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.
Yes please!
Morning Ray,
I’m in.
Ray, do you plan on sleeping at all ? Awesome initiative, by the way !
I know someone who’d love to use this. I’m in!
ahh Timex
Pick me!
Pick me :-) or don’t :-( its still fun to dream!
I’ll enter this one too! Wish I was in time for the 500!
in!
keep on running
The best reviews ever. Your review convinced me to get an FR60 before. Helo again from Singapore!
Kokoy B
I like it
I haven’t run with Timex so far. I would be happy if I could try this watch:)
please count me in,
Appreciate your hard work. Enjoy following your blog!
Tyson
So much stuff, cool
Count me in!
Woot! Awesome raffle here. Count me in.
Hope I win!
Morning! In!
Rich from Fl.
Hoping for the best…
Love to try the Timex too… a friend of mine uses it and seems to be happy with it.
Great Contest!
spence_b@yahoo.com
Great giveaways!
I’m in
Woot!
Comment!
Hello
Thanks for the giveaways
Pedro Fradique @ gmail
Yeah great stuff!
Been reading your blog for years!!! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for the contest.
Sbrobson
Sign me up for the 100 hour long race and I will be needing the watch though.
Thanks
Yay Timex Trainer!
I’ve been eying this watch for awhile thanks to your review.
Hi Ray. I’m in.
I’m in
Count me in. Thanks
Yes please, thanks!
Entry Time!
i’m in
Here you go
Count me in
Please!
Count me in!
Crazy giveaway! Want one :-)
Sweet watch.
I’m in!
Thanks for the opportunity
Me likey~
pick me!
Sweet! I was hoping you’d have this one in the giveaway!!
Please for me. Eric in Chicago.
THis would be awesome!
Me, me, me…
I’d rather have the Polar watch but this could do ;)
Jazzy! would love one of them.
Im in
I want one!
Local pickup for me!
In addition it keeps you warm on the wrist ;-)
I bought my 405cx because of your reviews, love the site!
goes well with my wrist.
Loving the contest
Woot off, rainmaker-style!
Here I am!
who could resist?
I’m in!!
100 hours, crazy.
My Garmin has been freezing on me the last couple of weeks so this would be a perfect WIN!! Love your blog!
Game on!
I’m a Garmin fan, but anything ANT+ can and will be tested. ;-)
My turn please :)
Glad to be past waking up in the middle of the night to enter.
Win!!!!
I want it too… :) Greetings from Lithuania.
hello from Sweden.
I’m in.
Thanks for good writing.
Best regards
Bobo
Yo!
Happy Friday.
I like to run! Kind of. Enough, anyway…
Count me in
Pick me
Count me in.
I would love to win this
Yes Please
Looking forward to winning!!
Yes Please! Sharks! Moose!
Another contest! Weeee!
Count me in
Count me it!
Good morning!
it seems that the us followers have waken up.
thanks for the reviews, would love to win!
These robot letters are hard to read!
Already using a global trainer, but would love one of these too!
Hi!
Count me in! Yes please Ray
Hello, thanks.
Looks cool – hallo from Denmark
Hey Ho
Seeing if I can win the run trainer. Cheers for the big giveway extravaganza regardless
Bunny.