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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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.
Love it.
this will make a best birthday gift for me as my birthday is approaching !!! ^^ <3 <3 <3 Garmin Watch!!
I would love to replace my fenix2!
Looks like a nifty watch
I wanna start triathlon with this watch!
Awesome
Thanks, Ray, for doing these …
Must have !!
I like turtles.
Dibs!!!
Count me in
My 910 has helped me for the last time. A 935 is needed!
Last chance!
Make it rain…Garmin watches!!
Just what I need for next years tri.
At last!!!
I tri and I tri!
Thanks!
i could use one of these for sure!
Nice watch!
Nice!
Finally!
Hopefully
This would be a good upgrade from my 920XT!
Yeah! Sweet watch!!
Pick me!!
Garmin is the best! Thank you!
Run Reto run
The FR645 Music, obviously. Can’t run, if I can’t rock!
Pick me!
I have a table that needs GPS… This will be perfect ?
Very stylish
Thanks for all the giveaways today!
Maybe this time
DC (clap clap clap) DC (clap clap clap)…….enjoy your blog! All the best
I want it !!
This will work!
To run better
Please
Meeeee!
Thanks for the great contest Ray!
Wonderful!
That watch would leave me glowing too.
Thanks Ray
This would definitely help my training
???
Be great to win this
Will do a tri event if I get this one
I need a tri watch and one that would rock on trails!
I’m sure I deserve this!!
My 920XT replacement!
My seventh try
My wife could use a watch!
The wristband on current running watches is cracking, I could use another.
Run run run
A 645 would be music to my ears.
Love it!
Made it! Last One
Garmin!
Thanks Ray!
Time to get a new watch.
Yaaaaaayyyyyy
What excuse will I have for waking up every few hours tonight? (other than snacking) Thanks for the amazing giveaways Ray & Clever Training!
Oooh. That is a nice watch :)
Here we go one more time.
My trusty Timex needs replacing.
Always wanted one
good
Would be great!
Love this watch. Literally the perfect watch!
Yes, a new Garmin watch!
Amsterdam has the most stylish cyclists.
I agree, lightest is bestest!
A lightweight, go to watch. Sounds about right!
Saving the best for last!
You saved the best for last.
We made it! Thanks for all the giveaways!
Reading from coastal Georgia, watching hurricanes
Worthy successor to my 920XT!
Why not take up Triathlon?
Nice!
I love this watch. Would make the perfect gift.
I want it
Hoping to win this year
niiiceee
Yes please
This would be a huge upgrade from my 235!
I love the color!
Great end to a big day.
Coming out of retirement if I get this..
Why hello there
Hey choose me
Angie!
Bonne chance a tous!! Good luck!
I really need a new watch…
Last one before going to bed
Cool!
To replace my Apple Watch
What’s my time?
This would be great.
And to play soccer?
This would make a nice replacement for my old 920
Really want this one
Thanks!
Relieve me from the oldness of my 235!
That’ll work nicely!
Wish me luck!
Saving the best for last?
Would love a new multi-sport watch!
looks good
Fingers crossed
Want!!
Please
This is awesome.
Prizes! Winning! Excitement!
I need one of these to pair up with my new Stryd power pod!
Thanks
Time for a new watch!!
Yup
Go go Ray!
This would be nice!
Been on my list for quite a while now. Here’s hoping!
What a watch !!!
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Thanks for the contest!
I’m awake at 4am, should be enough reason to win this beauty! ;-)
Go jets!
Need a new one!!
Thanks for all the fun!
May the Best of Luck Be With Me…
Yo my MOM needs this. But no really she does.
You young lady and her husband is gonna be there for a few hours and then I will send you the details!
nice one
clever
A great watch!
I would love this
Pretty yellow
a nice way to finish. thanks Ray
Fore-running!
Sorry people, I win this one
I’d love it!
New triathlete need a triathlete watch! From San Diego. Thanks. Planning my first Ironman 70.3 next year.
Like the odds!
I’m in now how do I explain to my wife I got another watch
Would make a great gift for my partner!
Perfect way to end a give-a-way!
Great
Time for an upgrade
Pick me
At last.
more temptation to run.
I just walk ;)
Last chance
Awesome watch!
This would be awesome as well!
This is the best item here!
Awesome!
Nice. Love all your reviews.
In for the win!
Ending with a goodie.
I wanna win!
You saved the best for last!
Yay!!!!
Last one will be the lucky one?
Thanks for the chance to win
Nice!
want :)
Yes!
Cool!
Awesome watch
THIS WILL GET ME IN SHAPE! THANKS FOR ALL THE CHANCES TO WIN!
Come to daddy…
Thanks for a fun day of trying to win cool stuff.
Great give away series!
Been eyeballing this one!
Fore!!!!Runner #DCR
Looks great
A perfect upgrade to my aging fenix!
Good Night!
Yay to contests and giveaways!
Sweet I’ll take one
This is nice ending to great event. Good luck to everyone
I love my Forerunner 610 but would love a new version even more.
Nice
Thanks Ray!
Time to go to bed for me too!
Thank you, Ray, for your excellent blog and this generous giveaway!
What a watch. Garmin still has it.
I would be greatly unworthy of this but would happily give it a home.
Triathlon!
Would love this!
mine oh mine
Have always loved the yellow band ?
A great prize!
Winner winner chicken dinner
The watch I have been waiting for!
I would love to win!!
Need an upgrade.
Best watch out there.
Me me me me me
That is a neat watch.
Being early never wins. I think it’s usually mid pack who wins.