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
Amazon Big Spring Sale – high-tech Columbia jackets start at just $29
By Dan Bracaglia published
Columbia jackets, including fleeces, raincoats, puffers and more are up to 64% off right now on Amazon.
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.
Amazon Big Spring Sale – time is ticking on these 5 smartwatch deals
By Dan Bracaglia published
From Garmin to Google, here are the best smartwatch deals on Amazon right now.
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.
Big Best Buy smartwatch sale – 5 deals I'd buy from Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and Samsung
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Best Buy has a huge selection of our favorite smartwatches and fitness trackers on sale right now as part of springtime savings.
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.
Colossal Arc’teryx spring jacket sale — save up to 45% right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save big on last season's styles, with up to 45% off Arc'teryx outerwear, including packable rain jackets.
Garmin is having a massive smartwatch sale — 5 deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 55, 255 Music and 955 are all discounted.
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.
Huge REI sale takes up to 50% off Patagonia jackets — 7 deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
REI is knocking up to 50% a wide selection of men's and women's Patagonia gear. Here are the seven deals I recommend.
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.
REI has jackets on sale for up to 50% off — 7 deals I’d buy right now starting at $29
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
REI has a huge selection of discounted outerwear from trendy brands, like Helly Hansen, Salomon, Cotopaxi and more.
Carhartt's end-of-winter sale is on — save up to 45% off right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Save loads on insulated puffers, vests, beanies, jackets and more during Carhartt’s epic winter gear sale.
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.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs. Polar Vantage V3: Which rugged GPS smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin Fenix 7 versus the Polar Polar Vantage V3 — which GPS-equipped, rugged smartwatch is the best for you? We have answers.