Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Apple Watches to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In 2024 so far, Dan’s tested dozens of wearables, including the latest devices from Apple, Google, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung.
An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and more, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the GPS and heart rate accuracy of the latest Fitbit, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Forerunner 265 — which is the right running watch for you?
By Jane McGuire last updated
Should you buy the Forerunner 255 or the Forerunner 265? We put the two mid-level Garmin running watches face to face.
5 Black Friday smartwatch deals I'd buy right now, including $70 off Apple Watch 9
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Take $69 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, $50 off the Apple Watch SE and $30 off the Garmin Forerunner 55.
We've trained with the best GPS sports watches for tracking your outdoor workouts
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best sports watches we've tested have GPS built-in, long battery life and plenty of fitness and heart-tracking sensors to record your training.
The best Leatherman multi-tool for outdoor lovers is 20% off right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Leatherman Skeletool is my favorite multi-tool for around-the-house and outdoor adventures. And for once, it's on sale.
Early Black Friday Arc'teryx sale — 7 outerwear deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best early Black Friday Arc'teryx deals start at just $32.
Amazfit just dropped a massive free software update — and these new features are coming to your smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazfit is rolling out an updated app and new features for the Amazfit T-Rex 3, Amazfit Balance, Amazfit Cheetah Pro and more.
The best Samsung watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
What is the best Samsung watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when deciding between devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Ultra and others.
I walked 6,000 steps with the Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Polar Vantage M3 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
We pitted the newest Apple Watch against the latest Polar watch to find out which is the more accurate workout tracker.
We've tested the best cheap fitness trackers available right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put the best cheap fitness trackers to the test to help you cover the essentials like sleep tracking, steps, and heart rate without breaking the bank.
I walked 9,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3 — 5 things that surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
Our Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3 XL face-off compares how these two popular smartwatches stack up in our head-to-head walk test for tracking accuracy, battery and comfort.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is my favorite Android smartwatch — and it just crashed to lowest price ever before Black Friday
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is tough-built, long-lasting and deeply discounted at the moment.
Smartwatch vs. adventure watch — which is best for you?
By Dan Bracaglia published
The line between smartwatch and adventure watch is blurry. Here's how to decide which is right for you based on nine key factors.
Carhartt Prime Day sales you can still shop now — 13 deals on jackets, gloves and more from $7
By Olivia Halevy last updated
Carhartt apparel and accessories are on major sale at Amazon. Shop my 15 favorite deals starting from $7.
LIVE: Best Amazon Prime Day TV deals still available — QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TV sales
By Nick Pino last updated
Amazon Prime Day TV deals are here to beat the Black Friday rush — here's how to save big on QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TVs.
Under Armour Prime Day sale 2024 — 16 deals you can still snag on apparel and sneakers from just $8
By Sam Hopes last updated
These deals on Under Armour fitness apparel could save you big money on Amazon Prime Day.
Act fast! The best Arc’teryx jacket I’ve ever owned is is 29% off at REI
By Dan Bracaglia published
You can take $90 off one of Arc'teryx's most versatile and comfortable jackets for a very limited time.
Forget Prime Day and Black Friday — get up to 70% off REI apparel including Arc’teryx, Obermeyer, HOKA and more
By Erin Bashford last updated
These amazing REI apparel deals include insulated jackets for winter and trail shoes for traversing wet terrain in winter.
Watch out, Amazon! These 11 Patagonia deals at REI are showing up Prime Day
By Erin Bashford last updated
Patagonia is one of the stalwarts of outdoor gear, and for good reason. Snap up these warm fleeces and coats just in time for winter.
Prime Day Asics sneaker deals — 19 running shoes I’d buy at up to 43% off
By Nick Harris-fry last updated
Some of Asics’ top running shoes are available at big discounts this Prime Day, don’t miss out on these deals.
Epic Arc'teryx sale at REI — 19 deals I'd shop from $48
By Grace Dean last updated
REI is offering excellent discounts on Arc'teryx apparel. Here are the 19 deals I'd buy right now from $48.
I test fitness trackers for a living – these are the 5 Prime Day fitness tracker deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Prime Day is the perfect time to score a sweet deal on a new fitness tracker from Fitbit, Garmin, Google or Amazfit.
Epic YETI Prime Day sale — 9 cooler and tumbler deals I’d shop now from $20
By Olivia Halevy last updated
Amazon is offering up to 30% off YETI drinkware during Prime Day. Shop my 9 favorite deals on coolers, tumblers and more.
Prime Day Garmin watch deals 2024 — my 6 favorite Garmin GPS smartwatches are on sale now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 55, 955 and Epix 2 are all marked down.
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