Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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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 2023 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.
Hi, Thanks for the giveaway! I posted this on facebook as well, so count two for me!
On My blog and on Twitter :)
Posted on Buzz and Facebook for luck :)
Keep up the good work
Greetings from Norway.
Torgeir
I literally JUST ASKED my mom for a Garmin for Christmas (yes, she already asked). I feel like I’m the only runner in the world who doesn’t have one!
Just added this to my contests page: link to fromfat2fab2009.blogspot.com
Here is a comment on the awesome giveaway, it’s been linked on Facebook for a second entry and it’s also on the new blog for a third. link to tritrainingwithjustin.com
3 Entries woot!!
Thanks for the great giveaway! Count me in for 3 – FB, Twitter and comment.
One comment – One entry ;)
Put me down for 2, this and Facebook. Love the reviews!
Put me down for 2: comment and Facebook. Thanks!
I’m in for 2 (facebook and here)
comment, facebook and twitter…
3 entries for me! thanks!
Hi. Count me in for 2 entries.
1. This comment
2. Twitter via runeatrun
Thanks!
Count me in for three
blog is http://www.keeganglynn.blogspot.com
and I will share on FB as well-
Thanks,
Heather
3 Entries for me too. :)
poweroftherun
Count me in for 3 entries as well.
Poweroftherun
please count me in for 3 entries as well
Long time lurker brought out by the swag :) Please count me for two entries–I tweeted a few days ago, but blogger wouldn’t let me comment then.
Always enjoy reading your posts.
I hope I win.. I hope I win!!! This is awesome. Just found your blog from my friend!
nice garmin watches reviews! count me in ray comment, twitter!
Pls couont me in Ray! love the watch so much! twitted alreaDY
Thanks to my buddy Matt for dragging me in kicking and screaming….but I like it, love it, yes I do.
I could really use a garmin! **fingers crossed**
Count me in for 2 (comment and retweet at deefsu)
Just started following you on Twitter, did the RT and I’m commenting here.
I love to read athletic blogs and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this one. (Thanks to one of my Twitter-friends)
I’ve been kind of wanting a Garmin and now I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that you pick me!
Thanks for blogging and for the giveaway!
The British Bulldog directed me to your site, really like it so far! Always like contests for cool stuff!
Awesome giveaway!
Re-tweeted as well!
Posting a comment for the contest – it would be nice to know how far I’m running!
Oooooh a free Garmin, thanks.
1 entry for the comment
1 entry for the link to my blog
1 entry for following and retweeting, sweet.
2 for me! (And sharing on Facebook closed out my window!)
Put me in for 3!
That Garmin sure does look cool… I need that extra battery life for ultras! I’ll tweet ya too.
Count me in!
Hello. Please print me, cut me out, put me in a hat, and then pick me. Thanks. (&thanks for the awesome give-aways)
Count me in for two. Thanks.
Passinthrough
Great contest. Just one entry for me.
Nice blog. Count me in for one.
Count me in for one please. Great blog.
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In for 2 (RT and commented here), I have no facebook nor blog. Great blog, I enjoy reading it!!
Awesome! Put me down for 2. Twitter RT from @tonydicks
Sign me up for two! (RT @jasondc)
I’m in with a comment and Re-tweet @rjstuart
Count me in for two:
Comment
Facebook
Count me in for three….
Comment here
Twitter
posted on blog
Poor grad student / running addict in need of Garmin.
I found you through A Code Greek’s Tale. You do Some Awesome giveaways! !
MAJ
Love that this contest is open to anyone, and love this blog. Very detailed and useful review.
Comment + Facebook + Twitter + blog
Facebook:
link to facebook.com
Twitter:
link to twitter.com
Blog:
link to positivemeditation.blogspot.com
No, I do not have a facebook account, and I refuse to get one for a variety of reasons. Nor do I have a twitter account. I’m not sure what you expect me to do here. I’d like to get credit for three (no purchase necessary?) but making throw-away accounts is pointless.
what a great contest! Your blog rocks!
