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Dustin McQuay

Climber // Skier // Trail Runner // Snowboarder // Mountain Biker

Dustin McQuay

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    Park City, UT
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    I run a lot. I love to run in the hills I ride my bike, ski and snowboard once in a while. I used to climb a lot and worked in a gym, but I'm afraid I've neglected that for some time now.

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Light, comfortable

Stoic Luft Down Sweater - Men's

Stoic Luft Down Sweater - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 15, 2011

This jacket is super comfortable. It has just enough space to do a little layering underneath. I like to layer this underneath:
http://www.backcountry.com/stoic-breaker-fleece-hooded-jacket-mens

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Comfortable, versatile, recommended

prAna Stretch Zion Convertible Pant - Men's

prAna Stretch Zion Convertible Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 22, 2011

I use these for hiking. They are very comfortable. I got the medium and they fit me perfect except that the waist is just a touch large (I have a 31" waist and a 34" inseam).

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Trail running in Guatemala

CamelBak Octane 18X Hydration Pack - 1281cu in

Rating for this product: 5 November 22, 2011

I took this pack on a week long trail running adventure in Guatemala and LOVED it. It was big enough to take water for almost a whole day every day. I only had to refill on particularly long days when we were out over 8 hours or so. I generally carried an electrolyte bottled drink in the bag to supplement the water.

I was able to carry the full bladder, the extra bottle of electrolyte, food for the day and an extra layer and still didn't have to open the expandable compartment (my extra layer was VERY thin though).

When the bladder is completely full, you will find that it moves around a bit while you run. But, I was still able to run with it.

I read a review that said the straps would slip. Even with it fully loaded, that did no happen to me.

The pack is very comfortable. It did not rub me weird in any places.

Love this pack. Recommend highly.

I was on this adventure if you want more details: http://www.mayanrunningadventure.com/

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Dynafit TLT Radical ST Binding

November 9, 2011

Do you need your brakes to be slightly wider than the ski waist or is an exact match okay? My skis are 100 mm under foot and I'm wondering if the 100 mm brakes will fit perfectly or be a bit too snug.

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Great pack

Nathan  HPL #020 Race Vest

Nathan HPL #020 Race Vest

Rating for this product: 5 July 7, 2011

This pack has just what you need. It sits high on your back and is very comfortable. It has a hook for the bladder so it doesn't sag. Some people complained about that, but they must have changed the design. If you have a very large chest, it might be a little snug, but you'll probably still be okay.

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My 3 year old loves this

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Toddler Girls'

The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Toddler Girls'

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

She hasn't used it practically because it's too big for her and it's warm here now. But for some reason she still just loves it. Probably because it's pink. It's a cute coat.

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Cute shirt, fits thin girl well

The North Face Rosie Top - Short-Sleeve - Women's

The North Face Rosie Top - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Bought this for my wife. Very cute and fits her well. She's thin with broad shoulders and not very tall (short torso too). She says it's comfortable as well.

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Great everyday bottle, get's a little dirty

CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - .75L

CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - .75L

Rating for this product: 4 July 5, 2011

We've got a ton of these. They're just convenient. The only thing I don't like is that the bit valve gets dirty over time and is nearly impossible to clean out well. I bleached one of mine for a while and I'm sure that made it sanitary, but I still couldn't quite get all of the gunk out. It's nice that it has a big opening to put ice in, easy for my kids to drink from, etc. I only use this at home and work. I wouldn't use it on the trail. When I drive up to work (much higher altitude than my home) or when it goes from cold to hot, water tends to leak out of the valve so I have to keep an eye on that.

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Seem like good quality

Backcountry Access Profile 240 Avalanche Probe

Backcountry Access Profile 240 Avalanche Probe

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

I haven't had to save anyone's life with this yet, but the quality looks good, it's easy to use, it packs up pretty small and it is fairly light. I also thought the price was right. Good product.

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Good skins, good value

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

These skins are effective and I trust them. Sometimes it would be nice to have some Mohair skins or a hybrid because these do pack a bit large. But they also last forever and are reasonably priced. It's a good tradeoff.

