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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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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!
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.
I would love to win this!
What a great prize, would be a great start to my tilt at tri in 2016 :-)
This is an very awesome giveaway! Many thanks to you and Clever Training for this!
My wife is a triathlete. I’d give them to her.
I love reading about your travels and training!
i suck at swimming..help cool looking things
Hey! would be cool!
Yes please
In !
If I win, I’ll need to start practicing swimming :-)
In
Oh yeah!
I’m going to test this while ice swimming in Finland!
I’m in :)
Awesome, count me in!
Harmon 920xt coming my way!
Yes! Would make a very nice first sports watch!
I hope I get this
I want the black/grey one! I promise if I will win I will make my own small giveaway with the straps to anyone that needs them (am a non-swimmer myself). Good luck to myself and everyone :-P
Oh yeah)))
And the randomly chosen winner is…
Wow what a legend !
Yes please DC!
If I win it, the whole world will know about it )))
that would make a very nice present for my boyfriend
Swim on!
I want one :)
On!
Garmin would be great:)
I love all your reviews! Your methods for testing and reviewing products are incredibly helpful. Thanks for all you do!
good!
If I post a longer comment, will that improve my chances! Perhaps. Perhaps not. Then again, what is a longer comment.
It could be the perfect companion to my trainings!
Yes please
Ooooh love it :)
Give me this and I’ll pass my garmin 410 on to someone else.
This is a good one.
Good job Ray!
Just finished my first ironman distance race on Saturday. Let’s double the happyness! :)
Off to work now.
I’m in!
get lucky . Thanks !!!
Yay Garmin !!
Would be a nice upgrade for my broken Forerunner 305.
Sign me up Ray!
I would be in 7th heaven!
Oh yes, I want one
Cool tool!
I’m in!
Love the blog.
OK, let’s give it a go. I slept and missed te first one, though.
UUH YEAH
Upgrade time!
Always running
Oh my goodness! Hugs to Lucy :-)
Clearly I need this as I got rid of the old 910XT.
Gimme, gimme, gimme! :)
Wish me luck !
Would love to win – something, someday … :)
I so wish I get this one. I hope it is not too random selection :)
Hi Ray, missed out on them all last year. Hoping this might be my time :)
This is really an awesome package. Thanks for doing this.
Great prize!
Just little Ol me
Garmin. I want this.
Great product
Server is still up and so are we.
Awesome!!
Awesome – maybe there is a future for triathlon and myself :)
It’s time to swim! :)
One for me Please.
Awesome!
Awesome 920xt bundle.
Uuh. I want it.
Fabulous, I want one :)!
I’d love to win this, I’ve got a long standing bet with a friend about my heart rate when swimming.
Awesome watch!
I can’t swim!
Ohh, having one of these would be so nice…
Did my first triathlon on saterday, would be a perfect addition for training.
I am all in for this bundle, thanks!
I will do half distance next year (if I win or not)
I woundn’d mind having one. It would be a nice upgrade..
Great giveaway
Yes please
I am going to sleep in a few minutes.
Thanks Ray for this opportunity!
tri as they might they cannot steal your dreams
Oh yeah
I’m in!
Loved the 910xt would be great to check out the upgrade. Keep up the good work!
Hi
Gotta be in it to win it! :D
This would solve my 920xt vs Fenix dilemma!
Cool Watch! Thanks DCR!
I want one.
Let’s try! Thanks!
Yeah me please
Can´t beat free stuff!!! Great blog.
I want in!
Amazing watch and bundle!