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
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.
I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Garmin Forerunner 165 – this one was more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia published
In this head-to-head showdown, the ever-popular Fitbit Charge 6 takes on the newcomer Garmin Forerunner 165 in a battle for step-count supremacy.
Smartwatch water resistance ratings explained
By Dan Bracaglia published
Smartwatch water resistance ratings are confusing and misleading. We're here to help clear things up.
5 items from REI’s winter sale I’d buy right now for less than $50
By Dan Bracaglia published
REI's winter sale is still humming along. From Patagonia to The North Face and more, here are five deals I'd buy right now.
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.
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.
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