Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Polar launches Grit X2 Pro rugged smartwatch to take on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Epix Pro
The new Polar Grit X2 Pro is a durable and stylish adventure-ready smartwatch with long battery life and lots of health tech.
I biked 18 miles with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Apple Watch SE — this one was more accurate
Both devices start at $249 and feature onboard GPS, heart rate monitoring, and bike tracking.
Shopping for your first ebike? 5 things to look for
From battery range to reliability here's everything you need to know to buy an ebike with confidence in 2024.
I wore the $99 REI Rainier Rain Jacket in my shower to test water resistance
It's time for another Tom's Guide rain jacket shower test. Today's challenger is the REI Co-op Rainier Jacket.
7 reasons why I like this budget-friendly massage gun better than my $200 Theragun
The $69 Bob and Brad Q2 Mini massage gun offers a lot of bang for the buck.
I put a fitness tracker on my dog — here's what happened
I put the new Minitailz pet tracker on my pup for an afternoon playdate and learned that he loves to trot.
How to track sleep on an Apple Watch
Here's how to track sleep on an Apple Watch for the best night's rest.
I just took my first long range electric bike ride on the world's longest floating bridge – 3 things I learned
I tested out the Trek Verve+ 1 electric bike over 17.5 miles and 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
7 reasons why I’m finally an electric bike believer
After years of poo-pooing, maybe ebikes aren’t so bad after all. Here's why I've finally come around to the motor-assisted life.
TikTok’s favorite camera just got a refresh — and it's nearly impossible to get your hands on one
The highly anticipated Fujifilm X100VI is finally here. Good luck finding one.
I’ve biked 50+ miles in the new Abus GameChanger 2.0 and it’s now my favorite helmet
The Abus GameChanger 2.0 is a lightweight road biking helmet built for safety, comfort and speed.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Forerunner 265 — which running watch wins?
How does the new Garmin Forerunner 165 stack up against the costlier Forerunner 265? We've got answers in this Garmin vs. Garmin showdown.
E-bike riders aren’t wearing helmets — and head trauma cases are through the roof
E-bike-related injuries increased at an alarming rate from 2017 to 2022. At the same time, helmet usage declined, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Garmin Fenix 7 vs. Polar Vantage V3: Which rugged GPS smartwatch wins?
Garmin Fenix 7 versus the Polar Polar Vantage V3 — which GPS-equipped, rugged smartwatch is the best for you? We have answers.
I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Garmin Forerunner 165 – this one was more accurate
In this head-to-head showdown, the ever-popular Fitbit Charge 6 takes on the newcomer Garmin Forerunner 165 in a battle for step-count supremacy.
Smartwatch water resistance ratings explained
Smartwatch water resistance ratings are confusing and misleading. We're here to help clear things up.
Strava for dogs is here — let the Fido fitness games begin
Strava users can now track their pup’s fitness goals and see how they rank against other canines.
I biked 9 miles with the new Garmin Forerunner 165 to test GPS accuracy — and I’m impressed
Garmin's new lightweight fitness tracker shows promising signs for GPS and heart rate accuracy in our initial assessment.
Polar Vantage V3 review
A review of the Polar Vantage V3 - an advanced fitness tracker for those who want class-leading metrics and insights. Read our full Polar Vantage V3 review here
Not a typo! My favorite Merrell rain jacket is on sale for just $69
Merrell’s lightweight and packable rain shells are heavily discounted, just in time for the upcoming rainy spring season.
How to waterproof a jacket like the pros — and never get soaked again
For about $25, you can add serious H2O protection to your favorite outerwear. Here's how to waterproof a jacket in four easy steps.
These $20 earbuds are my new favorite winter sports accessory
The JLab Go Air Sport earbuds cost less than lunch at the ski lodge and provide a full day of tasty tunes to make turns to.
Forget the Apple Watch – 5 smartwatches with blood oxygen monitoring I’d buy right now instead
The Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 no longer monitor blood oxygen saturation levels. But these smartwatches do.
