There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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In Depth Product Reviews
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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!
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.
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.
This one!
This is for me, for sure
Last time is a charm
Mee!!
Pleeeeeeeeeeeease ?
I could use it on my runs. Thanks!
A last one for me?
Great triathlon watch!!
Would like to try one. :p
Great job Ray. You really are doing wonderful job.
Cool
Such watch. Much amaze. So time. Wow
Fingers crossed for the last one!
Thanks Ray and CT…hopefully Random.org randomly chooses me for one of these!
Me please!!!!
Yes please!!
Love me a 7-3-5
Gimme Garmin
Thanks for the gift!
avocado
I love to know where I am going.
awesome.
Thanks for another fun round of give-aways.
Please!
Still here!
DCR for the win!
Already on my wish list!
Last one!
In
Me please
Please, me me
Entered
I would love this watch!
Nice watch. Fingers crossed! Good luck everyone!
Merci !
Count me in
Garmin’s good.
Lucky last!
Final giveaway already? One more day please!
Great giveaways–This is the one we’ve been waiting for!
Would love to get the 735
Crossing my fingers!
Thanks for the fantastic blog. I love gadgets and can live vicariously through your detailed and entertaining writing.
Ju hu….I like this one
I would love to get this!!!
Awesome watch.
Love your work. Would love to win!
Yes, please!
This would look good on my wrist.
Yes
I am going to buy one if i don’t win.
Good morning!
Wow !
I did my part.
The 1st and only Garmin watch I bought didn’t work at all and the company wouldn’t help out past the 30 days. :( I’d really like one that does please! Thanks for all your awesome reviews! :)
Looks sweet!
I want this
Pick me!
one last go
yes please
Thanks for a fabulous Extravaganza! Hoping lady Fortuna will look my way when it’s time to draw winners.
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Sounds good to me!
Just what I need
I will not, but should consider messing with Random.org to get this one
This is awesome!
Thanks ray good night
I’d really love that one :)
Just in time to replace my current watch :)
The best for last!
In!!!
Last chance!
Count me in!
Thanks!
This is my last compliment of your website for today. Keep being awesome.
Thanks,
Great watch, would love to have it on my wrist!
I want this super duper badly!
Woohoo! Pick me!
Maybe this is the one!
Should i run?
Can a dream come true?
Fingers crossed for this one!!
Yes please
Hoping to get some gear!
Am I lucky now?
Nice one :-)
Here’s hoping!
THIS WAS ALMOST AS THRILLING AS AN EBAY AUCTION and made the work day roll along in 2 (not 1)-Hr increments. Fun. Thanks.
Terrific!
My last chance!
Better late than never!
Last chance!
Yes please
I’m in!
Want it, want it……
yes, I want this. Thank you, Ray!
I’m in. Pick me.
Thanks!
Last chance ???
Wooooo