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
How to store your ski and snowboard gear in the offseason like a pro
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We chatted with former pro skier Jonah Deshner for tips and tricks on keeping your winter gear in tip-top shape in the warmer months.
I walked 5K+ steps with the G-Shock Move and Polar Grit X2 Pro— here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Here's how the $300 G-Shock Move DWH5600 stands up against the $750 Polar Grit X2 Pro in a step count showdown.
Google is finally catching up to Apple and Garmin on fitness-tracking data
By Dan Bracaglia published
Android smartwatch users are about to get improved running data thanks to Wear OS 5.
I tried to ride Trek’s new ebike up the steepest hill in Seattle — and it didn’t go as planned
By Dan Bracaglia published
Is Trek’s latest commuter-friendly electric bike a match for the steepest climb in town?
I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Our Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro showdown looks which device is more accurate at counting steps.
5 outdoor adventure-ready smartwatches I recommend for tracking summertime fun
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These wearables are the cream of the crop if you're looking to keep tabs on your next outdoor adventure, by land or sea.
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro hands-on: an impressive GPS smartwatch with a cloudy future
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Not yet ratedThe new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro sports a slimmer case, a tougher design and streamlined wellness software.
Polar Grit X2 Pro hands-on — 7 things that surprise me about this new rugged smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Our senior writer for fitness and wearables reviews plenty of GPS watches for a living, but he found a few surprises when using the new Polar Grit X2 Pro adventure smartwatch.
Helinox Chair Zero — 5 reasons I take this camping chair everywhere I go
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Helinox Chair Zero weighs just 18 ounces, takes less than a minute to assemble and stores in a water bottle-sized sleeve.
I hiked 35 miles in Scarpa's Rush 2 Mid GTX — and they’re the most comfortable waterproof hiking boots I’ve ever worn
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Scarpa Rush 2 Mid GTX hiking boots are jam-packed with technical features without looking dorky.
Smartwatch buying guide 2024: Everything you need to know
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
From the Apple Watch to Fitbit, this smartwatch buying guide can help you find one that’s compatible with your smartphone and your needs.
These 5 eco-friendly outdoor clothing brands make it easy to repair and recycle your old clothes
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Policies like credits for trade-ins and free repairs for the life of a garment benefit both the customers and the environment.
Peloton's free app bites the dust — here's 3 workout apps to use instead
By Dan Bracaglia published
RIP Peloton’s free unlimited membership tier. We hardly knew ya.
I walked over 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and G-Shock Move — the results surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
Which is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or G-Shock Move DWH5600? We've got answers.
I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Fitbit Charge 5 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Which Fitbit is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or previous-gen Fitbit Charge 5? We have answers.
Apple Watch X — 5 upgrades Apple needs to make
By Dan Bracaglia published
We’ll meet the next-generation Apple Watch 10 this fall. Here’s what features it will need to boast to earn my admiration.
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.
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 should you buy?
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the newer Forerunner 165 stack up against the more established Forerunner 255? We investigate.
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