Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
REI summer gear sale — 9 outdoor adventure deals I'd buy right now starting at $6
REI’s big summer sale is in full swing and tons of awesome outdoor equipment is marked down, including camping gear and high-tech apparel.
Suunto Race S — this premium GPS smartwatch now comes in a smaller, lighter package
With similar specs to the original Suunto Race, the latest S version should accommodate more petite wrists.
I tried Trek's CarBack Bike Radar — it's like having eyes in the back of my head
This nifty accessory mounts to your seat post and provides audio and visual warnings when cars approach from behind.
I tried one of the toughest bike locks on the market — and now my U-lock looks downright puny
The Granit Super Extreme 2500 may be pricey, but it's also the toughest U-lock I've ever used and perfect for ebikes.
Pentax just launched its first film camera in two decades — and it looks like the ultimate travel companion
Pentax tapped a legendary designer to help build the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera, and boy, does it look good.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is real — and tipped to cost nearly as much as the Apple Watch Ultra
The Galaxy Watch Ultra will almost certainly be Samsung's priciest smartwatch ever.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs. Galaxy Watch 6: which should you buy?
Samsung's new budget model takes on last year's model in a showdown of price, tech, features and battery life.
Garmin Forerunner 165 review: my favorite GPS smartwatch for outdoor adventures
The Forerunner 165 borrows many of its best features from higher-end models and offers them in a more approachable and affordable package.
I hiked 5 miles along the California coast to test AllTrail’s ‘biggest update yet’ — 5 features that stood out the most
AllTrails just got a major facelift for free and premium users alike.
Apple Maps refresh — new hiking features are welcome but these are the ones I really wanted
Apple Maps needs these features to truly compete with popular hiking apps like AllTrails.
watchOS 11 — Apple Watch is finally getting the fitness feature I’ve been waiting for
watchOS 11 brings some long-awaited health and fitness tracking improvements, including a new Vitals app and customizable Acitvity Rings.
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 Patagonia summer apparel deals I’d buy right now — starting at $16
Save 50% or more on these summertime essentials, like board shorts, packable rain protection, hats and more.
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.
