Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
I walked over 5,000 steps with the Helio Ring vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — here's the winner
We tested the new Helio smart ring against the popular Garmin Forerunner 165 and this one was more accurate.
5 affordable items that made my recent 6-mile hike extra awesome
Hiking doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. These five items are part of my core kit and don't break the bank.
Samsung's Galaxy smartwatches are about to get new AI health and wellbeing features — here's what we know
Samsung's next-gen smartwatches will be jam-packed with AI features aimed at improving your health.
I tried the new Helio smart ring — 5 things that surprised me about this budget-friendly Oura alternative
Say hello to the $199 Helio Ring, a subscription-free smart ring alternative to the popular Oura Ring.
Garmin Epix Pro vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro – which GPS adventure watch goes the distance?
Which of these flagship rugged smartwatches reign supreme? We break down all the key differences between the Garmin Epix Pro and Polar Grit X2 Pro and declare a winner.
Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT review – a great ebike for first-time riders
The Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT is an entry-level ebike with lots of well-thought-out features and high-quality components.
I tried this budget-friendly heated massage gun on my sore muscles – 5 things that surprised me
The Bob and Brad C2 Pro Massage Gun comes with five attachments, including a heated/cooled massage head.
Nocs Field Tube hands-on: This lightweight telescope is built for outdoor adventures
Stylish and tough-built, the Nocs Field Tube is perfect for birdwatching, sightseeing, sporting events and so much more.
Forget canned air – this rechargeable, ‘jet-powered’ duster is my new favorite gadget
Like a miniature leaf blower, the Kica Jet Fan 2 makes dusting gadgets and removing pet hair a task I look forward to.
How to store your ski and snowboard gear in the offseason like a pro
We chatted with former pro skier Jonah Deshner for tips and tricks on keeping your winter gear in tip-top shape in the warmer months.
I walked 5K+ steps with the G-Shock Move and Polar Grit X2 Pro— here's the winner
Here's how the $300 G-Shock Move DWH5600 stands up against the $750 Polar Grit X2 Pro in a step count showdown.
Google is finally catching up to Apple and Garmin on fitness-tracking data
Android smartwatch users are about to get improved running data thanks to Wear OS 5.
I tried to ride Trek’s new ebike up the steepest hill in Seattle — and it didn’t go as planned
Is Trek’s latest commuter-friendly electric bike a match for the steepest climb in town?
I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner
Our Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro showdown looks which device is more accurate at counting steps.
5 outdoor adventure-ready smartwatches I recommend for tracking summertime fun
These wearables are the cream of the crop if you're looking to keep tabs on your next outdoor adventure, by land or sea.
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro hands-on: an impressive GPS smartwatch with a cloudy future
Not yet ratedThe new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro sports a slimmer case, a tougher design and streamlined wellness software.
Polar Grit X2 Pro hands-on — 7 things that surprise me about this new rugged smartwatch
Our senior writer for fitness and wearables reviews plenty of GPS watches for a living, but he found a few surprises when using the new Polar Grit X2 Pro adventure smartwatch.
Helinox Chair Zero — 5 reasons I take this camping chair everywhere I go
The Helinox Chair Zero weighs just 18 ounces, takes less than a minute to assemble and stores in a water bottle-sized sleeve.
I hiked 35 miles in Scarpa's Rush 2 Mid GTX — and they’re the most comfortable waterproof hiking boots I’ve ever worn
The Scarpa Rush 2 Mid GTX hiking boots are jam-packed with technical features without looking dorky.
These 5 eco-friendly outdoor clothing brands make it easy to repair and recycle your old clothes
Policies like credits for trade-ins and free repairs for the life of a garment benefit both the customers and the environment.
Peloton's free app bites the dust — here's 3 workout apps to use instead
RIP Peloton’s free unlimited membership tier. We hardly knew ya.
I walked over 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and G-Shock Move — the results surprised me
Which is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or G-Shock Move DWH5600? We've got answers.
I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Fitbit Charge 5 — here's the winner
Which Fitbit is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or previous-gen Fitbit Charge 5? We have answers.
