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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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
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.
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.
Sucks I work during the day and can’t look at your site :) I will use the watch.
That’s a sharp watch!
Great gift for my bf
In for the win, for sure this time!
*_*
This plastic Fernix 5 is what I need to replace my old and heavy Fernix 3.
Yes please!
Giveaways are good, and so is DC Rainmaker
Saved the best for last did we?
My ideal watch. Cheers Ray
Love the site, keep making it rain!
One more try.
This would be a nice upgrade from my 230.
Best of the best!
Please!
Pick me!!!
last chance
Me too please
Pick me!
Congratulations on a fantastic giveaway.
Christmas present for the lady. #romantic
I want it very much!
Hope to win! Thanks for doing this.
I’d love this one. Off to bed now!
I could use this for XC
Pick me please :-)
I bought my garmin based on your reviews. I like garmin would love to have fenix.
This is the best prize!
Oooooo! My wrist needs one!
Thanks!
Sure!
My dad would love this
Definitely want the best!
love it
Why not me?
lucky last
Thanks!
I like that yellow.
Entering
this would match my sunglasses and shoes!
Love it!
Thanks for a fun day of giveaways
Yes please, I’d like this to track where I’ve been.
Me :) love free stuff
This would be fantastic
A triathlon watch would be really nice.
What a pleasant device to stumble upon being offered up before heading to bed.
i like to eat donuts. a lot.
Looks good!!
Must have :)
I need this!
Sweet!
Winter is here
Yes please
Hello I would like to win
Ok, the last one. Sleepy…
Hoping on this last one!
My watch just broke, this would be useful.
I want that.
Yes!
Oh yes, the perfect upgrade from my current FR 620. I would love this to sit on my arm.
If I can’t get the Fenix 5, I’ll be happy with this!
What to say–thank you Ray for bringing us a fun 24 hours. Made the day fly by and fun to be reminded of all the awesome gear out there. All the best
Pick me pick me pick me!!!
Once again my odds are few
Please please please!!
Watch please!
I’m in.
To replace my Vivoactive and count the stairs
Of I have to choose one, this would be the one!
Ok ok it’s time my wife got a watch!
Thank you!
Love the watch ⌚️, I’ll put it to good use, whether or not I’m selected, thanks for the opportunity! BTW, your site is awesome!
Excellent.
Oh the irony if I win…
I could use a new running watch.
Let’s go Toblerone!
Would look good at my next marathon in Berlin
What time is it? Ok that was lame.
Count me in please.
Okay
Omg I don’t want this… I NEED this!
I need one of these.
Appreciate the research you do!!!
Would sure be nice
A perfect replacement for my 910XT !
Hope i win this!
I would love this pretty please
I’ll always remember #giveawaywednesday
Help the poor fellow
I would love to get a watch of this type.
This is it.
I think that band will make me faster!
Thanks to Ray for all he does!
Last chance
Cool watch
One more try.
So if I don’t win the Polar A370 for my wife, I think she would still be happy with this as a really, REALLY nice consolation prize ;-).
This would be a great upgrade to my FR305!
this would be the one!
Thanks for all the giveaways today!