Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals on Amazon Prime Days 2025! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $100 off. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Titanium for $645, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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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.
Please pick me!
woot!
Yes please.
Let’s put one on a shark! It’s shark week in case you’re not paying attention.
I like to eat cake
Would love to have either of these, keep up the good work.
Of course I’m in. Thanks!
That description cracked me up
Just stay active!
contests! good stuff.
Boom!
I’m in, thanks.
This is exactly what I need!
You are awesome
Yes please.
What’s that? A Double?
In Canada, it would be a “Double Double”!
Sign me up!
I need this!
Both in one giveaway, nice!
Thank you!
Please?
Thanks for that :)
Yes please!
Giveaway extravaganza’s give me greedy hands!
The Scale and Vivoactive both are welcomed here
For the wife !
wow, these just keep getting better! this would be great to win!!
Thank you Ray!
Flott!
:-)
Awesome scale/watch!
Did I hear tumble dryer giveaway?!!!??!?
Still gutted on the power tap!
I’d wear it!
stupid not to try! fingers crossed!
looks very nice
Yay Ray!
Yes please! You’re the best
Would love this :) cheers
Ahoy
Tools to have fun.
Hi Ray,
Count me in please,
Nathan
This one will be mine!!
The weight of this contest is crashing the site lol
Hmm… Do I want to win a scale??
nice one.
I want it as a present to my wife.
Awesome wearable! Many thanks for the great giveaways! Prost!
Yes. Please. Thanks.
I am in.
My heart beats for this!
Yes please give it to me
Big money again… no whammies… STOP!
Just what my wrist needs
Thank you!
Cuz I gotta WATCH me WEIGHT.
I really like to track as many parameters as possible, weight, HR etc
Once again, here we go.
Mmm, french fries…
Bingo!!
Yes, I am interested…
Looks great!
I need another device to tell me I’m slow :)
I am in. My wife would love the watch…
Oh, I need those scales.
Me!
Yes!
Garmin is one of my favorite!
Me:)
pick me!
Please be meeeee
MY ODDS ARE DWINDLING AREN’T THEY?
want
This would be AMAZING to track my progress for an upcoming marathon!
I feel my luck turning with this one!!!
Thank you for your reviews! When considering new health tech purchases you are my go-to!!
want
I want a step counting wifi scale :D
One more time
2 in 1, great!!
This is my lucky post.
Count me in
Yes please :)
I could use these.
Fingers crossed
Still open? Ideal combination, both on the wish list. Did I mention loosing fat?
Yes way, Jose.
I’m in for this watch.
Wow i need
I appreciate all of the reviews you give! It’s helped me sift through the various technology out there. These two Garmin have been on my radar! Thanks again for all the helpful info!
Thanks for this!!
Yes please
More free stuff, he’ll yes!
Yes please.
Would love to get this!
entered
yes please
Would utilize these to train for my first Ultra. Keep up the good work and fun like this!
Those look sweeeeet
Scale for me, Vivoactive HR for my daughter :-)
that’s a whale of a scale.
Nice one, yes please!!! Cheers!!!