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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.
GoPro Hero 7, my 6 year old desperately wants me to film him doing things
Garmin FR 945. Cause I want that music and those maps and that barometric altimeter.
New Garmin would be great
Some Garmin Becotr 3 pedals to replace my aging P1s.
not really sure what i need most but will have fun browsing and be sure to find something good
Osmo Action or a Kickr Climb for me.
I don’t NEED a new Garmin 530 for my ride, but I WANT one. ?
I’ll go for the latest Garmin triathlon watch
My fenix 3 is tired :-)
I would love some sort of power meter. This would go along way towards one 8-).
I think it would have to be the Velocomp AeroPod Aerodynamic Drag Power Meter. I got a new bike this year that purports to be a more aerodynamic and I am really keen to create some solid data to show how much difference it makes in real life. This seems more reliable than mywindsock.com and less expensive than trying to find a wind tunnel somewhere.
I’d use the credit towards a Normatec!
I think a FR 945 would be awesome, but a 245 would also be great. I would use them on the trails up here in Marquette, MI, in the north woods on Lake Superior’s rocky shore.
Happy Fathers Day, DCR!
I would love to get a pair of Assioma power meter pedals as a gift to myself since I recently got them for my wife and she loves them. BTW, Happy Father’s Day!
I would get a new power meter because I’m still waiting on my iqsquare to ship.
I would definitely go for a Forerunner 945. I’m “itching” (get it??) to get away from the HR strap!?
The thing I would choose is a Garmin 945 for myself but because my husband is an Australian triathlete who lives in Belgium with a Dutchie I have to rock up with 3 father day’s presents a year so a nice visor will do this time. #helpmemyhusbandisatriathlete
An upgrade from a GoPro 3+ to 7.
Garmin Fenix 5 plus, since I think that it is an awesome watch. Unfortunately my current watch is dying….
I’d get my dad a new garmin bike computer! It’s one thing he just won’t do for himself as his still works but I’d like for him to have a new one
945, for the cool yellow wristband
Garmin 245 Music, HRM-Run, maybe AfterShokz
As an older dad my children have not taken the hint to get me one of the new Garmin Forerunner 245 music series watches so here I am!
I want a suunto spartan or a fenix plus or the new 945
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Get my gf a new 945.
I’ve been thinking of bringing some of the bike shop into my house (pumps, wrenches, etc). I feel like my dad would prefer I get some bike lights though, safety first!
My 2 kids both want an activity tracker to join my wife and myself when we are trail running in the Ardennes…
I’d definitely get a GoPro. I’ve been wanting to video a lot of my runs, as I usually get so caught up in the run, that I miss what’s all around me, especially when I travel to places that are so beautiful. And if the off chance I happen to get a PR, I’ll have some video to commemorate the occasion.
I’d get a pedal based power meter because it may make me faster/stronger.
Hi Dc,
my dad love the garmin 945 !
Thanks.
yann
Go Pro 7 to take awesome photos of where I roam
Garmin Vector 3!
I need a new watch, so probably a FR 945 or a Fenix 5 Plus.
That Hero 7 Black because buttery-smooth b-roll is the beez-kneez! Happy father’s day yo!
I’d like to try the Powertap P2 Pedals.
Luv the work you do Ray!
Garmin Forerunner 945 would be so nice! :)
I would like to buy a garmin edge 530 to better see how slow I am
No question, down payment on a tacx neo2!
I think I would like to get a smart trainer, most probably cheaper Wahoo.
I would like the new Garmin Forerunner FR945, because its a great update over my FR920.
Go pro ?? had mine stolen on honeymoon ! :(
A Garmin Fenix ‘cos I got weld spatter on my ancient Vivoactive…
I would love the new Garmin 945 to help me with my tri training.
Garmin 945, as 920xt want to go to pension :)
Use for something not needed.
Garmin Edge 830 because my bike computer just stopped working.
i think i´d buy a go pro hero 7 black. ni ce equipment
A new Garmin 935 would be a great addition to this Father’s wrist!
