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 Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.
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 exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia

Galaxy Watch Ultra joins Samsung’s lineup as a rugged Galaxy Watch 7 alternative
By Dan Bracaglia published
Samsung’s new wearables feature new AI-backed wellness and fitness tracking tools, faster processing, more storage and better power efficiency.

5 reasons I want a Yeti Cooler — and why they’re worth the hype
By Dan Bracaglia published
Yeti Coolers may be a bougie Millenial status symbol, but they can also survive a grizzly bear attack, which is just one reason why I want one.

Samsung Galaxy Ring pricing — all the rumors ahead of Unpacked
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Ring cost? And will there be subscription pricing? Here's everything we know ahead of the smart ring's official debut.

DJI's new premium ebike looks great — but is it just a distraction from the US drone sales ban?
By Dan Bracaglia published
DJI’s first electric mountain bike will cost thousands of dollars and feature an all-new drive system.

7 L.L. Bean summer apparel deals I’d buy right now, including 20% off my favorite packable jacket
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save up to 50% off my favorite L.L. Bean apparel, including rain jackets and sun-blocking t-shirts.

5 ways the Samsung Galaxy Ring can beat the Oura Ring
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With a launch date looming, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will need to offer these five things to beat the Oura Ring Gen 3, one of the greatest smart rings available right now.

Apple Watch X — 5 rumored upgrades I'm most excited for
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple's 10th smartwatch is set for a fall announcement and the rumors are pointing to these improvements.

REI summer gear sale — 9 outdoor adventure deals I'd buy right now starting at $6
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
Say hello to the $199 Helio Ring, a subscription-free smart ring alternative to the popular Oura Ring.
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