Heads up! The big Garmin spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8, $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965, Forerunner 265, and countless other Garmin products. Full list & thoughts 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.
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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.
I would get a garmin vector power meter so I could see my dat on my power and get left right balance. I would love to see this bit Santa didn’t deliver that with my bike.
I’d get the favero power meter. Always wanted a power-meter but didn’t want to spend the money :).
I would get a nice garmin edge 830. Thank you!
A shiny new… maybe a power meter or a new Garmin yeah that’s what I would get
Would love a Garmin Vivoactive 4s
A Garmin Fenix 6s! My 735xt is having issues…
A wahoo kicked climb was exactly what I was thinking. I’m ready for a little more in the pain cave this winter.
Power meter time!
Updated Fenix, or maybe a new trainer.
Either a 945 or a bike trainer
A Garmin 945 to replace my aging 920.
I would love a running watch (which kind I don’t know – that’s why am here!) and Aftershockz earphones, because listening to music and hearing everything else just fine sounds amazing.
Socks, socks, endless socks. A new pair for every sport activity in 2020
Garmin fēnix 6S Multisport GPS Watch to upgrade my current Garmin 235
A nice new watch to upgrade from my aging Garmin 620 would certainly be in the cards.
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I’d take a fancy GPS watch.
Take care
Jurgen
A proper Home Trainer would be Perfect!
Can I have them all? I would absolutely love that Wahoo KICKR Climb…I been on a very old Cycle Ops Fluid since about 2009…enough said.?
Vector pedals for the new bike that Santa brought me…
I could really use a new FR945 to replace the dead altimeter on my 935!
I’d appreciate some Favero’s! My kickr core made it clear that I need/want power meters on my main outdoor bike.
I’d so love a bike computer. I don’t have any type of one.
It would be extremely helpful when I’m out riding alone.
I’d put the money towards a smart trainer (leaning towards the Wahoo Kickr Core). My wife and I are expecting soon, so any chance to get a quick ride in would be great.
A new power meter would be awesome.
A new Garmin Fenix would be great!
Forerunner 245 music!!
I’d get a fenix 6 to help with navigating the backcountry
It’ll keep me from getting lost in the GC
I’d get a GoPro so I could attach it to my Golden Retriever and make funny dog videos. I’d also use it for cyclocross.
gopro 8
I sure would love to get myself Garmin accessories for biking.
A smart trainer to get us through the Winter months.
I need some running shoes, maybe Vaporfly Next%
I need a new Garmin head unit.
New Garmin 830 needed to replace flagging 820
A KICKR climb would be awesome.
I would probably buy a new watch, maybe it would be a Fenix.
My wife wanted a new Garmin Vivofit. I would buy her one if I won this, and maybe a new one for myself too.
A bike like bright enough to illuminate the sun, if not available I’m sure I can find something helpful :)
I wasn’t lucky enough to get a Garmin fenix for Christmas; the technology looks pretty sweet!
A garmin 945 would be nice or a power meter. So many choices.
I have been wanting a power meter for a long time now and would love a set of Favero Assioma pedals!
A new trainer since my old fluid trainer can’t track the sprints on Zwift.
I would get a new Garmin 945 device to train for upcoming triathlons and 1/2 marathon!!
No luck thus far, love to replace my Garmin Vivoactive HR with a new Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire
Would love to replace my old edge 800 with something newer ?
I would buy an action camera to capture the happening for memories… :-)
I’m getting a new bike, so there will be lots of needed new toys – power meter or bike computer are the most likely options.
A tacx neo to replace my old kinetic trainer
A long lasting Coros watch would be very cool.
Or a feature rich Garmin watch.
Maybe I don’t have to bother ;-)
A power meter because it’s not something I need or can really justify purchasing but it would be fun to geek out with more data. Thanks for your great site.
I would love to finally get a GoPro
Its finally time for some Edge variation. Good I can research what is what here ?
I could use a drone and a GoPro Hero Max to film my kids adventures.
I’d probably get myself a shiny new fenix 6 (although I might be tempted to save and wait for a new Gamrin release if there’s no expiry!)
Cheers,
Tom
Fenix
not sure what I would choose because seems like I never win any prizes of contest that I enter. I’m going to get a new mtb soon so maybe the Garmin 530 / 830. just dreaming
Crank power meter for new road bike
There are so many good things which can be bought :p
I dunno in reality yet)
I want a fenix 6 :)
Vector 3 ? I’ve been asking for them for 3 years
I’d pick up a Wahoo Kicker fan and and a Wahoo Headwind desk which would complete my Winter ’19 training studio
I would get the GoPro Hero 8 Black in order to document my super slow descents when on my road bike!
New Power meter.
A Wahoo KICKR Bike to replace my hold Tacx.
I am torn between a new watch, a power meter orba new trainer.
Will get a nice garmin
A new Garmin smartwatch that wasn’t present under the christmas tree (pun intended).
GoPro 8 with all the bells and whistles
A forerunner 245, because my last garmin watch keeps dying and getting replaced.
I would like to try the Garmin vector 3 pedals. I have read that they have fixed the previous issues.
Long time reader and someone who directs everyone to this site
A new watch would be great!
Favero power meter, Simply because it is the best
Garmin Fenix 6X, b/c having a 5X is soooo last year
I’d finally upgrade from my Fenix 5 to a Fenix 6 Pro.
I like to get newbie APEX pro, from newcomer Coros.
I’d upgrade my current running watch to a Garmin FR 945 or something.
A Forerunner 945 would be nice
Well, Winter is coming, so what I need is a… rolller??? a new GoPro? a powermeter?
Gopro for a new video!
I would get a GoPro Max so I can capture my adventures better than using my phone.
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When my buddies and I go on our annual backpacking trip we have all levels of cameras covered except for something aerial. Minimal use of a lightweight drone would round out the equipment list and make for some new and interesting photography and video of our trips.
I’d probably get me some favero assioma pedals :)
Buy myself a new sports watch
I would order a Garmin 45 for my fiance to replae her Garmin vivofit. And maybe a pair of shoes if there are funds left over. If it has to just be me I would maybe do a sunnto 5 to compare to my polar vantage v.
I would buy garmin fenix watch
I want a polar Vantage M
I would like a trainer at home ^^
Probably would get another GoPro hero 8, multiple angles for filming!
My GoPro Hero 3+ still works but is getting tired – an upgrade would be very welcome!
I would go for a GoPro please!!!
The Favero Assioma pedals would be great! Thanks Ray!
I mean if I had a million dollars I’d buy the moon but with $500, I’ll go with there Favero Power Meter because that’s a great deal!
Fenix 6, planning to have a go at my first tri next year.
Something shiny and new. Most likely a forerunner 945
I would love to have a Garmin Fenix 6 pro to replace my old vivoactive HR!!!
I am saving up for a new garmin watch! Merry Christmas & happy New Year.
Garmin Forerunner 245, or 45, with heart rate monitor, please!!!
I would get a forerunner 945 to add maps to my runs