Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429! Or Epix at $429. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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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 2024 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.
Probably a new trainer. Why? Because mine is still USB drive.
A new Garmin Edge bike computer would be nice!
GoPro Hero 8 Black, or the Max??…
A Garmin Fenix 6X. My 5X is great but an upgrade would be sweet. Or I’d get a Spot -for safety.
I want anything that can help or contribute to improve my Heath status. Thank You
Would be nice to get a massive pallet of nutrition gels for our team.
I would go for the Kickr Climb :-) merry x-mas to everyone
I’d get a Garmin Instinct.
power meter for new bike would be my choice. Merry Christmas
A watch that will also record cycling power
I’d like a drone
I’d go for a new Garmin watch to replace my trusty old 310xt.
I would love a GoPro Hero 8 Black or maybe a Garmin 945. Thank you Ray!
I’d get a power meter for my mountain bike! Pick me! Pick me!
I’d buy a GoPro to filme myself learning surf!
New running shoes for my first marathon this spring
Really is about time I got myself a direct drive turbo trainer!
I have a new road bike I have not used yet because of an accident. A power meter such as the Assioma pedals would be a nice addition.
Would love a Garmin Forerunner 620 replacement!!
Edge 530 to replace the 520 and ailing battery.
A Garmin Edge 830 would be nice, currently using a Fenix 5x attached to the handlebars for outdoors rides!
The CLIMB – been sketching designs for a while, priced up the actuators and then they release it. I didn’t have the free moving base, nicely done that and so I clearly need to try it! That and about half a dozen power meters obviously.. Happy festive whatnot everyone.
Hi Ray!
I will prefer Garmin Fenix 6 for my old forerunner 620.
I’d go for a Wahoo Kickr, the smoke and 40+ temperatures here in Australia makes training outdoors either impossible, or just really bad for your health.
Hi Ray, Garmin Forerunner 945 please.
Hi Ray, Garmin Forerunner 645 Music will be my preference.
Can always use a couple of new pairs of shoes! =)
Oh a Garmin Fenix 6 for me… I got socks too. Lovely socks but socks none the less. ?
Upgrade to a direct drive trainer
Garmin Edge 530b- Garmin finally put out a device with enough improvements for me to upgrade my 810!
The Fenix 6s! I have the 5s, but would love a slightly smaller profile.
I’d go for an indoor trainer, because i don’t have one yet :D
Kickr Climb it is for me!
Wahoo Elemnt roam – for pushing my bike and exploring australia next 3 month
I might upgrade my Fenix 5 to Fenix 6 Pro.
Hi Ray, great site and reviews. I would like to go for a Garmin 945 to support me with my training.
I would get a new running watch because I like to run!
Not sure what I’ll get but I’m sure I’ll figure something out!!
A garmin fenix 5 plus. I (ab)used my suunto ambit 2 to the max, and now i am training for an ironman triathlon, the battery doesnt last long enough anymore… it only lasts 4 hours right now. And the fenix 5 plus is a nice everyday watch, the suunto ambit 2 looked okay when i bought it, but the bezel has scratched a little to much. What did i get for christmass you might ask? A thermo shirt, and a pair of socks (no joke, sadly).
I’d probably splurge for a Fenix 6!
Thanks Ray!
A Forerunner 945 to improve my runnings
I‘d probably go for a CLIMB for a better indoor training or for a Roam to replace my bolt.
Garmin Fenix. My seven year old Polar watch is starting to fall apart.
I would get the Garmin Forerunner 945 as my 935 needs to be updated!
I would love to get a new Forerunner 945 for my wife!
Power meter for sure. It’s about time ?
I wish santa (or my husband) would have gifted me a Garmin watch for triathlon training like the 935, 945, or even the Swim 2 (wonderful review btw!).
After 3 years of dealing with knee pain which lead to physical therapy, surgery, more physical therapy, tears, frustration, and finally coming to the realization that I will never run again, I found the triathlon world through my physical therapy assistant. I did 2 sprint distance aquabike races last year and this year I have my eyes set on at least 3 Olympic distance aquabikes. It is so nice to have a purpose for training again and feel like I have found my “thing” again.
I’d like a Fly6 or something to document and report dangerous driving!
I will get a Fenix 6 to retire my old Vivoactive.