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Great trail barefoot shoe

Merrell Trail Glove Shoe - Men's

Merrell Trail Glove Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

I've been running barefoot for a long time (2 years?) Probably logged 500+ miles pure barefoot and another 500-1000 in shoes such as the Vibram Five Fingers and these Merrell Trail Gloves. Barefoot is great, but I really need some protection in the Rockie's. There's lots of rocks around here. ;) The Vibrams provide the closest thing to real barefoot, so I love them for that. But I've also injured my toes in them a few times. The Merrells protect your toes much better. The Vibrams are also harder to fit since they are toed. These have just a slightly thicker sole than the Vibrams. I feel like they give a lot of the barefooting benefit, but when I'm 10 miles out in the middle of nowhere, I don't have to worry about getting injured and not making it home. :)

I normally wear around a 10.5 and that's what I got in these, so they're reasonably true to size. My friends told me they had to size down a bit. Definitely don't size up. :)

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Gentle intro to barefoot running

Merrell Pace Glove Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Merrell Pace Glove Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

I've been running barefoot for years. I keep trying to get my wife to try it but she thinks I'm crazy. Finally I got some of these merrells and suddenly she was interested. Why? Because they're cute and you don't look like a barefoot weirdo. Also, the shoe gives you a lot of the barefoot benefits, but still protects your foot pretty well from sharp rocks and stuff. So they are a pretty gentle intro to barefoot running. Since I got these, my wife wanted the, then my mother in law, them my brother in law...everyone wants them. These are good shoes.

By the way, since there's no "padding" to wear out, these things should last for a VERY long time.

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Very cute, works as well as can be expected

Patagonia Sun Bucket Reversible Hat - Infant & Toddler

Patagonia Sun Bucket Reversible Hat - Infant & Toddler

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Fit my 9 month old perfectly. She kept it on most of the time which is pretty good since she always rips bows and stuff like that off of her head. So it must be reasonably comfortable. And my wife and I thought it was very cute on her. Good buy.

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Long and slim, great

Backcountry.com Melted V-Neck T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Backcountry.com Melted V-Neck T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Long, slim fit, which my wife loves. Comfortable and cute. Great shirt.

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Classic

Reef Ginger Sandal - Women's

Reef Ginger Sandal - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

These are always the best. Super comfortable. Last forever. Love them (well my wife does, but I love the men's version too).

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Amazing wiking shirt

Patagonia Runshade T-Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Runshade T-Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Bought this for my brother-in-law who is an avid runner and sweats a lot. He's going to start a running expedition on Guatemala (http://mayanrunningadventure.com) so he's running serious mileage. He's a bit picky about his running shirts and he RAVES about this shirt. Apparently its the best thing since sliced bread. I'll be trying one for myself soon.

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Work well on 6' tall girl

The North Face GTD Running Short - Women's

The North Face GTD Running Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Bought these for my Sister-in-law. She's 6 feet tall and says they're comfortable and fit great. She liked that they weren't too short.

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Very comfortable and cute

Sanuk June Bug Shoe - Women's

Sanuk June Bug Shoe - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

Bought my wife a pair of these. She loved them and my sister saw them on her and wanted them too so I bought her a pair. I own the men's version. They're very comfortable.

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Stylish and comfortable

Reef Rexa 2 Sandal - Women's

Reef Rexa 2 Sandal - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 July 5, 2011

My wife loves these. Bought her a pair and she said they're very comfortable and look great. Ended up buying a couple more as gifts for others. Great sandal.

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Nathan HPL #008 Race Vest

June 7, 2011

Pete - I run a lot in the same area as you and I will blow through 2L of water in 10-15 miles. The point about packing light for race day is very true, but training is when you'll use the pack for the majority of the time. I'd definitely get the hpl 020.

