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

I tried this budget-friendly heated massage gun on my sore muscles – 5 things that surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
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.
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