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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.
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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’d put it towards a power meter, probably a Garmin Vector 3. It would be a nice upgrade to my old bike-shaped hunk of metal.
I would get a smart trainer for indoor bicycle workouts.
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus!
DJ Mavic 2 Pro for MTB riding.
A new edge for my son, bout time he started collecting data.
I could use a new Forerunner 645, my wife one’s got broken and Garmin won’t likely exchange it under guaranty…
I got a lump of coal, I need something better
A Garmin Fenix 5S Sapphire in black would be awesome, very useful and greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
I would get a Fenix 5 Plus to take advantage of the the advanced analytics for running as I ramp up my training.
I’d love to get an apple watch 4!
I’d get a Garmin 1030 as my eyes are getting worse or a varia radar to help whwn I start to commute on my bike
If someone I know was perfectly happy with the Garmin 630 his wife got him a Christmas or two ago, until he got her a 935 for her birthday and the envy set in. So maybe I could win a 645 and she wouldn’t notice the change? Wait, I mean “he could win”. Or I could win him one? You know, asking for a friend.
I would get an upgraded Garmin forerunner. Time to get more serious with my running!
Garmin Forerunner 645 for new year training!!
A power meter would be nice
A new Suunto with wrist HR for work and running.
GoPro to take pictures and videos underwater
Would love to get a GPS watch for some hiking!
Garmin Fenix 5X plus, a long overdue replacement for a bricked Fenix 2.
Pedal power meter for bikes as I don’t have one
I’d go for a Go Pro to record my commutes! Feels like drivers get worse every year…
Heart rate monitor to pair with my GPS! Thanks!
Would love a Fenix 5 Plus.
If I won, I would love to purchase a new Garmin Fenix watch. I’ve been thoroughly disappointed with my previous Smart Watch choice, and would love to have a new one!
I could use a new watch, as my Forerunner 301xt is a bit long in the tooth. Plus, I’ve eaten more than my share of SPAM in my lifetime…
I would try to get a fenix 5x…or maybe a power meter.
A tacx neo trainer so I can train indoors instead of outside here in Chicago!
Might upgrade my Fenix 3HR, or get a bike head unit. Or might get a running watch for the wife to coax her out more often!
A replacement fenix 5+
No, a new Edge bike computer
Wait, I’ve always needed (by needed I obviously mean wanted), a power meter
Right, scrap those as I’m not a get man and will settle for a simple Wahoo Kickr (or at least half of one)
A nice set of the Favero’s for me
Definitely a Fenix 5x Plus!
I would love to win a 500 dollar credit toward a Garmin Fenix 5S Plus because I am a sucker for the latest wizardry in training tech-gadgets.
Am I too late?
Hero 7 black please :)
A fenix 5s plus for the wife!
I would love this giveaway to buy the neo smart trainer…..to keep fit through a possibly wet winter ??♀️
Definitely a new GoPro since I continuously put off buying one and would like to record some MTB rides.
Boy, a Garmin Fenix 5s sure sounds good to me!
Love to have a Garmin 1030 as am still running a 725!
I’d probably put it towards a Fēnix 5X Plus, because it’s a step up from my current Vívoactive 3, and my old Edge 705.
Garmin Vivoactive 3
I would get a GoPro. I definitely need one!
A new direct drive trainer, so I can finish my mancave and train for next season!
Just need one of those new watches from Garmin to track my multi-sport adventures.
I need a new Polar H10…and maybe a V650?
I would get a smart trainer, to keep up the good shape during the winter season
I’d love to find something I need, but didn’t know I needed.
With the short days and bad weather I like to get a Garmin Varia radar/rear light and I see Clever training also sells the booster floor pump. The last tubeless tire I fitted didn’t play nice.
A smart trainer!!!!
I’d love the Garmin 645 music. Would be great to listen to music while I run.