An edge 530 would be fantastic. I still believe in you Santa!
A Garmin 935. I have the 920XT and it’s been in so many crashes that I’m beginning to wonder if it’s giving me correct pace results…
Instead, I got a very nice razor.
I have a beard, so this was an unexpected gift.
A turbo trainer to Swift on #wintertraining
Kickr Climb! I want to feel my legs turning into noodles as they buckle under the steep grade of Alp du Zwift!
I got an air purifier instead. Greeeaat thanks honey.
Favero Assioma power meter! I am the head coach of an NCAA Women’s Triathlon Team. All my athletes have a power meter but I do not. I need personal experience with one to help me learn all the ways to evaluate the data!
Garmin Fenix 6, so I can feed my (un)healthily growing workout-cum-running habit/obsession in to the next few years.
I would get a Garmin Vivoactive. Seems like just the right feature set for my use!
A smart trainer. I need to zwift properly
Santa got confused and delivered my present to my next door neighbor…. I want my KICKR CLIMB to pimp up my pain cave… no need to argue with the neighbor please!
I would get a Garmin Fenix 6.
Hm, a GoPro Hero 8 would be nice! :)
I would like to win some GPS nav for my bike trip to not get lost anymore. :) It can give me also more confidence and courge to discover. Thank you for your website, Ray.
new garmin fenix 6x
Garmin or Favero pedal-based power meters so I can use my PowerPod for Aero data!
I would love a Tacx trainer
I want Humon Hex
Fenix 6 pro would be nice to have. I would monitor my HR during swimm without any other HRM belp.
I would get something like a GoPro, so I have some proof for when I get attacked by buzzards again during my run.
Garmin Forerunner 945
I’d love a new watch like the 945 -mostly as incentive to get back in the training/racing saddle. Thanks Ray!
A go pro hero camera which is the only thing missing for my outdoor adventures
A dji dron fue only 500 bucks
Jum maybe a garmin fenix 6 plus so I can upgrade my old but not obsolete fenix 3
A garmin edge for my bicycle rides
Either a new Garmin 820 (is that the newest?) lol or a KICKR climb to go with my new KICKR core
This would be very handy to help upgrade my trainer.
Wahoo Kickr Snap trainer would be nice!
Either a GoPro Hero 8 Black or a Garmin Virb Ultra 30 to capture the close calls with motorists passing us on our cycle rides.
A new GoPro !
I would like a Fenix 6x
A new Garmin
This was a good tech year, as I entered the power club with a Pioneer and was upgraded by Santa to an Edge 530. I’d use the winnings to fill my remaining tech gap by getting a GoPro Hero 8, model color still undecided…
Thank you. An Edge 530 would do the trick!
Either a Forerunner 245 Music, or a 945 to update my 935.
The simple guy in me wants the Garmin FR 45. The gadget guy wants the fēnix 6. Then there’s the middle guy that wants the Vivoactive 4. So yeah, I’m not sure what I want.
I would like a Fenix 6 because I need a new fitness watch!
One thing I’m missing in my gadget collection is the Fenix watch!
Well I quite fancy a shiny new Fenix 6x Pro
I’d love the new GoPro Hero 8 to film the crazy cagers in my area while riding!
Fenix 6 for sure. My Fenix 3’s screen is starting to die. Been a faithful friend for almost 5 years.
I would love getting the Wahoo Kickr climb trainer! One my goal to improve bike and finally get on indoor training this winter. This trainer seems good fit and budget!
Favero Assioma, I’ve be wanting them for months…
A new Fenix 6 for me to go with my new Christmas Bluetooth headphones. My current Forerunner 230 appears to only be compatible with cassettes.
Man, 500 bucks?! That would be great going in to the New Years!
GoPro Hero 8
Hard to choose but the Thule Men’s Capstone Hiking Backpack and the Altra trail running shoe are at the top of my list.
Either an ATV to update my Zwifting or Kickr Climb for the same reason! Or maybe an Edge 530 . . .
I would get a Garmin Fenix to track my return from fat slob to just overweight man.
A new running watch. My Ambit 3 is getting long in the tooth.
I’d have Fenix 6 Pro
I would get my 1st sports watch
So far only cycling gadgets, thinking of expanding my horizons