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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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.
Garmin Rocks!
What time is it? Hammer time
Yes, I need a new watch.
That would be great!
Thank you!
This watch has been on my list for a while!
I’ll be lucky if I’d get this ..
Geek gadget joy :)
I want one!
Love the reviews. Don’t ever stop!
Oooh nice!
Xyz
Yes! A Tri watch that I can afford…cuz it’s free!!! Thanks for the giveaways!
THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!
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Great multi sports watch!
The one I’ve been waiting for
Time to upgrade!
Beeks!!!!
Here’s hoping
Last one for all the glory!
Nice!
If I don’t win the Fenix 5, I’ll settle for this.
I ❤️ Garmin.
Pretty please!
Thanks for the great reviews! I’m a big fan of your site.
I feel I’d win this :)
Pick me please
Mellow yellow.
Sweet watch
I want
Yay! Forerunner 935!
I have followed your uploads and been reading your reviews regularly.
Hoping to win for my neighbor and running partner. She deserves it!
FR935. Want one!
Thanks,and keep up the good work!
DERPY DERP WATCHY WATCH GIMME GIMME
Please and thank you!
Gotta run!
Big money
Super prize. If you do sport, this will help you a lot.
Oh man. I’d love me some plastic feenix action.
In it to win it.
Please include me in the draw
Please pick me, I really need a forerunner 935 in my life!
Pick me!!
I need this!
awesome
I love my 920xt but would like to try the 935
Would love to win it!!
Great site!
This would make a good replacement for my several years old 920
Please sir can you spare a fitness monitor?
Let’s go!
I like ice cream, and that watch!
Nice
Yes Please
Oh please.
I’m loving the grand finale!
Man, got busy working again and forgot to enter a whole bunch more.
Love it!
I need it!
Cool upgrade from my 230
Thanks
24 hours of goodness!
Come on….no whammies, no whammies…and..stop!!
That is awesome.
What a day, thank you for everything!
Love to Tri to be the 4Runner to win this prize!
Thanks Ray.
Pick me please!! I’ve been wanting this watch for a long time now!!
Thanks for superb webpages/blog and funny girl letters.. I want that watch ;)
Thanks Ray, for putting all these goodies on the table. This is a great end of the day.
It’s been real folks, good lucks
Why not never won publishers clearinghouse
Yes please!
If only there was a gadget/ sports accessory that you could wear in the bar to attract cycling fans! Lycra and mid calf length socks have failed me ?
Fingers crossed!! Thank you for all your great reviews and tips!
hope to get in…
Give it to me!
How about for try athletes?
Pick me!
I need a new Garmin!
Would love to win!
Who wouldn’t want a Garmin 935? Love the site btw :)
We need this!
Me!
Colorful watch bands FTW.
please please me
Count me in on this one! Can’t wait to win it.
Love this site, always refer to it to learn about new items.
Thank you.
awesome watch
nice
New Watch!
Love this watch ⌚️ . Hook me up ?
Last chance! 935
One last time…
Send one my way please.
I’ve gotten to borrow a 935 and LOVED it. I would be so happy to have my own! Thanks for the giveaways!!
Just what I need!
Love it, want it!