Facebook and a comment. 2 entries for me, please! BTW, I love my 305. Thanks for the review.
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I’m so glad I heard about this giveaway. My husband’s birthday is this month and it would be a great gift! I retweeted, posted on Facebook and commented here.
-Rhianna
Please count me in for three (comment, twitter, Facebook)
Before I bought my FR305 I read your reviews several times…
In for two:
Commented and shared on facebook
Good luck to everyone and keep doing what you’re doing! Thanks!
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Your review is extremely in-depth. Thank you. As a diving hobbyist, I think this would be great tool to use along with a Suunto dive computer! Shall share on Facebook too…
Count me in for one! Thanks for your awesome reviews!
I went for all three. A comment here, a Facebook, and my blog (http://linae.blogspot.com)
I linked your giveaway to my Facebook. So, that should be good for two entries. Thanks for doing this!
tomdog
I’m new here and i would love to win this amazing giveaway–thanks for the chance!!
marci
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com
I would love a 310XT. Been reading your reviews over the past month and I am sold! Sounds like a great all rounder.
I have shared your awesome contest on Facebook and am now leaving a comment on your blog, so please mark me for 2 entries! Thanks!
Put me down for another 3! You can find me here @eejay / link to facebook.com and link to elijahnicolas.com
Realised i forgot to put my tweet name on my comment (@sjmm)
thanks (and congrats for recent events!)
Hey cool – I could really use one of these. Count me in for 3 – have already re-tweeted this and wil have on my blog today – thanks for your review.
Ashby
Put me down for three entries — blog, Facebook and comment. I’d love to have the 310XT — what a great giveaway!
Can’t win if you don’t play, right? I’m reposting to facebook as well so put me down for three entries. :-)
Way to go!
In for 1!
In for 1 :) Awesome giveaway!
2 entries – comment and FB. Your reviews are the best!
Just discovered your blog. Count me in!
2 entries – comment + FB. Love your reviews – they’re the best!
Two entries please.
(Here plus Facebook)
Great blog as always and congrats on your good news.
Cheers, Martin
mabooth_uk@hotmail.com
Great blog, wonderful reviews! I have only this entry for the giveaway.
I want to win!!!!
And I’m following dcrainmakerblog on twitter, I really want to win!
Would love to win this for my husband! His Garmin died after only 985 miles logged!
Great blog!
Great blog and giveaway!
I followed you on Twitter (@TrimommyKelly) and retweeted! Another entry for me!
Count me for 3!
-Comment
-Re-Tweet on Twitter
-Facebook
Great Blog! Going to add you to my Blog Roll on irunbike.com
My comment for the giveaway (my GPS just broke, too!)
2. Retweeted by @MizFahrenheit
3. And on facebook: facebook.com/married2asailor
Thanks for the contest. Your blog might just inspire me to do a tri!
Put me down for two entries!
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3 points
1. Comment :)
2. Blog – link to eyalsch.blogspot.com
3. facebook – link to facebook.com
THANK YOU !!!
I’m in for 1 entry.
Just found you through my coach Trimommy Kelly. I linked you in my blog, tweeted you, and facebooked you.
Please pick me!!
Great rewievs!
Although now I want to buy the 310 even more. We’ll see what the girl says…maybe you could help me out here;)
Cheers!
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Thanks for the great blog and giving your time and resources up for the online fitness community. No Twitter or blog here, so I guess I’ve only got the one entry.
Cheers,
Marc
DC,
Don’t have a blog yet, so I will have just one entry.
Take care
YouYou, Montreal
Count me in!
Following you on twitter (@mharris424) and you can find me at http://runthrulife.wordpress.com.
Count me in for 2 — this comment and a RT!
Me wantsss… Pretty please? :)
Me wantsss… Pretty please? :)
How did I miss this post? I want a new Garmin!
And I’m following you on twitter and tweeted about your give away
And now I have it linked from my blog post
I would love to win this! I’m entering triple for it!
this is cool