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
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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.
![Meet the new Huawei Band 9 lightweight fitness tracker.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3zDJhW9set8u3jkjPFro9Q-320-80.jpg)
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 and Forerunner 255 on a person's wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UK2mNQfQDpX6rg54bMcjaL-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Pentax K-3 III Monochrome](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dPSVyUVE26PBRrC5s4vqvB-320-80.jpg)
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.
![NordicTrack Select-a-Weight Adjustable Dumbbells in the storage tray on a wooden floor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hCfrUjASPKnFPZz6sctRcg-320-80.jpg)
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 Forerunner 255.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Co8VYKMCanmZNwfzLfXmBd-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Garmin Approach S62 golf watch.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ENVK8Mvt7vijVXGZhyMvEh-320-80.jpg)
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.
![set a goal on the Fitbit Charge 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rEpkssC899SufDo23cfMh6-320-80.jpg)
Your Fitbit may soon get an AI-based health chatbot – what you need to know
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The future of Fitbit may be personalized health insights from a wrist-based natural language chatbot. Google plans to begin testing later this year.
![Garmin Instinct 2.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gszk9FowYEuXA8V4BU8wzM-320-80.jpg)
Forget Amazon, the best Garmin smartwatch deals are on REI — 3 deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Several of Garmin's best GPS-equipped, rugged smartwatches are on sale at REI through March 31.
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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 Grit X2 Pro rugged smartwatch.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7EhNXXryFiRnM5mKMbFsxJ-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Amazfit T-Rex 2.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QhhsE8o5YKGttUoHmWnmB-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Apple Watch SE 2022 on the wrist next to a Garmin Forerunner 165.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/82HmnRdsibmPiGqLxyPbtc-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A sea foam green ebike on the beach.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WmnT7QCeRxweJfMDpUXpmk-320-80.jpg)
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.
![REI Rainier Rain Jacket Shower Test.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9HVpECLgacrgcLEHFT4NPb-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Garmin Forerunner 55](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/geGbbXRMjkGF9o5WvarXB8-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun in someone's hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNZQqDusthddGxs3QPGJym-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Arc'teryx jackets on sale this spring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kkvgRNJJqRSbpBPktzmvE3-320-80.jpg)
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 Forerunner 955 Solar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5NasZ96X6AJU4LmLDXvPLb-320-80.jpg)
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.
![L.L. Bean March 2024 jacket deal composite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5vwBber8aUWPD5CfcPCDM8-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Minitailz Dog Health and GPS Tracker.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5J8CajktuEjPGo2vG8dA7d-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Track sleep on an Apple Watch.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2N8zyPF2d4eNyMUPGngtoK-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A selection of jackets on sale at REI on a colorful background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4b8sCpcyWCzMbjmEM4Fb7W-320-80.jpg)
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.