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
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Biggest expected changes
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is set to debut this July boasting an impressive list of refinements over its predecessor.
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.
On Cloud sneaker sale — save up to 40% off these super comfy running shoes
By Dan Bracaglia published
On Cloud makes some of the comfiest, chicest most high-tech sneakers on the market. And right now, these models are on sale.
Spring smartwatch sale — save up to 25% on Apple Watch, Fitbit and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save on the Apple Watch Series 9, Garmin Instinct 2, Fitbit Inspire 3 , Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and more.
Arc'teryx jackets are 30% off right now — 7 deals I recommend
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
A wide range of lightweight, weather-resistant Arc'teryx outerwear is on sale, including several of my favorite jackets and vests.
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.
REI spring sale — take 50% off lightweight jackets from The North Face
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From lightweight windbreakers to rain shells to running jackets, REI has great deals on high-tech outerwear from The North Face.
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.
I wore a $200 Columbia rain jacket in my shower to test water resistance — here's what happened
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
How does Columbia's high-end shell compare to similar jackets from Outdoor Research and REI in our 3-minute shower test?
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.
Enormous Patagonia apparel sale — 7 deals I’d buy right now starting at $16
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Patagonia's last-season sale is on, with hundreds of items marked down by 50% or more.
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.
Best Buy Apple Watch SE deals – save 20% off my favorite smartwatch right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Save $50 off a new Apple Watch SE, one of the best smartwatches currently available.
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?
Huge Adidas sale at Amazon right now — 5 deals I’d buy starting at $25
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazon's spring Adidas is still going strong with deals on a wide range of fresh gear for men and women.
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.
Garmin giant spring smartwatch sale — 5 deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Choose from the entry-level Forerunner 55, solar-powered Instinct 2 and many more.
Amazon Big Spring Sale — best Garmin smartwatch deals I’d buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We’re covering the Amazon Big Spring Sale all week, starting with these early savings on Garmin’s top smartwatches.