Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia covers fitness and consumer technology with an emphasis on wearables for Tom's Guide. Based in the US Pacific Northwest, Dan is an avid outdoor adventurer who dabbles in everything from kayaking to snowboarding, but he most enjoys exploring the cities and mountains with his small pup, Belvedere. Dan is currently training to climb some of Washington State's tallest peaks. He's also a big photography nerd.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Move over Withings — 5 reasons why the Pininfarina Senso is my new favorite hybrid smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Created by Italian race car designers, the Pininfarina Senso is part fitness-focused smartwatch and part classy timepiece.
5 reasons why these stylish binoculars are my new favorite hiking accessory
By Dan Bracaglia published
From far-away peaks to city skylines, adventuring is more fun with a pair of waterproof Nocs.
I walked over 5,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs G-Shock Move — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch SE takes on the G-Shock Move DWH5600 in a test of step-count accuracy.
Blood, sweat and beers — 7 lessons I learned from building my first ebike
By Dan Bracaglia published
How realistic is it to assemble an ebike in your apartment? I decided to find out.
Samsung, Oura and Ultrahuman — the state of smart rings in 2024
By Dan Bracaglia published
2024 is shaping up to be a huge year for smart rings and these brands are leading the charge.
I walked 5,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs Fitbit Charge 6 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Which is the better device for tracking walks and hikes, the Apple Watch SE or Fitbit Charge 6?
Huawei Band 9 unveiled — a fresh challenger for the lightweight smartwatch title emerges
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Huawei Band 9 packs a lot of wellness tech into an impressively thin case.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Forerunner 255 — which running watch is best?
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the newer Forerunner 165 stack up against the more established Forerunner 255? We investigate.
I took nearly 400 photos with Pentax’s B&W-only digital camera — and I may never shoot in color again
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated world of highly processed digital images.
I tried NordicTrack’s Select-a-Weight dumbbells — 5 things that surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
Our senior writer for fitness and wearables finally got his hands on a decent set of adjustable weights — he's now hooked.
Your Fitbit may soon get an AI-based health chatbot – what you need to know
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The future of Fitbit may be personalized health insights from a wrist-based natural language chatbot. Google plans to begin testing later this year.
Polar launches Grit X2 Pro rugged smartwatch to take on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Epix Pro
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Polar Grit X2 Pro is a durable and stylish adventure-ready smartwatch with long battery life and lots of health tech.
I biked 18 miles with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Apple Watch SE — this one was more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Both devices start at $249 and feature onboard GPS, heart rate monitoring, and bike tracking.
Shopping for your first ebike? 5 things to look for
By Dan Bracaglia published
From battery range to reliability here's everything you need to know to buy an ebike with confidence in 2024.
I wore the $99 REI Rainier Rain Jacket in my shower to test water resistance
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
It's time for another Tom's Guide rain jacket shower test. Today's challenger is the REI Co-op Rainier Jacket.
7 reasons why I like this budget-friendly massage gun better than my $200 Theragun
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The $69 Bob and Brad Q2 Mini massage gun offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Epic L.L. Bean sale — 5 great jacket deals that start at $44
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
A huge selection of high-tech and chic outerwear, including one of my favorite puffers, is on sale.
I put a fitness tracker on my dog — here's what happened
By Dan Bracaglia published
I put the new Minitailz pet tracker on my pup for an afternoon playdate and learned that he loves to trot.
How to track sleep on an Apple Watch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's how to track sleep on an Apple Watch for the best night's rest.
I just took my first long range electric bike ride on the world's longest floating bridge – 3 things I learned
By Dan Bracaglia published
I tested out the Trek Verve+ 1 electric bike over 17.5 miles and 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
7 reasons why I’m finally an electric bike believer
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
After years of poo-pooing, maybe ebikes aren’t so bad after all. Here's why I've finally come around to the motor-assisted life.
TikTok’s favorite camera just got a refresh — and it's nearly impossible to get your hands on one
By Dan Bracaglia published
The highly anticipated Fujifilm X100VI is finally here. Good luck finding one.
I’ve biked 50+ miles in the new Abus GameChanger 2.0 and it’s now my favorite helmet
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Abus GameChanger 2.0 is a lightweight road biking helmet built for safety, comfort and speed.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Forerunner 265 — which running watch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the new Garmin Forerunner 165 stack up against the costlier Forerunner 265? We've got answers in this Garmin vs. Garmin showdown.
E-bike riders aren’t wearing helmets — and head trauma cases are through the roof
By Dan Bracaglia published
E-bike-related injuries increased at an alarming rate from 2017 to 2022. At the same time, helmet usage declined, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.