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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
I would probably get a biking computer. Thanks
Vector 3 pedals 4 sho!
For me, it’d be a Forerunner 935. Make me get out and do some triathlons.
Garmin camera to get footage of who just ran me over!
Probably a new Tri watch…because why not?
I’d get a Forerunner 645 because my runner colleague has bet that I can’t run a 10k race, and it’d help me train and win his money.
Hi Ray,
I’d choose the Garmin Vector 3 pedals to bring my training to the next level.
Thanks
At the moment I’m building a new bike. It would be great to be able to add a set of Vector 3 pedals too.
Ooh, it’d be a toss up between a pedal-based power meter, and upgrading my Fenix 3 to a 5 series… why? Cos you’ve made me buy almost everything else I needed already! Cheers!
Ray, your the man. Glad I checked in today to enter. Id get a power meter, probably a Vector 3 at the moment, and this would go a long way! Why – I want to start training with power and add some objectivity to workout analysis.
I’d probably go for a Fenix 5s – totally out of my price range right now but being able to put $500 towards it would make it a no-brainer! Fingers crossed!
I’d get the GoPro to be able to record the summer vacations swimmings
Hello!
It’s been a long time since I would like to have a power meter, and I think the Garmin Vector 3 would be great!
I’d like to buy a new power meter for myself, but I’d probably get a smart trainer for my husband instead as the best birthday present ever.
I’d get a second CycleOps trainer!
Your excellent article : link to dcrainmaker.com made me want a HR 24/7 for quiete a long time…
My guess I’ll choose a garmin 935 which seems to be the best sofar (even better thant the 645 for me).
Thank you for all !
Garmin Edge 820 Cycling Computer to start training and power meter pairing
Wow, a chance to get the Garmin Fenix 5. A new training watch is always welcome. If not i get a Wahoo Kickr
thanks for the opportunity!!
I would get my husband the Garmin of his choice to replace his ancient one. Thanks for the opportunity!
If I were to be selected to win a 500 dollar Clever Training certificate it would likely go towards a Power meter. Cutting the cost of a dual side Garmin Vector 3 pedal system in half would be a good thing.
I would love a GoPro Hero 6!
Wahoo Kickr to replace an aging computrainer that eats tires.
I would get a gopro hero 6 to help me kick off a vlog :-)
Either a Fenix 5 or Gopro. Thanks!
A Garmin Forerunner 645. It is probably a bit more than I need, but with $500 to spend I think I’d spoil myself!
Hi Ray,
A Garmin vector 3 for wattage based ironmen.
Enjoy Australia ! BR !
(May be a duplicate *.* )
I would definitely get a Wahoo Bolt. My current bike computer is severely lacking in the NAV department and I’d like to cut down on the number of times I get lost. Thanks.
Yay! Garmin + music maybe?!
I’d love a Garmin Fenix 5. My old fenix is getting dim!
I’d love a Garmin Fenix 5s sapphire – haven’t decided which one yet – either the metal band or the grey suede! I’m a Fitbit fan but planning on moving to Garmin, so I can compare stats with my husband. Would love the GPS on this, but also smart enough to wear to work – a win win!
CycleOps Magnus or similar trainer… because it’s January and still too cold to cycle outside where I am.
Thanks, Ray! Can I have a Wahoo Element Bolt, please?
Love your blog. The smart trainer would change my life! Please pick me!
Ah! I would get the Garmin FR645 to replace my FR220, because it’s driving me crazy.
Honestly that website is dangerous.
I’d like a tacx flux or similar to try zwifting
Garmin vector 3 to manage those efforts on the saddle.
training for my first triathlon could use a trainer to survive the Belgian weather :)
The swiss knife of optical HR :-)
so many choices…but i think either a drone or a trainer is what is needed.
I’d get a Garmin Vector 3 for my wife!
I would love to get my hands on a Garmin Forerunner 935, simply because I want to jump on the 24/7 HR- and sleep tracking wagon with this versatile multi-sport watch. Really curious to learn about 24/7 HR patterns but even more about sleeping(quality) patterns and improvement. :)
Keep up the good work Ray …. and Clever Training thanks for supporting this excellent blog.
Just got my Fenix 5…so I don’t need a watch anymore…maybe a new bike computer. I’m still using my edge 500.
Hey DCR,
I’d choose the Garmin Forerunner 935 so that i don’t have to rely on the Polar FT7 from my sister. ;)
Good luck to you all!
Probably Vector 3 for me but a new watch is tempting too…decisions, decisions
I’d love to pickup a new bike computer like an Edge 1000! My old Garmin 610 died
Spartan Ultra, because while I have a broken ankle at the moment, I also have big plans for the future!
I’d love to get myself a Vector 3 power meter. Just in time for triathlon season.
