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
Strava for dogs is here — let the Fido fitness games begin
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Strava users can now track their pup’s fitness goals and see how they rank against other canines.
REI winter sale — 3 high-tech fleece jackets I’d buy right now starting at $29
By Dan Bracaglia published
REI has fleeces available at a steep discount in a wide range of colors and designs — these are the three I recommend.
I biked 9 miles with the new Garmin Forerunner 165 to test GPS accuracy — and I’m impressed
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin's new lightweight fitness tracker shows promising signs for GPS and heart rate accuracy in our initial assessment.
Garmin Forerunner 165 hands-on: a sporty, GPS-equipped smartwatch for marathons and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Not yet ratedGarmin's latest running watch offers onboard GPS, a bright AMOLED touchscreen, mobile payments, and optional music storage. Here are our first impressions of the Garmin Forerunner 165.
REI Presidents’ Day sale — 5 deals I’d buy right now from Arc’teryx, The North Face and Patagonia
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
REI's Presidents' Day sale is the perfect time to score epic deals on name-brand jackets and gear.
Carhartt Presidents’ Day sale — 5 deals I’d buy right now starting at $11
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Carhartt’s Presidents’ Day sale is on with tons of discounts on last season’s styles — save as much as 40% off right now.
Polar Vantage V3 review
By Dan Bracaglia published
A review of the Polar Vantage V3 - an advanced fitness tracker for those who want class-leading metrics and insights. Read our full Polar Vantage V3 review here
Better than Patagonia — my favorite L.L.Bean insulated puffer is back on sale for $139
By Dan Bracaglia published
The LL Bean Primaloft Packaway jacket is nearly identical to the Patagonia Nano Puff in every way except one: price.
My go-to Arc’teyx insulated jacket is 30% off during REI's Presidents' Day sale
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From rain shells to insulated winter jackets, Arc’teyx jackets start at just $139 with tons of styles to choose from.
Forget Stanley Cups — this colorful high-tech tumbler is 50% off on Amazon right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
This 40-ounce stainless steel, leakproof tumbler is just as high-tech as its trendy Stanley counterpart but even better-looking.
Not a typo! My favorite Merrell rain jacket is on sale for just $69
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Merrell’s lightweight and packable rain shells are heavily discounted, just in time for the upcoming rainy spring season.
The North Face winter sale is on — and jackets are as cheap as $49
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The North Face is a staple with outdoor athletes and celebrities. But you don’t have to be either one to save big right now.
How to waterproof a jacket like the pros — and never get soaked again
By Dan Bracaglia published
For about $25, you can add serious H2O protection to your favorite outerwear. Here's how to waterproof a jacket in four easy steps.
The best trail running shoes we’ve ever tested are 30% off right now — but not for long
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Hoka Speedgoat 5 is our favorite trail running sneaker and it’s rarely discounted. Do what you will with this info.
My favorite Patagonia jacket is back on sale for 40% off right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Everyone needs a quality synthetic insulated jacket, especially when Patagonia’s legendary Nano Puff is seriously discounted.
These $20 earbuds are my new favorite winter sports accessory
By Dan Bracaglia published
The JLab Go Air Sport earbuds cost less than lunch at the ski lodge and provide a full day of tasty tunes to make turns to.
Forget the Apple Watch – 5 smartwatches with blood oxygen monitoring I’d buy right now instead
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 no longer monitor blood oxygen saturation levels. But these smartwatches do.
Patagonia and The North Face jackets are as low as $59 during REI's February sale
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From the Patagonia Houdini shell to The North Face Canyonlands fleece, these are the best REI February deals right now.
I test tech gadgets for a living – it's time to talk about proprietary charging cables
By Dan Bracaglia published
I’m mad as hell about proprietary charging cables, and I’m not going to take it anymore.
7 reasons why the Polar Vantage V3 may be the ultimate snowboarding smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
This flagship fitness watch boasts a tough-built design with best-in-class location and altitude tracking, making it a top choice for snowboarders.
Shred the gnar — 7 snowboarding essentials I pack for an epic day of mountain fun
By Dan Bracaglia published
When we talk snowboarding essentials, we're not talking about the obvious, like gloves or helmets. These are the extra items that make a good powder day great.
Oura CEO interview: Here’s how they plan to stay ahead of the Galaxy Ring
By Dan Bracaglia published
We chatted with Oura CEO Tom Hale about the competition, AI integration and what Oura Ring customers can expect in 2024.
Save 40% on our favorite On Cloud running shoes right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
On's winter sale is happening now, and high-tech Cloud running sneakers start at just $69.