I’d get the Fenix 5S Plus, because my Fenix 2 is long in the tooth and has always looked absurd on my tiny wrist.
A garmin bike computer with GPS map, I always gets lost.
Either Tacx Neo or Wahoo Kickr/Core for winter training ;)
GOpro 7 black
I’d like a Garmin Fenix 5S watch as I can’t use the Edge 820 during the swim and run.
I would shoot for a wahoo trainer. My old trainer just isn’t cutting it anymore.
Elite Diretto for winter training.
So much to choose! Maybe a Jetboil Genesis Base Camp System? Fun fun FUN!
Forerunner 645 music to replace 230 /Rhythm+ / Sansa Clip Sport+.
Any of the latest Suunto, Garmin or Polar models.
I need a new watch, I like the Fenix 5s!
Garmin 820 to run xert.
Denim 5 plus for the music
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT is on my shortlist. That leaves some coins for smaller bits to stuff in stockings :-)
That’s just about the perfect about for a Fenix 5S Plus! Because multisport.
something that can make me injury proof would be nice
A set of Favero Assioma Duos so I can train smarter and go faster!
I’m thinking of a action camera for the mountain bike
I want it ALL!!!!! Fenix5 would work.
Go pro hero black to replace my old hero hd
Love to get a new triathlon watch from Garmin. One which can monitor my fitness all the time, cause of the Alpe d’HuZes challenge 2019 in which I participate.
I would love to get a new Garmin running watch :) mine is 5 years old and the battery is not as good as it once was.
I’d love to try a Garmin SR645 Music — your review made it sound great!
A GoPro Hero7 to track my recovery progress
An Edge 520+ would be nice as my old 520 is getting long in the tooth.
Powermeeter goodness’s for my new radge rando!
Must be the Gopro7. Shakes way too much with the Hero4 on my MTB:-)
Think I’d start with a good pair of wireless headphones :D
I didn’t get the Wahoo fan and stand to complete my Wahoo training palace (Kickr/Climb). The ultimate Wahooligan!!
Must be a Fenix 5s!
Prob put it towards a wahoo kickr core
Updated to trainer for bike.
Garmin Edge 1030
Kicker Trainer…because silence is golden.
towards a Wahoo Kicker
I would get a new Garmin! I accidentally left mine on the hood of my car (don’t ask…) and drove away, and let’s just say the watch was NOT still on my car when I realized my error… nor was it anywhere along my drive, so A NEW GARMIN!!!
It’d go towards a power meter so I can measure how much I’m not putting out after a festive off season
Garmin Edge 520+. I’m currently making do with a combination of an iphone for navigation, and a old Forerunner 310XT for displaying/collecting HR, Power, Cadence, Speed, & Distance data and collecting the GPS track. Would like to consolidate, and have something that will connect with a Varia Radar unit.
A fenix 5 plus would be nice, but my “old” Epix could continue to serve me for a while more, so perhaps something else entirely, like a gopro
Garmin Fenix 5S. Because while my forerunner 235 does alright, I really like all the bells and whistles on the fenix :)
Gotta be the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt. My Garmin Edge 520 only holds a charge for about 4 hrs, not nearly long enough for my 2019 century rides :(
I never get everything that I want because I have expensive taste. I would have liked a new Fenix 5+
I’d get a new trainer!
I would love to put $500 towards a Garmin Fenix 5S. That would be amazing. Totally better than the “compression” socks my inlaws got me.
A Fenix watch would be nice or a bike car rack or new shoes or… too many options!
Would love a new pair of shoes!
Was really hoping to get a Hero 7 Black, I wanna try the new stabilization!
My dad supports me and my brothers through college and many other ways. I would like for him to receive a Garmin Fenix 5S Sapphire GPS watch.
Just something new to replace my already worn out 235
I’d get a fenix 5 plus to replace my Vivoactive 3
New bike trainer. Wahoo or TacX…etc. Why? My trainer is old and not very smart.