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Dan Scotina
Biker // Ocean Kayaker // Trail Runner // Camper // Snowshoer // Hiker
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38 Reviews:
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76 Yes
10 Questions:
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17 Yes
63 Answers:
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105 Yes
37 Photos:
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35 Yes
0 Videos:
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85 Comments:
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88 Yes
3 Wishlists:
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5 Yes
0 Field Tests:
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Stomping Grounds:
Blue Hills, MS Fells, Breakheart Reservation and Lynn Woods are just some of the places I like to play. -
Bio:
Road runner turned trail runner, turned ultra runner. I'm now looking for the next challenge. Follow my adventures at: http://breakhearttrailrunning.blogspot.com/
Rankings 
- #4 of 652 - Men's Performance Tights
- #5 of 772 - Snowshoes
- #5 of 933 - Running Socks
- #6 of 624 - Hydration Packs - Small
- #7 of 740 - Alpine Touring
- #7 of 654 - Crampons
- #8 of 1,830 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #8 of 1,517 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #9 of 182 - Nutrition & Body Care
- #9 of 2,130 - Socks
- #9 of 656 - Hydration Packs - Large
- #9 of 1,949 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #10 of 1,187 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #10 of 728 - Trekking Poles
- #15 of 688 - Water Filters
- #15 of 1,288 - Trail Running Accessories
- #20 of 2,270 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
- #23 of 4,480 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #24 of 775 - Water Treatment
- #25 of 3,089 - Men's Technical Shells
- #30 of 1,540 - Headlamps
- #31 of 4,474 - Men's Down Jackets
- #35 of 700 - Navigation
- #39 of 1,568 - Winter Accessories
- #39 of 760 - Lighting
- #40 of 2,645 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #40 of 2,143 - Cookware
- #41 of 624 - Mountaineering
- #45 of 1,534 - Water Bottles
- #46 of 2,714 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #52 of 414 - Food
- #53 of 2,732 - 3-Season Tents
- #79 of 794 - Stoves
- #82 of 1,058 - Canister Stoves
- #82 of 506 - Family Camping Tents
- #90 of 1,756 - Cross Country Skiing
- #91 of 1,961 - Women's Rain Jackets
- #95 of 4,434 - Women's Footwear
- #98 of 4,662 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #105 of 957 - Sleeping Pads
- #112 of 547 - Water Reservoirs
- #116 of 1,739 - Trail Running Hydration
- #117 of 501 - Lanterns and Accessories
- #123 of 1,547 - Beanies
- #140 of 4,335 - Men's Footwear
- #160 of 784 - Avalanche Safety
- #164 of 2,228 - Tents
- #189 of 1,172 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
- #209 of 813 - Men's Lightweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #242 of 1,274 - Women's Technical Sandals
- #283 of 3,601 - Backpacks
- #325 of 1,763 - Summer Accessories
- #371 of 1,048 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #435 of 1,230 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #447 of 1,961 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #650 of 4,874 - Alpine Skiing
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Dan Scotina's Base and Outer Layers
Created March 3, 2011
These are some of the items I like, own or plan to purchase in the near future.
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Dan Scotina's NPT Unsupport Run
Created January 27, 2011
A 33 mile unsupported run along one of the remotest sections of the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack Mountains during the height of summer heat and humidity.
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Dan Scotina's Trail Running Hydration
Created February 12, 2011
Running in different weather conditions over varying distances changes your fluid and fuel intake requirements. Make sure you use the proper hydration device to meet the need.
- Helpful Votes: 2 Yes |
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Super breathable fabric
Columbia Peak 2 Peak Jacket - Men's
June 23, 2011
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Zelcro cuff
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2011
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Pit Zips
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2011
For temperature and moisture regulation.
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Oversized Hood
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2011
Large hood will fit over helmet.
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Stoic Vaporshell Jacket
Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's
May 10, 2011
Black with blue waterproof zippers
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Sleeve cuff
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
Sleeve cuff keeps out cold air but sleeve run small and are tight fitting.
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Draw Cord
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
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Inside Pocket
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
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Chest Pocket
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
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Oversized Hood
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
Generous hood will fit over helmet but is too large for normal use.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Beehive Yellow
Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
May 10, 2011
Jacket is not as bright yellow as it appears in the BC ad.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Inside Pocket/Stuff Sack
Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket - Men's
May 9, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Gecko Green
Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket - Men's
May 9, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Inside Pocket/Stuff Sack
Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
May 9, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
0 Comments
Stone Cat 50M finish.
