Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) 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.
Just tweeted all about this, thank you!!
This is one of the coolest giveaways ever!
Put me down as both commenting on this great giveaway, and now following you and re-tweeting.
Hit me up for 2 entries!
Added the giveway to my blog today! Thank you!
http://www.one-run-at-a-time.blogspot.com
i hope i win this time. im in with the trifecta…fb, twitter and this comment. fingers crossed.
No whammy, no whammy, no whammy
Super thorough review – thanks for that! I’d love to get my hands on one to replace my 205.
I just bought one of these based on your review and it’s AWESOME. Thanks for all you do!
Don
Very nice man! I actually rediscovered my twitter to get in all three!
a_stout – twitter
Biking the Bay – Blog
And this here comment!
On a fun side note… my captcha for this comment is “tranny”, haha!
I lurves my Garmin 310XT, and this one is for my wife (if we win!). Blog (in a couple of days), comment, and Facebook! You got it :-)
Sweet give-away opportunity. I’ve done all three: (1) commented here, (2)Following you on my blog and (3) re-tweeted the post. I need the 310xt!!! Thanks
I would love to win this :)
I linked to this giveaway on my blog http://www.runcourtrun.com
I became a follower on twitter and retweeted your giveaway @runcourtrun
Thanks for the blog, been enjoying it for some time now.
I think I qualify for 3 entries:
1) Retweet (earltedly)
2) A blog post (link to monkeysandtea.com)
3) This comment ;)
Two … this plus tweet, same name.
Thanks again for a great giveaway.
Put me down for 2 (here and twitter)
Great idea! I’ll post on Facebook too. :)
Nice giveaway, count me for two (twitter).
Me, me ME!!
I’m in and you got a facebook link as well!
I’ll be tweeting. I would love to win a 310 XT!
oooh, giveaways are amazing!
Love the blog – I bought a Garmin after reading your reviews. Would love to have a 310XT! Keep up the good work.
Any friend of Jeanne’s is a friend of mine! Twitter is over capacity but I will tweet your contest, post on Facebook and link to you from my blog
21st-century-mom.com
I believe that counts as 3.
I tweeted (@thisamazingday)
and i facebook’d!!! I love it!
Great giveaway!
Sweet give away! Love your reviews too!
Count me in for one entry :)
Sorry, I probably should have done it all in one post. To recap: comment (check), twitter (check), facebook (check), blog on sidebar (check). So that’s three for me!
My brother-in-law just sent me your blog and I love it. I’m linking on Twitter for two entries.
One entry for me, please! Longtime reader – love how the blog has evolved over the years. Thanks for the giveaway!
great site and posts as always.
Man, keep the good work!
Oh, and count one entry for me, please :)
Wow, another giveaway so soon? Thanks Ray!
I’m going for the Comment/FaceBook/Twitter
triple-play!
2 for me. Twitter (natebabcock) and here!
Great blog, and love this contest. Count me in for 2, I also re-tweeted. Thanks, Andy E.
Comment, comment, comment! What a sweet giveaway!
(&thanks for remembering the deployed servicemen!)
me please! One entry! :)
Great work! Count me in for 2!
Steve
Excellent blog!
In for two (this and Facebook), thanks!
I’ve been reading and rereading your reviews on the 305 & 310xt trying to decide…fingers crossed.
I’m in for three:
comment: done
link on my blog’s sidebar: done
FB post: done
Thanks!!
Brilliant idea to maximize comments and followers! Hope *I* win :))
Count me in for 2. I posted a RT under @saturdaygolfer.
Thanks!
Yay for free stuff. Love your blog.
2 entries for me, comment and tweet.
Just tweeted, and here’s my comment: put me down for 2 entries. Thanks!
Count me in for two entries-RT by sarahalow. Thanks!
Me! Me! Pick Me!
count me in! Also just “followed you” on tweeter… and re-tweeted
does that count for 3? :))) fingers crossed!
