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
I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These wearables are the cream of the crop if you're looking to keep tabs on your next outdoor adventure, by land or sea.
The greatest packable, insulated travel jacket I've ever owned is on sale right now for 20% off
By Dan Bracaglia published
The L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Hooded Jacket is the greatest synthetic, packable puffer I've ever owned.
TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro hands-on: an impressive GPS smartwatch with a cloudy future
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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.
Calling all golfers — the Garmin Approach S70 GPS golf watch sees a rare price drop
By Dan Bracaglia published
You can also save big on other Garmin GPS-enabled golf smartwatches, including the Approach S62 and S12.
7 hiking gear essentials I recommend for the ultimate outdoor adventure
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From appropriate footwear to base layers, hydration, rain protection and more, here's my hiking gear essentials list.
Garmin’s Mother’s Day sale is on — 5 GPS smartwatch deals I’d buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Garmin Forerunner Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, Venu 3 and Aproach S62 are all discounted.
Helinox Chair Zero — 5 reasons I take this camping chair everywhere I go
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Helinox Chair Zero weighs just 18 ounces, takes less than a minute to assemble and stores in a water bottle-sized sleeve.
Helly Hansen spring outerwear sale — 9 deals I recommend starting at $15
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
High-tech rain jackets, t-shirts, puffers and more from Norwegian outerwear brand Helly Hansen are marked down by as much as 50% right now.
I hiked 35 miles in Scarpa's Rush 2 Mid GTX — and they’re the most comfortable waterproof hiking boots I’ve ever worn
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Scarpa Rush 2 Mid GTX hiking boots are jam-packed with technical features without looking dorky.
New Balance spring sale — 5 deals I'd sprint to starting at $22
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
New Balance has both high-fashion and high-tech footwear on sale for up to 34% off.
These 5 eco-friendly outdoor clothing brands make it easy to repair and recycle your old clothes
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
RIP Peloton’s free unlimited membership tier. We hardly knew ya.
Huge Arc’teryx spring sale — 5 deals I recommend starting at $22
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With warmer weather on the horizon, now's a great time to stock up on summertime clothing staples.
I walked over 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and G-Shock Move — the results surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
Which Fitbit is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or previous-gen Fitbit Charge 5? We have answers.
On Cloud sneaker sale — save up to 40% off these super comfy running shoes
By Dan Bracaglia published
On Cloud makes some of the comfiest, chicest most high-tech sneakers on the market. And right now, these models are on sale.
Spring smartwatch sale — save up to 25% on Apple Watch, Fitbit and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save on the Apple Watch Series 9, Garmin Instinct 2, Fitbit Inspire 3 , Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and more.
Arc'teryx jackets are 30% off right now — 7 deals I recommend
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
A wide range of lightweight, weather-resistant Arc'teryx outerwear is on sale, including several of my favorite jackets and vests.
Apple Watch X — 5 upgrades Apple needs to make
By Dan Bracaglia published
We’ll meet the next-generation Apple Watch 10 this fall. Here’s what features it will need to boast to earn my admiration.
REI spring sale — take 50% off lightweight jackets from The North Face
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From lightweight windbreakers to rain shells to running jackets, REI has great deals on high-tech outerwear from The North Face.
Move over Withings — 5 reasons why the Pininfarina Senso is my new favorite hybrid smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Created by Italian race car designers, the Pininfarina Senso is part fitness-focused smartwatch and part classy timepiece.
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