CamelBak Octane XCT Hydration Pack - 200cu in
January 25, 2011
My 4 year old Octane still going strong.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Good backcounry snowshoes.
Tubbs Venture Series Snowshoe - Men's
January 23, 2011
These will get you through deep powder.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Descending Pack Monadnock
CamelBak M.U.L.E. Hydration Pack - 520cu in
January 13, 2011
Wapack Trail Race - Running from New Hampshire to Massachusetts.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Night running.
Petzl Tactikka Plus Headlamp
January 12, 2011
Finishing the Stone Cat 50 mile trail race.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
1 Comment
Winter Hike
Outdoor Research Verglas Gaiter - Men's
January 12, 2011
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
0 Comments
Blister-free running
injinji Outdoor Quarter Crew Toe Sock- NuWool
January 11, 2011
Running the Traprock 50K wearing my Injinji's
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
0 Comments
TARC Run
CW-X Pro Tights - Men's
January 10, 2011
Winter long training run in my CWX Pros
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Garmin Forerunner
Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS
January 10, 2011
A trail racer best friend.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Arcadia Hike
CamelBak M.U.L.E. Hydration Pack - 520cu in
January 9, 2011
Staying hydrated in the sunmmer heat. with my Camelbak.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Arcadia Hike
Black Diamond Trail Trekking Pole
January 9, 2011
Nearing the summit of Cadillac Mountian.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Trail running
Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System
January 9, 2011
A must have for winter trail running.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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CW-X Stabilyx Ventilator Short - Men's
October 22, 2011
Andrew, you're borderline between a sm and med. Since you want these to be snug, I would go with a small
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
CW-X Stabilyx Ventilator Short - Men's
October 22, 2011
Jon, you would be an XL
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
injinji Performance Compression Toe Sock
April 14, 2011
Willy, they feel a little weird between your toes at first but you get use to it quickly. No real adjustment period, at least for me.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
injinji Performance Compression Toe Sock
April 14, 2011
Willy, I don't train anywhere near 100 mpw but I do wear Injinis. The performance socks (coolmax)have good durability but the outdoor ones (wool) wear out quickly.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Nathan HPL #008 Race Vest
April 14, 2011
Pete, depends on how much you drink and how far apart the aid stations are. Remember, water is heavy, and extra weight will burn calories and reduce energy. You should only carry enough to get you to the next aid station. You can re-fill there.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket - Men's
March 3, 2011
The Nano Puff is pretty shiny in my opinion. I prefer the material used for the down sweater. The Puff still looks good though.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
March 1, 2011
Hey Mike, Is the warmth & weight similar for both? I'm still trying to decide between them. The Marmot seems like a better value but I like the Patagonia more.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's
February 27, 2011
You can't go wrong with either one. Both will do the job.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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CW-X Stabilyx Tight - Men's
February 27, 2011
Josh, according to the sizing chart on the CWX website you are a large.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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CW-X Pro Tights - Men's
February 27, 2011
Sizing for these tights is very specific. Make sure you review the sizing chart before purchasing.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
February 26, 2011
Cam, how does that compare to the Marmot Zeus? The Marmot seems more puffy. Dan
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir
February 25, 2011
I've had mine for several years and never had a mold problem. After every use, I rinse the bladder with plain water and then clean it with a mixture of water and Listerine. Then I drain it but leave any residual liquid in the bladder. I store the bladder in the refrigerator until I'm ready to use it again. Just make sure you rinse out the listerine before using.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's
February 17, 2011
Cami-Sue,
I'm 5'6" and about 160, athletic build. The medium fits me well, just a tad long in the sleeves. I think the med will fit boyfriend but could be a bit short at the waist.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Rossignol Evo Glade AR Ski
February 16, 2011
Kim
Weight is only one factor in determining ski length. You must also consider your height.
(height in inches x 2.6 + 15 = ski length in cm) If you are light for you height you can go shorter. If you are heavy for your height, you can go with a longer ski.
