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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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.
Nice watch
Awesome, thanks!
Thanks Ray!
Mine please
Pick me, please!
Yes!
My 920xt would be sad, but he’d get over it….I think….
Yes please,
would love to get this
The one I need, Thanks Ray!
Would be perfect for more training.
Great looking watch, and I even love the colour
Need an upgrade!
I need a GPS watch
Time for a new watch please
The best multisport wearable. Yes, please.
Me me me
I’d love a 645! Pick me please! Pretty please?
Me!
It was a magnificent 24 hours, proud to have entered every contest! Going to sleep in 5, 4, 3..
Yes please.
What time is it?
I would love this.
I love Garmin!!! This watch looks really amazing
What time is it?
You had me at water boarding…….I mean paddle boarding.
One watch to rule them all
Choose me!
Wow!
Last one?
My 310xt weighs too much.
Jep jep
hello
Oh boy oh boy
Now I’ll always know where I was.
Yes please
Thanks for doing this Ray!
Love it
Drooling!
I’m in
Noice!
Give me watch
Yes please
Yes please!
Garmin forerunner is awesome
Awesome
Thanks for the extravaganza Ray and Clever Training!
Thanks for this, DC!
Pick me pick me!
Thanks DC another awesome giveaway
There are literally 935 reasons why I need this watch
Pretty, pretty please?
Yes please
Oh yes please
Would love this one since my Garmin 235 died at mile 18 on the marathon of an Ironman
Can I have one?
would love to get this
Swim. Ride. Run.
Yes please
Yup
Really nice!
Mine :-)
Awesome what your doing! Would love to win this. Avid biker and could really use this for training.
I would love to try out the Garmin FR645 Music, as I already have a Fenix 5S but would love something with music for runs and NFC for daily use.
I will take it
Watch this
I like it
The best things are the ones you make and if you can’t make it buy it with to many bells and whistles.
Yes Please!!
I was about to buy one of these but winning it would be so much better
for the runner in me
In for the 645 Music!
Yes, please
Yes, please
Yes please
Gotta get it!
Last one let’s go!!
Good luck everybody. Thank you!
IMHO Garmins are some of the few smartwatches worth wearing.
Best forum last
Thks Ray for all your hard work. I totally depend on you for all sports electronics!
Awesome watch!
forerunner 935 is for runners!
Garmin watch would be great for every day and while doing multi sport things
Yes please
Just watched a review for the watch, loved the tech.
Love to give this a run
Need a new watch
Thanks Ray!
Need it for my gf
Yessir!
This would be a dream come true!
Thanks for all the hard work you put into your reviews.
Noice!
This would be a great replacement for my Fenix 3
Bring on my 1st 1/2 marathon training!
You drew my name!!!!!
To wear in case the Fenix 5 Plus, that I win today, is wet.
Entered!
One for the girl!
#winning
Yesss
King of reviews. Killing it daily!
Your reviews are the best!
Yes, what a great upgrade from a Garmin 620. Fingers Crossed one last time.
This time you really have saved the best for last! Thank you for the enjoyment and day dreaming over the past 24 hours. (maybe dreams will come true?)
Quem sabe eu consigo ganhar
Looks like a great watch!
Thanks for organizing these giveaways. Always fun to throw one’s hat in the ring.
This giveaway is awesome, would love to enter
This is the one
Would love this.
Meh…
Awesome, I am a gadget guy so everything on this day has been amazing
Still here!
Yes please!
I need this watch !
Yes please :)
Yessir.
Count me in
I’d love to add a Garmin
Thank you!
Love it!
Of course!
Cool
Really appreciate all of your reviews.
Happy to be in the contest,
Arthur
Garmin makes a great watch for runners
Boop
an upgrade over my current gps watch.
This would be great
Winning!!!
Your reviews are fantastic!
Hey
This is nice.
Would love to win this.
Yes! ?
Pick me please! You make the best reviews on wearables!
Yes Please!
Worth a shot :)
Put me in coach!
I’ll take it
Nice watch!
Very nice
Its time!
Another amazing Garmin watch!!!
My 235 is great but I would love an upgrade!
Love Garmin products and value and respect Ray’s work and reviews.
Birthday wish ??
omg omg omg… i want!
I would love this watch.
When in… Paris??
Way to close it out. FORERUNNER!!!
Entry
Cool watch!
Love this watch
Sign me up!
Trying my luck :)
I can certuse a new multi sport watch. Big fan of Garmin and DC Rainmaker! Thanks
Yay!! great watch!!
Keith’s comment for a 935xt !
Awesome been using your website for years before a purchase.
Need a new watch
Would live to win this!
Thanks Ray!!!!
Nice!
Nice!
Nice sport watch
Please give to my husband so he can leave me alone?
Lie your reviews and I need a Garmin upgrade!!!
Thanks for the opportunity. Hoping modnaR picks me.
Would love to be the lucky winner!
Yes please!
There are a crap tonne of devices out there, but I think the 935 is the crème de la crème.
Solid watch!
Pick me! I love watches
Thanks Ray!
Love my Garmin….. hubby would love one too!
Thanks for the review.
I’m also a fan of things that just work.
Yes!
I could really use this now that my daughter took my 620.
I’m game.
Yeah buddy
Yes please
Getting hungry. Time for lunch. Fritata for lunch. Damn, forgot to bring some chipotle tabasco to put on it.
As a student in the market for a GPS watch for cx, running, and xc skiing, this would be a lifesaver
Would love to win this great wearable!!!
Yay watches
Awesome watch would love that!
Garmin makes great watches
Dreaming of a FR935
Nice
Really love this watch
I would love to win this watch!!
Keep up all the great reviews.. been my go to for 5 years now!
Sign me up!
For my daughter…
THIS is the one I REALLY want….
Had two fitbits break on me and ready to give Garmin a whirl. This looks pretty solid!
Pick me!
Would love to be the winner. Good luck to everyone! Love this watch and your detailed review!
The perfect watch to replace my “old” 735XT :-)
DC! Please pick me!
I will love that watch to run with my boyfriend!!