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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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.
Socks, because who doesn’t love to get socks instead of a Garmin Forerunner 945
I’d stock up on shoes as those are basically consumables at this point!
stages powermeter because I need something on my gravel bike.
Garmin watch, for training.
Most likely jumpstart a Fenix 5 plus purchase.
An utterly absurd amount of gatorade powder =)
I think I would like to upgrade to the latest GoPro. I’m intrigued by the motion compensation and better audio. GPS tracking built in would be nice too.
I would get the garmin fenix 5 or 5x
I would look at powermeters have been looking for a while just need the push and money to take the step.
I wand to get a Garmin 245, because my 630 getting old now and my son can’t afford it.
Got my eye on a 945…training for an upcoming 50k.
Everybody needs a power meter
I’d go with the 945, love the new Garmin addition! Thanks Ray!
I regret getting a Fenix 5 without the X. I think I’d upgrade for the built-in maps.
Need a new running watch, my old Garmin not the dust!
The forerunner 945. Running phoneless with music going is the dream! No more clunky chunky armbands.
A watch, thats for sure
A Fenix 5 or 945 will be a good upgrade for me on Father’s day
I’d go for a Varia radar to keep me safe on the roads.
I’d like to upgrade to the newest Fenix or the 945……to help me get off the couch more and improve my overall fitness level.
Daddy needs a power meter!!!!!
Dreaming about pushing limits with new Suunto 9 G1 Baro GPS Watch!
I’ve been selfish in my sports and have gear for me only in terms of trail running. I’d love to get a camera to record my sons who are proving to be incredible sportsmen. Pick me pick me
I would get either a new watch (945) or a new computer
I’d get the 945 so I don’t have to charge during 100 mile ultras. Thanks!
If I can’t get the pizza oven then I’d have to size up a new head unit
Any Garmin device!
Time to upgrade my watch! Something with naps would be nice.
I would get a Garmin vector power meter. I need to learn to better manage my effort and a power meter would go a long way to helping with this.
Either a fenix 5x + or FR945 (still undecided) because I somehow broke the screen on my last watch while changing a diaper last week (how that happened Ill never know) and am now looking to upgrade sooner than planned!
New gps watch or bike unit
A Garmin HRM, because there is no such thing as too much data even for a turtle like me.
It would be nice to have a GoPro on the bike.
Time for a new Garmin. It’s always time for a new Garmin, right? How can I tell? I look at my wrist.
I’d put it towards a new fancy Garmin edge! Because I use my garmin 920xt strapped around my handle bars.
I would love to snag a new Garmin watch!!
New Garmin fenix 5+ for my fall half Ironman
I would like to get the new garmin EDGE 830 bundel or edge 1030
I’d get the new Garmin 935 so I could listen to music/podcasts while running.
Probably a new garmin watch for my mom.
I’d like a GoPro Hero7 Black to film my upcoming Machu Picchu trip with my wife!
A week ago, I would have bought a new Edge 830. But I already bought one myself. So probably a Varia radar and some other stuff?
A 945 for my wife!
The 945 looks cool, but I don’t need the music, so I’d probably go with the Forerunner 935. Either that or some Assioma pedals.
Need a power meter! Love your page!
A brand new Garmin 945 because my old vivoactive (first model) !
I would get a new power meter for Father’s Day because this dad needs a serious upgrade.
This would be a great excuse to upgrade my perfectly working FR920XT to the FR945.
Hi, i’d love to get my son started on the tech path to understand and improve his training and $500 would go a long way!
P.s. Thanks for thinking of Australia!
The FR945 because it’s time to upgrade!
I would get my dad a new cycling computer (wahoo bolt likely) to replace his quite old, and less than stellar Garmin Edge 800 (the battery lasts all of about 4 hours now). This would let him record his longer rides, since he is a data nerd (former computer software engineer). This would also be a good way to convince him to join me on an epic ride sometime!
945 coz my 935 is all smashed up from rock climbing
Need some luck and a dub compatible power meter!
A new Bike computer.
Hmm, maybe a garmin bike computer!
It’s a tough decision between the FR945 and GoPro HERO7. I probably would get the GoPro because I already have the FR645 Music and I do want documentation of careless drivers when out riding.
Would love a new 945 watch for tri season.
Definitely the FR945 – I run and bike and this is the best watch for me. My son just got one and I am very jealous.
a power meter to use on our bike
I love your give aways! This time i’m Thinking power meter!
A Garmin 645 or 945…
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus for an upgrade! Thanks!!
I’d get a Garmin Edge 530 because I was planning to get one for my birthday earlier this month and sold my old Garmin 1000 in anticipation… I haven’t bought one yet because in the meantime I broke a leg in a motorcycle accident. Needless to say, my riding has been sharply curtailed.
Oh boy do I need a new Watch. Maybe a Garmin 945?? Maybe something else…
I’d pick the Garmin fenix 5S Plus 42mm Multisport GPS Fitness Watch (in white/gold). So pretty!
I would love to get a Cycliq Fly 12 and Fly 6 set….or a Varia. ?
Osmo Action for me, thank you.
A 945 as my Fenix 5x is a bit bulky for running
Power meter because now there is time to use it
Garmin Fenix 5s to go running and swimming with.
A power meter, please ;)
I would get the Garmin Vivosport because it’s small, it has GPS, and heart rate.
A power would sure be nice since I currently don’t have one.
I would totally get a Garmin FR945. My Apple watch series 0 is due for replacement
Probably a power meter as i still don’t have one on my bike
garmin edge 830 for my old edge 510 ?
Scosche HRM for me and a new watch, probably the 645 for my wife!
If I win, i will be going for a Power Meter
Would love us some his and hers FR45/45S watches. My FR220 takes ages to lock onto satellites and he just needs a nice sports watch to jumpstart his running.
I’d love to get some sort of action camera to use for my rides . Perhaps like the Hero 7 or maybe a Garmin Virb
I would get a GoPro to take some action video
I already have buyers brain for a winter smart bike trainer.
Would love to have the 945!!!
I’d get the PowerTap P2 pedals, because my carbon rear wheel with PowerTap G3 hub just cracked, and there are some great deals around on wheels that aren’t G3 compatible.
A gps watch would be nice!
The GoPro Hero 7 Black or Garmin Virbe since we have some idiot drivers here in Australia.
Favero assioma
Maybe a varia radar or perhaps an Edge 830
Varia radar lights
Garmin Edge 830, because my basic bike computer from 2004 isn’t cutting it anymore!
I’d buy a GoPro Hero camera.
I’d get the 945! My 935 is dying
Dreaming of a new power meter after pedaling through a tight corner with my P1’s… Doh!!! I really liked my P1’s, but this time I’d opt for something lighter: Pioneer Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 Crankset Power Meter
I would like to get a Garmin 945 because of the running dynamics and functionality. I am hoping to train with power in the next few months and would like to be at the edge of that curve.
The new Dash M50 looks good. Or the Wahoo Roam… Maybe the 945…
I need to replace my 920xt. next marathon attempt coming up
#Allflashnodash
I would get the 945 (despite the recent Garmin bug post) and give it to my husband for Father’s Day!
I’d get the FR 945 as a big watch upgrade!
A Garmin Edge 1030 for my awesome rides this year.