Although my 910XT is seriously ageing, it’s stille doing everything like it’s brandnew. So I think I’ll go for that Gopro you mentioned. Or something like that.
I really do need a Hero 7 for my ride London ride. Please please let it be me
I would get a Favero Assioma dual-sided pedal-based power meter, because I don’t have a power meter, and would like to be able to switch easily between bikes.
I love Garmin 945 – and I need a new watch;)
Go Pro Please Ray
I would get the 945, for its complete “package” but honestly I like the 245’s form factor (screen-to-body ratio, thickness) better..
Perhaps a quatix or Fenix watch.
I’d love to upgrade my Vivoactive HR to a brand new 945.
I would love a power meter
It would allow me to get a forerunner 945. My vivoactive hr is getting long in the tooth and it’s going to struggle with my first triathlons this year!
I would get either a new trainer or a GoPro!
It would be so cool to have a running go pro for making films! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Garmin 935 because mine broke :/
I would love a power meter and head unit so I can train to power for my 70.3!
Garmin FR 945 as my FR910 seems to lack all the fancy feature. Well it does work fine tough…..
I think a new garmin bike computer… which one, not really sure….
An Garmin Forerrunner 945 will be nice
I’m not even sure what would I want.. Perhaps a power meter or a smart trainer
I’m looking at a new HR strap – may be 10 I guess
A spankin’ new Garmin Fenix 5S (or plus) sounds peachy, er strawberry-y!
The Garmin FR945 to jump-start my training for fall marathon season.
A new Garmin 945, because my 935 is acting wonky. GPS failures on OWS, and altitude malfunctions running and cycling. Thanks!
I’d go for a crank based power meter, possibly shimano.
Garmin 945 because new tech is always nice!
Thinking about a 945
I just got a new road bike, so I would definitely get a power meter if I win. Keep up the great writing DCRainmaker!
I would like to buy the 245 or Stryd, maybe both!
My husband would love some new bike gear!
I’d put the money towards some go pro accessories – remote, bike mount, extra battery and charger.
I would put that prize credit towards a Theragun G3Pro to help recover because I’m horrible at rolling out.
945. Now with maps and music… and already 935 is the best multi sport watch I ever had…
would love to buy a new garmin with this!
I am in need of a new watch replacement…not sure which one yet, but I think I know a guy that knows a thing or two about watches…
An Garmin Forerrunner 945 will be nice
I’d get a power meter for my bike – last piece of the training equipment puzzle to match my outdoor kit with my indoor Zwift setup!
FR945 please please please
A new hero!
Garmin edge 530, because I try to navigate a route using my 920xt and memory, and always get lost, so need route mapping so I’m home to my family on time!
I’d get a real head unit for my road bike instead of my suunto ambit 3 watch
Perhaps a hypervolt or a power meter. Or a new cycling computer. Oh, the choices
Hi Ray, First thanks for giveaway.
I would like to have forerunner 645, worthy upgrade for my 5 year old 620. Time to train harder :)
A Garmin 945 – this almost new mum would like the almost new dad to have the extra safety features when he’s out getting some “him time”, so SHE can have some piece of mind!
I have been eyeing one of the new Garmins as I could really use the extended battery life. This might be just the thing to get me one!
I would like to get a power meter
Hi Ray,
I’ll probably go to
Forerunner 645 music.
Sportivement
A Garmin Forerunner 945 as my Polar V800 stops working.
I would get a Go Pro.
Would love to upgrade my power meter!
Would like to upgrade my Garmin 920 to a 945.
I would likely wait until released and then upgrade my current Garmin Fenix 5s to a Garmin Fenix 6 (when it’s released of course!)
Probably a fénix, but something I can use for both running and cycling
I’d get a new garmin head unit. After reading more reviews of course.
Either a power meter or put it towards a turbo trainer, need to work on those biking skills.