There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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!
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.
Garmin!
Thanks ray
I could definitely use this! Thanks!
Please pick me
Fingers Crossed!
Thanks
Would LOVE one!
Ping….. there comes my fav Garmin watch
Go Garmon go
I would like one
Missed most of them this year, but making sure to add my ticket to win the final one.
Cool watch, time to replace my old one!
Nice. Need to replace my aging Garmin.
Now this is what I need for this summers tri season
Last but not least
Would be a great training tool for my fall half-marathon!
For me please!!!
that watch is good too
Garmin is great
Lovable…i Need It! Ciao
bummer, missed out on most of em.
Cool. Could finally replace my ancient forerunner
Yes please!
Yup
Yay prizes!
I wants!
I do need a new watch…!
Perfecttt
Yes please!
Great prize, thanks!
Yeah!
Yes, please!!!
Sign me up!
Me please!
Giving away the watch off your wrist so to speak. We may have to clean the sweaty gunk out of the band. Or did you mean you are giving away a new one?
I lost my Garmin 235 yesterday, and there is no way I can replace it whilst on maternity leave. Please I need this snazzy watch!
Show me the money
I would love to have a 935!
Cross fingers ?
Made my sister watch your review and she bought the 935, but then she found it too big and switched to Fenix5S.. Thank you for the helpful reviews!
Wow! Way to end on a high note. Pick me!
Good luck everyone may the best (wo)man win!
Thanks
Last chance
Perfect perk for a runner wannabe triathlete like me!
Yay!
This looks like the watch for me!
I’d look so stylish with a new watch !
Thank you! You’re the best!
Wow, what a day, it was fun to play along (and lose a little sleep)!
Appreciate all you do DC!
Whooo Hooo! I’ll take one of those please.
THISIS THE GARMIN WATCH OFMY DREAMS!!!!
This new watch would be a great way to start my new program next week! What a great thing to do DC
Awesome
That is a great looking watch!
?? me please!
How did this get to 2600 entrys in 40 minutes?!
Nice giveaways today.
This was fun! Thanks!
This is what I really want
Oooh I want this!
Oh yes…I want
I need this
Oh please oh please
I guess if I don’t win the Fenix 5X I can settle for this one.
Now this is one I really want
In!
This would be so awesome!
Never give up, never surrender!
need this watch
And another one.
935 and I’m still alive
Great !
I could make great use of that!
I never win ;-)
Nice watch to have!
I really need to upgrade!
Thanks!!
Help me, lady Fortuna
That would be a nice replacement for my 920xt
I <3 garmin
Nice
Yes please
Thanks Ray!
Come on! I need to replace my 920!
Did you eat that whole thing?
Thanks
Dear Sir,
I would take VERY good care of that baby.
Thank you
M.
Yes! Would love this!!!
Awesome gesture! Will be put to good use mate :)
Me me me
Ice cream!
I never win anything!!! Pick me!
Just bought new wristbands for my old Vivoactive. Would really prefer the FR935!!!! Love your reviews (and give-aways too??)…Great site.
Cheers.
Hooray garmin!
Last chance for this one!
Huzzah!
Boom! Think I got in all of these. Hat tip to my four year old for waking up at 3am this morning to make that possible.
I’m sure this wold make me a better runner!