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.
Great giveaway – thanks.
Emily
I just started running. This would be a great help
Great! Count me in.
Rusty
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In for 2:
twitter: ScottAPerk
Comment: Done
Thanks for the great blog! Put me down for (2) entries please (comment + tweet @RuprectMnkeyBoy)
Thanks!
I also posted on Facebook to double my chances. I would love to win this Garmin. Pick me! ;)
Sign me up for two entries, twitter (honduras121) and comment. Great blog, you should track all the nationalities that are following you!
from Honduras
I need a Garmin 310xt! Facebooked and blogged as well for a total of three. -Tid
Awesome… I cannot believe that you are giving away a 310XT. Wow…!!
Two entries for me please, one here and one via retweet.
Me…me…me…
great, another competition already! thats amazing, a great read and the bonus of winning great prizes. count me in for two with my facebook link as well Thanks again.
Count me in
I’m in for two, I think!! A Facebook post & a Blog link. It’s not worth another entry, but I’m now a follower, too. Good links & reviews.
Hi there! Just became a follower on twitter (@KyraTX) and RT’d your tweet. I found about you and your reviews through @ActiveEggplant.
Tweet!
Love your blog and so glad it got passed on to me!!!
So glad your blog address got passed along to me after much discussions about Garmins at the outer banks the other week. Thanks for all of the information!
Awesome giveaway!. Hope I win!
I’ve gone through three generation of gsrmin running watches. Would love to make it 4!
Pick me!
Count me for 2 fb and post
I follow you on twitter now and retweeted the giveaway. 2 more entries!
I’m in for two, facebook and comment.
Count me in for two entries.
Brian from Little Rock
Two entries for me. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.
Ooooh, Ooooh! Pick me, pick me!!
:-)
Hi there, great reviews, amazing giveaways. Please count me in for 2 (comment and retweet/follow)! Thanks!
Sweet..looking forward to the new Garmin..I”m stoked
Count me in — facebook and twitter too.
Thanks for the chance to win the 310XT. I am keeping my fingers crossed…
Great giveaway, wow!
Count me in for 2: comment and blogged at link to superfoodsuperfood.wordpress.com
Put me down for three please!
1 – Comment
2 – Twitter (aphire)
3 – Blog Link (link to cakinney.blogspot.com)
A Desperate Englishman wants a new 310XT
Will DC Rainmaker make his friend over the pond Happeeee
I want to know where I am in the world and where I’m going because the two wasted days are yesterday and tomorrow.
I would love to get one of these! So far I’ve just been using the GPS on my phone during my runs, but it’s annoying with it flopping around in my pocket. Something like this would be perfect!
I’ve gone with the Twitter thing and this comment – so.. 2 then please!
W00T count me in!
I´m going to retweet you too. So please 2 entries for me.
My twitter is ff_oliveira
Will link on facebook and twitter. I first encountered your page through BT. your reviews and comments are bang on and really informative. Thank you for that!
This giveaway is so exciting. I’ve now posted it on my blog, too! Thanks!
count me in!
count me in!
This is my lyricless, storyless, poemless comment. Also linked your contest on my blog and posted on facebook. Three for me please!
I will just take one, you da man
I want this! I’m going to post on Fb so count me in for 2 entries!
Looks like a great device. : )
So glad I found this blog, so many useful things. In for three with Facebook and Twitter.
Thanks a ton Ray.
Love the info you have on your site. Looking forward to checking it out more!
Count me in for two:
This post
Tweeted the giveaway link on jzilles
Count me in for two – comment and fb. Just moved to DC this week, so now I’m a bigger fan than ever!
What a giveaway!
I’ve got my fingers crossed!
My 305 is giving me fits lately, so I may as well through my hate in the ring for this!
my 305 just died so this would save me some $…thanks
Really, you’re giving away a garmin?? Holy sweetness!
Linking you on my blog
finding you on twitter (runnererika)
3 amazing chances!
thank you!
Awesome giveaway! *fingers crossed* as I could really use this to train for my first triathlon with my hubby.
I posted this giveaway to FB.
Man, you generate some pretty heavy comments for these giveaways. Just one entry for me please.
Put me in for 3. FB, Twitter, comment.
Thanks for a very good site.
Kippers
Count me in for two entries, also posted this on my bloghttp://trackcoach-tressaabe11.blogspot.com/.
Great Blob, love the review.
Hey Deece,
Great blog.
Did some hill reps from Fremont, across the Aurora Bridge to the top of QA Hill. Don’t do it with Ivar’s in the stomach.
Go long or go home,
Belvert
Deece,
great blog.
Did some hill repeats from the Fremont Troll to the top of QA Hill. It’s a bad idea to do it with Ivar’s in the stomach.
Go Long, or Go Home.
Belvert
I’m in for 2! Here and twitter.
Great blog!
Ray, I absolutely love your site and keep coming back for reviews and other fun posts. I also bought the FR60 based on your review and could not be happier with it, but I must admit that I miss the GPS option. Well, now I’m rambling here.
Count me in for two entries! I’ve also retweeted the contest on my twitterpage @torillhauken
Hi,
Count me in for an entry, love the blog btw!
Count me in for one.
I enjoy reading the articles … very relaxed and the reviews are informative and to the point.
Two entries please, comment and fb. This would be a great toy for my first half marathon in feb.
Hope I win!
Thanks for the chance!
Just found your blog!!
Good stuff Ray count me in for two.
I sense an all nighter for you when you guys print out all the entries for your drawing.
Thanks for all your reviews and giveaways.
Maybe this entry will be the lucky one …
The only GPS’s I own are Garmin. They are light weight and very easy to use> i will not be caught in the woods or on the road without one>
Nice Blog! I would love to win a Garmin! Thanks!!!
Please count me in!
one entry please
I’m keeping my fingers croseed. Pick me Pick me!
what a contest! only one entry. thanks
Have been a follower of your blog for a while. I love your gear reviews and I find your move from casual to serious athlete inspiring. Makes me want to be your age again!
Check out my blog if posting leaves you time for it: link to cfospruns.blogspot.com
Tripledipper: I posted your blog on my FB wall, too!
Great Review! Count me in please! Thanks!
Monica
I really enjoy your in depth product reviews. My 305 only lasts a few hours now so a 310 would be very sweet indeed. Thanks!
On facebook and training blog along with here
here’s my comment, and I hope I win!
what the heck, count me in!!
In X 2 by Twitter and this post.
Just 1 for me, no twitter or blog :)
I’m a follower.
posting on my blog.
maxing out as I’m posting on Twitter.
Great contest. Put me down for 2 entries, comment and Facebook. Great review of the product, can’t wait to get one.
Count me for one!
I’d like to enter!
Free stuff? Count me in! Nothing better than free stuff!
Great giveaway! I love your in-depth reviews!!
Count me in for two entries – I’m linking you on my blog!
I love your blog posts. The detail is amazing! Thanks! You can put me down for two entries. Comment & RT
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Looks great, thanks so much for the chance to win!
Love the blog. Two entries for me please.
I’d love to be the lucky winner – please count me in for one. Love to be able to personally test out all of the features that you’ve reviewed over the past few months.
Wow! what a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win a garmin! :D