Heads up! The big Garmin annual spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8 (first sale to date!), $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965 at $499, the Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products including inReach Mini 2. Plus the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium is on sale, and some Suunto & Wahoo product deals too. Full list & thoughts here!
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Here’s how to save!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2024 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
Yessssssss i have won??
Wow!
Would make a great upgrade to my Bryton Cardio 60! Still now Windows support from Garmin, but a bit more connected at least :-)
Fingers crossed :)
Love anything Garmin
i want that one
Yes please!
I remember seeing mock-ups of this online when it was in the pre-production phase. It would be awesome to own one!
Nice watch, tracker, whatever. Thank you, Ray!
Yes!!
Looks awesome, I want it!
Not a product I’d be opposed to owning, especially is I break into trail running and already using the Garmin Family.
yes please
yes please!
thanks DCRAINMAKER
Yes please!
Would love to have it !
Yes please
me too
Thanks for making this site. I used your in depth reviews to guide me towards purchasing my Fenix 3. A vivoactive would be nice though!
yes, Please!
This could be fun, I’m over my fitbit!
Luv it and thanks for the discount.
I would love to win this to give to my wife so she stops trying to steal my Fenix.
Maybe a little golf as well?
In
Vivo FTW
Freebies
Heck yeah!
Yes please :-D
Love it!! :-)
presents!!!
Yes please
Vivoactive!!!
I’m in :)
yay, watches!
Yes please!
Me please!
I know I’ve entered the earlier rounds of your extravagant extravaganza, but this time I’m serious! I really, really, really want the Vivoactive!
Thanks
Sounds awesome
Yes please.
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Ray for president!
I’m in!
Nice one!
Thanks Ray!
This is nice.
Well, why not…?
Very, very nice watch to have:)
My wife is looking for this one. Would make her really happy.
Little post-lunch time run competition entry
Super cool. Sorry if this is a second post as I did not se the first one come through…
2!
Awesome
Excellent!
that would be a fun addition to my wrist!
yes, please!!!
ok, this one if my fav from the giveaway!
fantastic :) I want one
Would love to try it out.
Thumbs up :-)
Yes please!
I like pie.
Fingers crossed!
if you don’t try, you don’t win :-)
In
Yes please. Looks great
Yes please.
I’m in!
please :)
Garmin
Fingers crossed…
Can’t Wait
lol!!!!!! This is awsome.
Miaow!
Thanks!
Who needs an apple watch anyway?
I need a new running watch and this would be perfect.
Missed out on the first few, but that’s OK. This one would be great!
thank you!!
Yes Please!
Lets run!
WoW!
Yam yam gimme some
I’ll take one!
Pick me! Pick Me!
My wrist is very small! Please send one to me!!
Entering
Whoo, this would be a nice one!
Give it to meeeee!!!!
I like it and want it (please)
Maybe this would incentivize me to run more.
Ray or the Girl ?
Ray it is off course!
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I can only hope!
More freebies please!
Yes,please
This would look great on me I think.
me me me!
Please please please! Wanted one of these!
Cool!