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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 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 fly away ;)
Hmm yes, I told the wife that when she gets into Triathlon, I will get a drone to follow her around…. this would it the bill.
I want this one !!
Yes pls!
Count me in.
I love DJI
ça vole haut !
Please drive my wife crazy, let me win!
Drone skils 100!
I want to flyyyyyy
This would be nice too
Bingo! Finally a drone
Drones for everyone
Nice
Let’s try it
Nice one.
Can’t wait to get hands on this!!
follow me fancy drone
Yah
hop la !
I would love to get this one.
neighbour hood watch
I really want a drone, no idea why!
Looks fun
I could drone on about how much I want this, but instead I’ll just hope that my comment sparks something in you to choose me!
Fly me to the moon…
Sweet.
My family will hate me droning on about my prize….
Great
Best drone ever!!! ??
Maybe this can fill the hole in my soul.
Very cool.
I’ll take two, please.
Awesome!
Yay!
Wow
Now what could I do with a drone????
Awesome, please pick me! Been trying to save up for the spark ever since I read your review on it.
Fingers crossed!
I’d love to win the drone!
me
great
Ray rocks. This will fly me to the moon.
Me… Me… Pick MMMMMEEEEEE!
Need one please
By the way, is anything of this real?! ;) That’s quite amazing Ray!
Awesome!
I would love a spark!
I like this one too.
This would be fun!
fly home with me!
DRONE!
Maybe drones are a nice gadget.
Here please!
Thanks Ray!
Even that drone is smarter then me
Yes please!
I’ve wanted a drone for years!
Sweet drone
That looks like the perfect drone for me to start my flying adventures with.
Let’s drone
I’d like to fly that!
Yes!
I have a buzzing feeling about this one!
I wonder if I can fly that in the area near where I live….
I would love a drone
Let’s have a sky view
Hmmm, i got some watches, bike computers, other stuff and Gadgets, but no drone… So far… Perhaps luck will change that…
Fly me to the moon… Or Rotterdam
cool
Ray this is awesome
Actions shots!
Drone
Nice!
These giveaways are great!
Yup! ??
Could be fun
High in thesky
I’ve been looking at this thing since it came out!
Another amazing giveaway that could fly to Portugal ;-)
fly away with me!
Those things are amazing
Let’s go flying. Thank you Ray
These ARE the drones you are looking for…
My son would dig this
Good luck everyone!
Nice to have
Lorraine, you are my density
Yep
This will be awesome
Please count me in.
Yes!
Follow me :)
Yes!
Yes!
Yes please!
Yeah count me in!
Yes please
Great gadget for trail video
Drone me please!