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Black Diamond Drift Ski

April 20, 2011

I am a noobie so I am a bit hesitant to disagree w/ Noah Howell, but recently I was skinning up and had to traverse in a few places on tracked show. This caused the edges of my skis to be the main contact points with the snow and I was slipping a ton because my skins were too narrow for my ski. I can't imagine why you wouldn't want your skin to cover as much of the ski as possible to give you lots of traction. I would go with the widest measurement.

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You can't go wrong with Goat Socks!

Backcountry.com SynthTrail Crew Sock - 3-Pack

Backcountry.com SynthTrail Crew Sock - 3-Pack

Rating for this product: 5 August 22, 2009

These are great form fitting socks. The are comfortable and they are a great deal. They are a bit slick in your shoe, but that's what this type of sock does. I wouldn't wear them in hiking boots. I'd use wool socks for that. These are great for my tight fitting bike shoes and I wear them for running too.

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Good performance and nice looking

Smith Undertow Sunglasses - Polarized

Smith Undertow Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 August 10, 2009

I chose these because they perform pretty well and stay on my head well while running, biking and playing tennis, yet they still have a nice look to them for just wearing around town.

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Comfortable, Slim

Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's

Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 18, 2009

I love this jacket. The fabric repels water well, yet is very soft and comfortable. I have had several friends and family try it on and they are all very surprised at how soft and comfortable it is.

I have worn this jacket only in mildly-cold weather so far. It does a good job of keeping the wind out and keeps me warm, yet in the middle of the day when it got warmer, I wasn't roasting in the jacket, so it feels like it does a pretty good job of breathing.

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Great for kids

Nalgene ATB w/ Lid BPA-Free Bottle - 22oz

Nalgene ATB w/ Lid BPA-Free Bottle - 22oz

Rating for this product: 4 December 29, 2008

I bought this as a present for my niece. It works great because the mouthpiece stays clean and doesn't drip if she drops it.

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It's all about the taste

Sigg Lifestyle Water Bottle - Screw Top - 1.0L

Sigg Lifestyle Water Bottle - Screw Top - 1.0L

Rating for this product: 4 December 29, 2008

I can't give this five stars because it is a pain to pack this around and it does dent easily. So, I probably wouldn't pack this around too much. I like it just for a jug to take to work. I have juice, milk, and whatever else in this and the smell/taste are gone with a simple rinse. That's why I think it is so great. It is also nice that it is BPA free, but there are a lot of other good BPA free options out there if you care.

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One of my favorite purchases

CamelBak Alterra Lumbar Pack - .8L

CamelBak Alterra Lumbar Pack - .8L

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2008

I hate getting dehydrated on longer runs and I hate carrying a water bottle. I tried a traditional hydration pack that goes over your shoulders and couldn't stand the bouncing. This is perfect. It doesn't bounce and it carries just the right amount of water to last me about 1-2 hours on the trail. If I try to wear this on my hips, then it does bounce a bit as it tries to migrate to the most slender part of my torso. I find it best to just place it a bit higher and then it stays put really well.

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Good performance, a little short

Sugoi FinoTech T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Sugoi FinoTech T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 28, 2008

I like the shirt a lot, but just beware that it is a little short. If you have a long torso, you'll have to get a larger size and then it will probably be too wide. No problem with the shirt, just beware if you have a long torso and you're slender.

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Works as stated

Marmot Doctor D Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's

Marmot Doctor D Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 28, 2008

I wear this for running. It wicks well and keeps me cool. I haven't had any problems with it.

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Good compromise

Bridgedale Speed Demon Sock - Men's

Bridgedale Speed Demon Sock - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 August 28, 2008

These are kind of cool because you get a slightly thicker/padded sock that is still super lightweight. I found them to be quite comfortable.

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Good shorts

The North Face Agility Short - Men's

The North Face Agility Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 28, 2008

I like having lightweight shorts for running, but I am not "daring" enough to wear those tiny runner's shorts with the slits up the sides. These are really comfortable and light. I love running in them.

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Skullcandy Smokin' Bud Headphones

July 10, 2008

Does anyone know if these are good for exercising?Do they stay in your ear well when you are moving a lot?

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