Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Venu X1 vs Apple Watch 11 — the winner is clear
Who makes the better square smartwatch for fitness tracking, Apple or Garmin? I decided to find out.
My favorite Black Friday walking and hiking shoe deals — take up to 67% off New Balance, Skechers, Timberland and more
If walking is more your speed, like me, then these Black Friday sneaker deals are for you.
15 REI holiday gift deals for outdoor lovers — for $15 or less
I review outdoor gear for a living, and these are the 15 best REI early holiday deals worth checking out, all for $15 or less.
Garmin Instinct 3 Black Friday deal — save up to 25% off Garmin's longest-lasting smartwatch
Garmin's rugged, outdoor adventure smartwatch is finally on sale for 25% off.
I had a long, frank conversation with an AI 'fitness coach' — and it wasn't nearly as weird or awkward as I expected
I chatted with Fitbit's new Gemini-powered virtual fitness trainer for nearly 20 minutes, and it wasn't nearly as weird as I anticipated.
Black Friday outerwear deals — save up to 50% off Patagonia, Cotopaxi, REI, and more
I review outerwear for Tom's Guide, and these are my favorite jacket deals so far, including up to 50% off Patagonia.
I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
The best GPS sports watches are not only accurate trackers, but can also actually help to improve your performance, making them an essential tool for athletes of all levels.
I've tested dozens of models — and these are the best cheap fitness trackers in 2025
Keep tabs on your fitness, sleep, and overall wellness, all without breaking the bank. These are the best cheap fitness trackers in 2025.
The 55+ best travel gifts for 2025 — gadgets and gear for wanderlust in your life
Entertain their wanderlust with one of these expert-approved gifts for every type of traveler and budget, starting at just $10.
I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Venu 4 vs Suunto Vertical 2 — and there's a clear winner
I tested two high-end, GPS smartwatches from Garmin and Suunto against Strava to find out which is the more reliable fitness tracker.
11 epic Best Buy smartwatch deals worthy of your wrist
Best Buy's early Black Friday sale is happening now, and smartwatch deals abound! Save big on recent releases and even bigger on older models from Samsung, Google, Garmin, and Fitbit.
I review fitness trackers — 5 early Black Friday Fitbit deals I recommend shopping right now
I review fitness trackers, and these early Black Friday deals on the best Fitbit models are the real deal.
I review outdoor gear — and these 14 Patagonia early Black Friday deals are worth scaling a mountain for
Save up to 76% off high-tech Patagonia staples like jackets, fleeces, puffers, pull-overs and more.
I'm obsessed with the free offline navigational tools on this Garmin smartwatch alternative
The Suunto Vertical 2 offers one of my favorite outdoor adventure features: support for offline navigational maps with custom route creation and easy-to-follow directions.
The best hidden Apple Watch feature can help you stay safe — here’s how to use it
watchOS 26 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Google Pixel Watch 4 — which flagship Android watch wins?
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4; here's how to choose which Android flagship smartwatch is right for you.
The best Fitbit for tracking your health: Expert tested and rated
We've tested the best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives to help you find the right wrist-worn device to log your activity, sleep and overall well-being.
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Suunto Vertical 2: I tested fitness tracking across 6 categories — here’s the winner
I tested the fitness tracking capabilities of two of the best rugged smartwatches available today — the Garmin Instinct 3 and Suunto Vertical 2 — to determine which is more accurate overall.
The best Apple Watch apps for your smartwatch
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
Maybe Fitbit isn't dead after all? Google says new hardware is coming in 2026
Google is rolling out an AI-powered Fitbit app with personalized coaching. Plus: new Fitbit devices for 2026, including (maybe) a Fitbit Charge 7.
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 — all the leaks and rumors so far
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may boast better battery life, a comfier design and new health sensors, but its release date is unclear at this time.
Forget the Oura Ring 4 — these are the best Oura Ring alternatives in 2025
In 2025, there are lots of excellent Oura Ring alternatives, including subscription-free options from Samsung, Ultrahuman and Ringconn.
5 reasons why the Leatherman Arc is the best multitool I’ve ever owned (and 2 flaws)
The 20-in-1 Leatherman Arc is so tough, it will probably outlast all of us. It's also packed with genuinely useful tools and incredibly smooth in operation.