I need a new Garmin, both my 305 and 405 just pooped out on me! Thanks for the potential!
Thank you for the chance. Three for me.
Wow, this would really help my training! Haha, good luck to everyone though.
3 entries for me please. Tweeted, Facebooked and on my blog. The prizes just get better and better!
Love your blog, count me in for an entry!
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Pick me! Pick me! :-) I’m using a crappy $40 Timex to record overall times and manually entering them into Buckeye Outdoors. I desperately need a GPS watch and have been totally coveting a 310XT.
So much so that I posted this on Facebook, Twitter (jennrice), blog and this comment. Do I get 4 entries?
Thanks!!
Jennifer (brand.blogs.com)
Count me in three times please. I would love to have one of those.
link to facebook.com
link to jahowie1972.blogspot.com
HI Ray! Put me in for 2 please (comment + FB). I know I have a blog but I’m not posting much there any more since getting on FB :-\
Thanks for the giveaway opp and hope you’re doing well!
I most definitely need to be in on this one, maybe it’ll motivate me to get back into the game! I’m also going to post on FB and tweet (chasingiron).
Def would love to win this for my wife. I can’t run since I am crippled.
Sign me up for this give away!
I have done it all put me in for all entries!! AWESOME giveaway!!
Great blog, awesome reviews.
Thanks.
I love the blog. The reviews and tips are very valuable and giveaways rock!
Loving your blog and in-depth reviews from Italy! I also retweeted the contest (@PietroSan), so count me in for two :)
Thanks!
Three for me! Thanks for the great giveaways.
@dmags311
Hope this comment # is my lucky #. I never win! LOL
I admit, I’ve long been a Garmin hater (old school technophobe runner!). But your review makes me think I might really like this device. Especially if I didn’t have to shell out the $$$ to get it!
Ohhh this would be so great to have! Count me in. :)
Here’s my first comment…
Posted on Facebook…
On my sidebar on my blog…
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I am NOW following your blog…
Count me in! Have retweeted too!
AWESOME!!!!
I am in for 3 :)
I commented
I follow you on Twitter
I twitted (retweeted the deal @whitarican)
I also put contest on my blog: http://tech-tri.blogspot.com
I’m glad to have found your blog! I also tweeted about it (@katenesse) and facebooked.
Count me in for 2! Comment and retweet. Thanks for a great blog.
3 for me. Here’s my blog link and I’m off to tweet :-)
Sally
link to sally-whatamidoing.blogspot.com
You should give it to me.
Oooo…pick me, pick me!! Three entries here…comment, FB, Twitter and blog. Awesome contest, thanks!!
I’m glad to have found your blog! I tweeted (@katenesse) and facebooked, too.
This is really cool. I’d love to have one.
I follow.
I tweeted.
I put it on my blog: (settingufree.blogspot.com).
And I facebooked about it.
It pained me though because I really… REALLY want to win!!!
Great giveaway and I love your blog!
Please drop my name/blog in the hat.
Count me in for 3 entries. Have fun with this one. Looks like you may be busy with this drawing.
Keep the reviews coming. Count me in for two entries (Twitter).
Just knocked out 3 entries for the 310XT! Hopefully I can be the big winner – Love the detailed reviews here btw –
Sign me up. Love your blog.
Duane
Lantana, Texas
Wow words cannot even describe how badly I’d like to win this!
And be sure to check out an awesome blog launch giveaway! :]
link to chloeandchristy.blogspot.com
Awesome giveaway. 1 entry. Really enjoy the review depth and quality. Keep it up, Ray!
I am so ready for a Garmin. I have been waiting for 2 years. :)
Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee!
Posted on FB too!!
Count me in!
I’m in for 3 – twitter, facebook and comment. Thanks!
Count me in!!!
Just to me make it harder to cut up the names…Joe Mathison, and I’d love the 310XT!
Love the blog!
Hungry for Garmin!
DC. I’m in for two.