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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I wore a $200 Columbia rain jacket in my shower to test water resistance — here's what happened
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
How does Columbia's high-end shell compare to similar jackets from Outdoor Research and REI in our 3-minute shower test?
5 reasons why these stylish binoculars are my new favorite hiking accessory
By Dan Bracaglia published
From far-away peaks to city skylines, adventuring is more fun with a pair of waterproof Nocs.
I walked over 5,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs G-Shock Move — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch SE takes on the G-Shock Move DWH5600 in a test of step-count accuracy.
Blood, sweat and beers — 7 lessons I learned from building my first ebike
By Dan Bracaglia published
How realistic is it to assemble an ebike in your apartment? I decided to find out.
I walked 5,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs Fitbit Charge 6 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Which is the better device for tracking walks and hikes, the Apple Watch SE or Fitbit Charge 6?
Huawei Band 9 unveiled — a fresh challenger for the lightweight smartwatch title emerges
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Huawei Band 9 packs a lot of wellness tech into an impressively thin case.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Forerunner 255 — which running watch should you buy?
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the newer Forerunner 165 stack up against the more established Forerunner 255? We investigate.
I took nearly 400 photos with Pentax’s B&W-only digital camera — and I may never shoot in color again
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated world of highly processed digital images.
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