Would have gone for a trainer, but I’ve just bought one today! So, probably a power meter – I like the idea of being able to swap bikes easily, so probably the Garmin Vectors.
Powertap P1 pedals so that I can accurately measure my power, since I use Rotor oval chain rings.
Vector 3, so that I can throw away my failing powertap p1!
I would get a new gopro I think!
I would get a new Direto trainer to rock the Zwift world.
Garmin Forerunner 935 – to refresh the tech…..
Garmin watch to upgrade from my Chronos because I want a lighter one!
Thanks Ray! I’d put it towards a DJI Mavic Pro
Probably a new gps watch to use for swim run races..
A bike computer for my new bike would be nice.
A Power2Max NGEco…which would come in just under $500 and fit perfectly on my new bike :-)
Magnus trainer, so i can get my but training again
Garmin vector 3s
I would love to get and edge 810 or maybe the 1030 cycle computer as I love the look of the mapping and text message receiving over my old bike computer
Probably get the Garmin 935 since my 910 is getting a little long in the tooth.
I started training on rollers this Christmas and really would like to win a powermeter to train better!
The new Fenix
New watch!!! Probably the garmin 645 with music.
I would get Suunto Spartan Sport GPS Watch for my girfriend, because she is a sport teacher in faculty of sport and trains others and make them feel better and she is teaching them a sporty life. She is the best pearson i know.
Definitely the Fenix 5. My original Fenix 3 is ready for a replacement. Altimeter not working, battery life getting short, etc. 2nd Choice would be Vector 3’s…. really, either would do!
Thanks, Ray!
I’d like one of Scosche’s New Rhythm 24 Optical HR Sensors. All too often my wife reckons I’m heartless and I’d love to prove her wrong…
BTW, great meeting you at the Car Park Challenge in Adelaide last weekend Ray
Garmin 935…I think. I just like toys, my 735 is fine, but it’s time for something new. Or possibly a 1030…or something else
I’d get the Garmin 735xt because my first generation Vivoactive is starting to show signs of age.
I’d get a Garmin Forerunner 645 GPS Watch and some socks! to replace my 620 and everyone always needs socks!
Need to buy a new Garmin Fenix 5 as my old one (a Fenix #2) just died on me yesterday.
I’d get a gopro hero 6, because I’d like to start a new secret project (…could be a vlog :) )with one of my friends, and for that a good action cam would be beneficial.
Maybe a new power meter
Power meter, pedal based, likely Vector 3
i would definitely get the vivoactive 3 – looks awesome and it’s round ;)
my first gen vivoactive still works but I think i deserve an upgrade after 2 years + with it on my wrist.
I would get the Fenix 5x to start the training year off right!
Garmin 935, need a new training watch :)
If I win, I’ll be putting it towards a Garmin Forerunner 935.
Why? Because I’ve finally got my wife into running, and its time to get her a watch. So with this voucher I’d be able to buy myself a nice new one and let her have my FR630 :)
Garmin 935 to replace my aging polar rc3, although tempted by Ionic ( shame it doesn’t do ocean swimming)
Thanks, Ray. I’d opt for the GoPro Hero6 Black. My wife and I are awaiting child #2 and we’re looking for new ways to document our family experiences so they can be shared for years to come.
Thanks!
Nick
GoPro, so my son can film his youtube videos with a more portable camera.
Tricky tricky, perchance a Garmin 935 or maybe a power meter after all?
I would like to buy a F5 because my F3 is slowly getting old
i’d get a GoPro Hero 6 or a Fenix 5, or maybe something else, like a boat…what, no boats? how is that possible?
Smart trainer … Pretty please ☺️
Wahoo Kickr for those snowy morning Zwift workouts.
My TomTom Runner needs to be upgraded immediately. FR935 – here I come :)
I’ll take the Garmin Vector 3 please.
I would really like to get a Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist Heart Rate GPS Watch and a Garmin Edge 520 Cycling Computer because I bike a lot and do not have any GPS gadgets so far. Thanks a lot for the opportunity.
I would definitely get a Stages power meter. Well at least I would have $500 towards it.
I would love to win the Garmin VIRB Ultra for the front of my bike!
Powermeter for sure. Not sure which one but with the objective of training with it in a more affective matter then just heartrate.
I’ll take the Garmin Vector 3 pedals please!
A Garmin Fenix 5 for my running, swimming and bike activities!!
An upgrade to 11 speed components with SRAM etap would be awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
Garmin 935 because my 735xt has sever software issues :(
A new Edge to replace the 800
COROS Omni Smart Helmet So when I ride in our not so biker friendly streets where I live I can at least feel safe.
Garmin 935 – oh come on, I know don’t need one really but I really want one