch of Trail in your favorite state Park your chances of Success will Rise or fall with that soft Tendon lined curve at the Bottom of your feet. That s Why the Best hiking or. Backpacking boots have a steel Shank that runs about three quarters the length of the sole. It is this slightly curved piece of Metal that gives a Boot its support. If you re planning to go hiking on an overnight trip count on carrying 25 to 40 pounds of gear and food a which will be 25 to 40 extra pounds of pressure placed on your Arch every time you put your foot Down. Also helping to protect your foot boots Are graded by the density of their sole from ultralight to heavyweight. For instance if you Are planning a week Fong trip through Yellowstone National Park you la need a medium or heavyweight Boot but if you Are just heading out for a weekend on the Flat Florida Trail a lightweight Boot will do Fine. Once you decide on the Boot weight the outer Materia will be your next big decision. Boots made of Nylon Are lighter but not As durable As those made of the right socks Are important on a hiking trip. Leather but the leather will be cooler because it Quot breathes Quot and thus allows perspiration to escape. Waterproof boots Cost More than boots that Are merely water resistant. Lightweight water resistant boots run from $50 to $125, but Waterproof boots usually have a breathable liner of a material called cortex and a mid weight cortex lined pair of boots generally runs $135 to $160. Avoid the temptation to Waterproof your water resistant boots you re Likely to ruin the fabric or the leather s ability to breath now that you have comfortable Well fitting hiking boots what do you Wear Between them and your foot almost any sock but Cotton. Cotton socks soak up moisture which can Lead to blisters. Socks made of synthetic materials will Transfer or Quot Wick Quot moisture away from skin. Wool socks Are durable and serve your feet better when worn Over a thin pair of polypropylene socks. Finally be sure to buy a sock that is the right size and shape for your foot. After your feet your hips not your shot tiers will Bear the Brunt of your hiking Load. That s because a Backpack is your Home on your Back a bedroom Kitchen garage All rolled into one. Carrying this Load your hips do most of the work. Too much weight resting on your shoulders will throw you off balance. With a thickly padded hip Belt supporting the Backpack Load you la Mastain you natural Center of Gravity. If. You carry a tent sleeping bag and stove you la need a Backpack that distributes weight evenly. That Means a pack with a Frame. These packs come Down in two categories external or a Frame packs and internal or a Frame packs. A Frame backpacks better for the beginner Are Ideal for Florida s Trail system. They will allow you to carry heavier weight easier. The rigid exterior Frame ideally transfers 100 percent of the weight to your hips. A Frame packs fit closer to the body. As a result they Are belter suited for mountaineering Rock climbing and Cross country skiing where balance is important. Many travellers who Backpack on extended trips such As seeing Europe on the cheap prefer a Frame packs because they fit better in Ibraih station lockers often pass As carry on Luggage and generally prove less cumbersome on Public transportation the disadvantages of an a Frame Are that the weight rests More on your shoulders and the packs Are also More expensive. Stylish As they May appear i n the Woods an a Frame pack is not As practical. When shopping look for a Welt padded hip Belt padded shoulder straps and a sternum strap. The Frame should be made of a lightweight Alloy and the pack should be Nylon never Canvas. Packs Are measured in cubic inches of carrying space. In general you la need a pack that can carry 800 to 1,000 cubic inches for each night on the Trail. Most packs fall in the 3,000 to 5,000-cubic-Inch Range. A Good a Frame pack generally costs from $100 to $250. 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