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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.
This one is for me
I need it
I think I’m lazy… so this watch will convince me I’m not!
It looks pretty!
I happened to be up really late working when….
Should I try triathlon?
Yes please. ?
Please please!
An upgrade fitness watch would be super. Thanks for doing this
Please can you make Christmas come early!
Would love to win!
Me please! I’d love to win it!
Your giveaways are always so Clever.
I will trade you a guided tour of the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, CA for this watch! Email me…
I would love one of these.
Omg omg omg would love this watch hope I got the time right ?
Incredible!
I would love to have it, so have a reply
Winning would be nice ?
Hoping the GPS is more accurate than the Fenix3!
I’d live to win, would be a bonus having woke up at 5am this morning!
Love the giveaway, I hope I win!
Garmin Fenix 5 is my dream watch!
I follow your reviews and you have a decisive influence in my buying decision. Keep up the great work!
Ha, you made it rain!
In my experience, Garmin’s sports GPS products are the best. My Epix is the best watch I’ve ever had, and a Fenix 5 sure would be a worthy successor.
Great giveaway!! Love your reviews, can’t wait for the new ones to come out!!
Go!
Bring on the 24hr giveaway fest.
I never win in the lottery so I’m crossings my fingers for this chance. A 5x would be sweet
cRaZy
I’d love to rise like a “fenix” from the flames with this watch.
This would be awesome
Fantastic giveaway!
Gradually upgraded from Forerunner 15, to 235, and this is the natural next step up to improve my training.
Good luck to all.
Nice, sign me up!
Let’s go! Thanks DCR.
Looks cool!
My 910XT has gone to the old watch rolling pin in the sky :(
Much better than my fenix 2.
That would be a nice upgrade!
Fenix 5 it is :)
Wow. Count me in.
Great watch! :)
Great watch
What a great watch. Fingers crossed. Thanks for offering up such great items and information.
Love 2 win……maps maps maps!
Nice
Best Watch on the market right now!
Nice start of the giveaway extravaganza!
Just broke my edge!
Ooh, one of those would be very nice thanks.
Great competition and original review?My wife would love this
great watch!
YES! ;)
Why bother fixing the broken strap on my 910xt when I could just replace it with a brand new Fenix 5!
May luck be with me!
I love these giveaways.
What an awesome training device!
Love my fenix 3 HR, fenix 5 will be great.
O have a Fenix 3 but I would love to have a Fenix 5. It seems awesome
I’d love to have one! Thank You!
A Garmin Fenix would be a great aid in my running and life.
I love to win the Garmin fenix 5X
Awesome watch! Love it!
that would be a nice watch to have!
I’d love to rise like a fenix from the flames with this watch
Fingers x’ed
i loooooooove uuuuuuuuuu <3
Woohoo, You’re my go-to review website!
Good morning!
I love my Fenix 3, but of course I’d like to upgrade to 5.
Yes please!
First of all I wanna thank you for all your reviews it helps me a lot to buy the best for me (like the Spark) .
I also advise others in out RunnersWorld store to check your reviews before buying one.
Love to win this one please ;-)
This would be nice!
Upgrade from the 3! Yes please!
Oooh, Tetris!
what a start!
I could find a use for such gadget! ?
Looks awesome. Keep up the great reviews.
Pick me… pick me! :)
Thank you for another give away..i do hope i win
Yes please, the dog needs one ;)
Yes, please!!
That’s awesome!!!
Nice!!
For me?
yes please. my dream watch.
Please pick me!!
Sweet
Love it!
Keen
Great prize!
Awesome! Let the games begin!
Hey pick me.
Ready set go. Fenix 5!!!
Great first choice! Thanks.
I need this
Thanks for the great reviews!
Nice
Want!