Dan
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter
February 16, 2011
Hey Cam
Thanks for the information. I like that you can connect directly to the hydration tube.
Dan
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter
February 15, 2011
I'm considering purchasing either the hiker pro or hiker model. What features makes the pro worth the addition cost? Thanks for the help.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Sole Ed Viesturs Signature Edition Footbed
February 12, 2011
Has anyone ever tried these in running shoes? I'm not sure if there is enough room to accommodate the thicker insert. I'm current using the Dean Karnazes foot bed but thinking the Ed V's will give me more cushioning.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
February 2, 2011
Yes, it's a 3 season tent.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Nathan HPL #008 Race Vest
February 2, 2011
Yes, I have a few small female friends that wear the Nathan. It will work for you.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
GoPro Chest Mount Harness
January 28, 2011
I'm a trail runner and would like to record some of my runs. Would this harness work for that or would there be too much bouncing to make a good video?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
GoPro HD HERO 960
January 28, 2011
How would this work for recording trail running or would there be too much shaking?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoe - Men's
January 27, 2011
Without a rock plate these wouldn't work well here in New England where most of the trails I run are rock mine-fields.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Jacket - Men's
January 24, 2011
The collar come close to the chin but not right up to it. It also does not fit real close to the neck so wind penetration is an issue.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 23, 2011
I do to so I went up one size. It covers my bum but the sleeves are too long. I'm fine with that.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 23, 2011
I would just go with a down jacket. Minn winters are too cold!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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KEEN Voyageur Mid Hiking Shoe - Men's
January 21, 2011
Hey Mike, thanks for the response. I'll check out the Merrells.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
KEEN Voyageur Mid Hiking Shoe - Men's
January 21, 2011
Are these ok for winter hiking? If not, any suggestions.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Nathan HPL #020 Race Vest
January 21, 2011
I know a few very small female runners that use the Nathan. It will fit fine for you. Plus it's much lighter than the Camelbak models.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket - Women's
January 19, 2011
It fits true to size so go with women's XS
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
Not if the temp is below 30F and the wind is blowing!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
Never had that problem. Send them back!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
Barb, this fleece is not warm enough for those temps. Also, the wind cuts right through this jacket. You'd be better off with a wind stopper fabric.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
XS fits my daughter who is 4"11 and 105 lbs. It may be too small for you.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
Yes, it's light gray.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket - Women's
January 18, 2011
It's not lined but does stop the wind very well. With a base layer it will keep you warm and dry except for extreme cold.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Kelty Yellowstone 6 Tent 6-Person 3-Season
January 14, 2011
Seems strange to me that a manufacturer would sell a tent without stakes. Some Marmot tents even include the footprint!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Percolator
January 14, 2011
Yep, it's a trial and error sort of thing!
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Percolator
January 14, 2011
Either the lid is not sealing properly (defective?) or maybe you have the flame to high and the water is overboiling.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Percolator
January 14, 2011
It's out of stock right now but I think REI has it. Sorry BC, not trying to send your customers elsewhere.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tubbs Venture Series Snowshoe - Men's
January 14, 2011
The binding is very generous. It should be ok.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
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Tubbs Venture Series Snowshoe - Men's
January 14, 2011
Ryan is right. The binding may be too loose for running shoes.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Petzl Tactikka Plus Headlamp
January 14, 2011
I've has that problem on 2 different Petzl models.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Sole Ed Viesturs Signature Edition Footbed
January 13, 2011
Yes, order up a size and trim them down using the insoles that came with the shoe as a template. Using a box cutter works much better than using scissors.
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Marmot Limelight 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
January 13, 2011
In my opinion, having only one door for two people is a big pain in the butt. I use the 2P when I am going solo and take my 2 door tent when my wife is with me.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Marmot Limelight 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
January 13, 2011
The tent does have a lot of mesh so if you are in a dry, dusty area and the wind is blowing it could be a problem. Better off using the fly.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp
January 12, 2011
I have used mine for reading. You can get some glare if the paper is glossy (such as a magazine) but it is fine for reading a book.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
January 11, 2011
The amount of wind can make a huge difference as it cuts right through the fleece. 30F-40F on a calm day is about the jacket's limit.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
January 11, 2011
I'm a lot smaller than you and wear a large but I wanted the extra length. The med also was tight across the chest.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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