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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.
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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 2024 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.
Official Entry™
Nice
Not sure what I would do with this but my kid really want one!
I should win this!
Love it!
I need this for my trip to Australia with my 5yo. Would be so awesome to capture all our adventure! ?
I’d love a GoPro
Great camera
Let’s try again.. Gogogo
Cheese.
I think I also need action camera to carry every time I go out… ;-)
thanks
I would like for me to have this
Let’s try with this one
Click!
Don’t want another little one and have no boat but would be awesome for my bike
I need a Hero! He’s gotta be fast, and he’s gotta be strong, and he’s gotta be larger than life!
Why not have an action cam?
Go like a pro ! Wouldn’t mind this to replace my old hero 2
Wooooooo
Hero5
Nice!
I just destroyed my 3 so this would be a nice upgrade.
Would love a go pro to help w my swim coaching ie under water video evaluation
Would be fun for the whole family.
Want > Need
I was just looking at these online!
Nice!
Ski Japan!
Have the session…but would be great to be able to add gauges.
Oh yeah!!!! I totally need this to show my future grandkids all the adventures we went on…”back in the day”
Would love this for fun times with the kid!
Got my eyes on you
Ready for action! :)
Thank you for offering this!
Thank you…!!
Yes please!!
I need… I need!
Yes please for this
This would be great!
Thanks Ray
Winning this would be boss.
Thank you!
would love to rock this action cam during my bike & trail runs
Swim training and ski trip!
Would love to relive those amazing hikes and trail runs with the GoPro Hero5.
Very nice
Yes please
It’s my turn this time.
Oh, yes please!
Love this!
Want it!
alrighty alrighty. . .I think this is the one I’m gonna win.
Thanks
Never a dull moment.
Oh yeah!
Hero gyro? However it’s pronounced!
Thanks for all you do!
Pick me
Go hero!
mostly for running and outdoor activities
Oh yeah!
This is a want I need!
Thanks!
I’d love to record how lame I am. ?
Omg!
Wanted one for so long!
I’m in
Want one :)
Yes please
Nice
Ohh ya
Thanks for the awesome work and website!
Love your reviews and send links to your site all the time!
So nice, i’m waiting
be lucky
Want one
Thanks for a great site with a lot of go to reviews! Enjoy cathing my friends with photos when we’re out, would be fun to begin with an action cam :)
Thanks
I need one
In!!!
I build submarines. So my boats are supposed to sink…
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So fun!!! Want one!!
Follow my dreams.
wow…I really need this…never have a cam before…
Thanks
Nice
Thanks, Ray.
So pretty…
choose me
Please
Say cheese!
Will it be mine?
Woo woo!
Pick me!
I would love one of these.
Yes please!
One of these day’s you’ll generate a random number that causes me to win something.
Cool