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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.
A new Garmin Fenix, because I don’t have one and I am a dad!
I’d go for a GoPro Hero 7 Black.
I would love to get a great action cam, or maybe a drone … or maybe both, in one.
I would surely find a replacement for my slowly dying Edge 800.
I’d get my sister, who birthday is coming up, a new Vivoactive 3 Music for a gift. Plus, I’m Australian, keeping with the theme!
I would like to get a pedal based power meter
A Suunto 5 as I have been very happy with earlier Suunto models functionality and dependability.
A power-meter, so I can measure how little power I generate!
Probably the new stages m50 computer…just because I’m tired of garmin
Would get the new Forerunner 945! Why? Because n+1 is the appropriate number of GPS sports gadget to own… Right?
Woot! I would pick up either a new Garmin 530, or GoPro Hero 7 Black. Happy Fathers Day Ray.
If I win I will finally invest in a power meter.
Garmin Vector (or part of it)
currently looking into a DJI Osmo Pocket – so there is plenty room for investment :-)
Gopro 7 for Western States 100
I’d probably get a wahoo bike computer to replace my buggy and frustrating Garmin edge 820
I would upgrade my ageing Garmin Edge 810 to a sparkling new 830.
I’d either want a new direct drive trainer or a power meter to bring training on my new Canyon to the next level
Fenix 5s because im tired of charging a watch and a hr monitor
I would get a power meter for my bike.
I would get a GoPro
A fenix 5 because I’m targetting a 100 mile ultra next summer and the battery life on my Garmin 735XT isn’t good enough.
I’d get a brand new Go Pro to share videos of the mountains where I run
I love these giveaways. I never win, but like to try. I think I would like a new Fenix watch.
Thanks
Bill
I’m still using the garmin forerunner 920. I’d love to upgrade to the new garmin 945.
The Benchmade Mini Griptilian has been in my shopping cart for some time now!! Help me submit my order!! Thanks Ray!!
I’d be very interested in the new Forerunner 945 as i did my first triathlon last weekend. I think i’m gonna try it again, but better training/measuring required for which that device would definitely help.
I would like to get FR945 since I’m currently without watch :)
I would love a power meter for my bike (not sure which one yet) as I’m just getting back to endurance training after having my son six months ago
Hello,
If I win I would like to have the Suunto 9 because the battery can up to 120 hours.
Power meter or a climb, decisions, decisions.
Great time to update a Fenix watch.
Either a power meter or a trainer, either will do to help getting my cycling in shape for my first triathlon next year :-)
I’d buy a set of Garmin Vector 3’s to get more data!
It is well past time to upgrade my watch.
945 would be a great upgrade
I’d get that boat, ahem, paddleboard!
A super-expensive Garmin watch so I can take advantage of it’s excellent open water swim accuracy and reliability ;-)
I would love to get a power meter for my bike
a HR watch for my father would be great
Love to have a Garmin Fenix 5 for my hiking trip this summer.
A power meter because I don’t expect IQSquare to deliver anything useful in the next couple of years =..(
Probably some sort of powermeter that will work for a MTB.
I would get the Garmin 945!
I always wanted a GoPro. Or the new FR945?
I think it’s time to get a power meter. I’d probably get a Quarq DFour.
Possibly a FR945, or a bundle of new stuff for running this summer.
I’d get Garmin Forerunner 945, which I plan to use in marathons and UTMB this year, I like that the battery lasts 36 hours (which should hopefully be enough for me to finish UTMB) and that it’s compatible with Stryd!
I’d probably get a power meter or a dedicated cycling computer.
I’d make myself the FR945 as a Father’s day’s gift! Gotta be more in shape, the youngsters are getting fast!!
I would love to get the new Garmin 945, the spotify support would be a nice upgrade, allowing me to leave my phone at home when going for a run.
Possibly an upgrade of my not-so-new Garmin 510…
A Garmin wearable for my son in the Air Force would be a great reverse-fathers-day back-at-ya gift!
Definitely something to train with power. Maybe Garmin Vector
I’d probably buy a new trainer (likely a Kickr or a Tacx Neo). Or maybe just a new bike computer. Who knows? I’m fickle.
A new bike computer for me. My dad would get my old one. Or a smaller new one.
I’d love a new pair of Oakleys. Some cool designs out right now!
I would totally get a smart trainer because it would be a solid upgrade over the $20 Craigslist mag trainer I use now!
Oh! I would really want the GoPro 7 Black!
Thank you in advance! :)
Probably a Garmin Forerunner 945, or some bike computer
I’d go for a Garmin forerunner 245. or 645 ;-)
I am starting to ride more instead of 100% run, so a few goodies for my bike would be great!
Power meter or maybe a new computer or possibly a watch. No actually an action camera or a drone. Decisions, decisions, decisions…
Straight for the GoPro! Happy Fathers Day!
I am thinking my bike would like a nice shiny new GPS unit
A crank-based power meter! Now wait, that DJI action cam! Or maybe I should replace my crappy Edge 820… SOO CONFLICTED!
I can`t decide between FR945 and Sunnto 5.
I realy like my Ambit 3 Peak but want to try OHR if will work for me.
I’d get my wife a new watch or bike trainer
I’d replace my beat up, shortened battery life Fenx 3 with a new Fenix 5!
random socks, what could be better?
Forerunner for my Wife so she get motivation to start training
Garmin FR 945 to upgrade from a long overdue FR 305
I’ve been looking at the Garmin Edge 530 (with sensors) to go with the Trek 1220 that I’m pulling out of mothballs and fixing up.
Can I hold on to the credit until the Fenix 6 comes out??
I would get a GoPro so I can record rides.
I need a sram etap just because wireless is awesome!
I’d get the GoPro Hero 7 Black because it’s summer and that means trips to the beach with memories to record!
A Garmin 530 to pair with my new power meter.
Would love to get the latest GoPro Hero 7. My current GoPro is several years old.
Perfect timing, right this moment I want a hammock for a great summer time nap. And shoes, because you always need more shoes.
I’d get a power2max power meter for my gravel bike.
My dad was a pretty serious runner for most of his life. Tho he has passed on, if he were around, I’d get him a Garmin Forerunner 245. He would have had a lot of fun with all of its training features. He was a scientist and loved data. I can imagine him obsessing over his runs, in a fun way. I miss that guy.
I would love to get a Forerunner 945 to try out the new heart rate sensor.
It’s my first fathers day!!!! I would get a Garmin FR945 since I just got wireless headphones and would love to pair em up with the Spotify feature
Wahoo trainer for long, dark and cold Finnish winter.
It would be nice to ride with powermeter
Want that new GoPro for upcoming dive trip!
Power Meter
I’d put it towards a GoPro Hero 7 and Assioma Uno. Two things that have been on my list but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
I want Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
Hi Ray,
I would get the new Garmin 945 because I like the new training load features.
Regards
Carsten
Garmin 945!
FR 945 Garmin!!!!!!
Definitely the favero assioma duo, seems to be the best pedal pm out there!
I would go for a new Garmin Watch, maybe the 945 (I think that would suit me ;))
A watch upgrade would be nice… maybe a Vantage V Titanium? That looks really sweet.
Garmin 530! I have the 510 and would like a second head unit to minimize switching between bikes!
Garmin 935 (945), because I dropped mine in a lake.
New Garmin FR 945
So many random pairs of socks!!