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From helmets to boots, the Gear Guy fills you in on everything you need to know to suit up and shred the slopes.

Gear Guy fills you in on everyting you need to know to get ready to go rock climbing.

Here are eight cool-looking boots that are comfortable and sturdy enough to tackle long days on tough trails.

Q. Whenever I go on a camping trip my sleeping bag gets all smelly from me sweating all day. How do I make it smell better — besides taking it into the cleaners?

Scouts in Minot, N.D. know plenty about winter camping. They experience it for much of the year.

Q. Last summer at Cub Scout day camp, the temperature hit 106 degrees. I like to wear a wide brim hat on days like that, but sometimes they just get in the way and a ball cap works better, especially when I’m out doing a lot of active stuff like running around or jogging. I find that most ball caps make my head feel hot and just retain more heat. I try soaking them in water and letting evaporation cool my head down, which helps a little, but I was wondering if you’ve come across any good caps that might have some ventilation in them.