Name: Garmin Instinct
Brand: garmin
SKU: 62d99443f511a373508130c1
Rating: 2.4 (145 reviews)

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Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

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Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

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Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

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Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

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Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

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Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

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After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

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Midsize SUV

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Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

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Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

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(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

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When you can rely on Instinct, the world can rely on you. This rugged, reliable outdoor GPS watch is built for the U. S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (Rated to 100 meters). The fiber-reinforced polymer case adds strength and durability, and the chemically-strengthened, scratch-resistant display is high-contrast enough to read in bright sunlight, so you can take it with you into the extremes you face every day. Plus, the fully vented silicone bands include two independent, removable keeper loops to ensure a secure fit and to keep you from getting caught on things. Water rating: 10 ATM.

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 The Vivo active 3 is like attempting to be like an Apple watch or like a Galaxy wearable. Where it's it's just not quite what I put this. it's just not. It's not good

 So it brings me to the Garmin instinct. Uh, first thing I want to talk about is comfort. This thing is a pretty darn comfortable watch. It would be on par with any like G-shock style watch

 I was able to figure it out without instruction. It just takes trial and error which is kind of annoying. But one thing I do like is when I you have it on the fitness setting that you're gonna use the most. You hit the button once to go to the next setting which is fitness

 If you go to their website, it's like twice as much as that. So just do the bargain hunting. Find the Garmin instinct. If you're going to get one, find it for way cheaper if you can

Garmin Instinct: Honest Review

I recently switched from a fitbit inspire to Garmin instinct. They're a bit less user friendly but in terms of what it can do/track it's a huge upgrade. There are no paywall features that I have encountered so far and I've been very impressed and satisfied with it.

Hi guys! I'm a pretty engaged runner (run 5 times a week) and I got a fitbit versa 2 as a present from my SO not long ago. I was thinking about upgrading to a Garmin forerunner watch (probably 245) due to GPS and added functionality and metrics (pace, ground contact time, recommended workouts, etc). I've also realized a lot of my fitbit's features are behind a pay wall. 
Has anyone else went for it and is it worth it?

<div class="md"><p>Hi guys! I&#39;m a pretty engaged runner (run 5 times a week) and I got a fitbit versa 2 as a present from my SO not long ago. I was thinking about upgrading to a Garmin forerunner watch (probably 245) due to GPS and added functionality and metrics (pace, ground contact time, recommended workouts, etc). I&#39;ve also realized a lot of my fitbit&#39;s features are behind a pay wall. I also log my runs on the nrc app, no fitbit support there. 
Has anyone else went for it and is it worth it?</p>
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Upgrading from Fitbit to Garmin

Solar Charging is a scam

2+ years ago I got a Garmin Instinct outdoors watch on sale for about $250. One of the best purchases I've ever made. Very rugged watch that I wear pretty much every day for work and tracking daily activities like hiking, trail running, biking, etc. Great mix of activity tracking and smartwatch features without being annoying

 Very rugged watch that I wear pretty much every day for work and tracking daily activities like hiking, trail running, biking, etc. Great mix of activity tracking and smartwatch features without being annoying.

Everything I buy or an experience I have I want to get value from it. This could be buying a premium product at a good price or an excursion that takes advantage of my time in an area. No matter the situation my purchases must have VALUE! Where do you find value?

<div class="md"><p>Everything I buy or an experience I have I want to get value from it. This could be buying a premium product at a good price or an excursion that takes advantage of my time in an area. No matter the situation my purchases must have VALUE! Where do you find value?</p>
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When I think of frugality I think of value. What are some items or services that have great VALUE to you?

To complicated..

Is this the best watch for actual military use ? Do you know anything similar at this price range ?

Not what I expected

Lack  of good screen is also a huge down for me (Garmin fenix, Suunto, Polar, Coros). I do use my Instinct on longer hikes but i don’t dig the overall design of Garmin.

I don’t. I didn’t want all of those added apps and I hated charging mine every night. Plus I got it free so I didn’t lose out on giving it to my s/o. 

Fitbit fixed the charging issues with their magnetic couplings. I hope their durability went up because I had four watches just die on me in the past. The support did replace 3/4 watches I was just too exhausted to go through the motions for the 4th. 

I use mine mainly for fitness, specifically for swimming. What happened in the past is that sand would often get in the watch and would inhibit charging the watch. 

While I wish it tracked HR in the pool, I wasn’t willing to pay 599 for one that does. I do find that HR isn’t as accurate as others but for the discounted price I paid it’s something I can overlook.

<div class="md"><p>I don’t. I didn’t want all of those added apps and I hated charging mine every night. Plus I got it free so I didn’t lose out on giving it to my s/o. </p>

<p>Fitbit fixed the charging issues with their magnetic couplings. I hope their durability went up because I had four watches just die on me in the past. The support did replace 3/4 watches I was just too exhausted to go through the motions for the 4th. </p>

<p>I use mine mainly for fitness, specifically for swimming. What happened in the past is that sand would often get in the watch and would inhibit charging the watch. </p>

<p>While I wish it tracked HR in the pool, I wasn’t willing to pay 599 for one that does. I do find that HR isn’t as accurate as others but for the discounted price I paid it’s something I can overlook.</p>
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I use the Fitbit inspire 2 and Fitbit luxe because i like the community platform and long charge. I too am an avid analog watch collector. I will usually switch the inspire 2 to clip mode if I want to wear one of my nice watches. I usually do this a few times a week or if I have business meetings with clients where I want to look more professional

<div class="md"><p>I use the Fitbit inspire 2 and Fitbit luxe because i like the community platform and long charge. I too am an avid analog watch collector. I will usually switch the inspire 2 to clip mode if I want to wear one of my nice watches. I usually do this a few times a week or if I have business meetings with clients where I want to look more professional</p>
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I switched from a Fitbit to an Apple Watch for about 6 months before switching back. Something about sleep tracking and having steps being the main goal rather than closing rings is better for me and I also enjoy the badges more on Fitbit lol. The longer battery life is also better for me as I hated charging every night. I don’t think I’ll ever leave Fitbit again.

<div class="md"><p>I switched from a Fitbit to an Apple Watch for about 6 months before switching back. Something about sleep tracking and having steps being the main goal rather than closing rings is better for me and I also enjoy the badges more on Fitbit lol. The longer battery life is also better for me as I hated charging every night. I don’t think I’ll ever leave Fitbit again.</p>
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I miss it a little bit, but I really do like my new Fitbit Luxe. Plus I still have my Apple watch so I can switch whenever I'm in the mood.

<div class="md"><p>I miss it a little bit, but I really do like my new Fitbit Luxe. Plus I still have my Apple watch so I can switch whenever I&#39;m in the mood.</p>
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I have a versa 2 since 2 years, first one bricked and I’m seriously considering to buy an aw se to go with my iPhone 11, I bought last year. 
I feel like Fitbit doesn’t quite blend well into either ecosystem and that shows.

<div class="md"><p>I have a versa 2 since 2 years, first one bricked and I’m seriously considering to buy an aw se to go with my iPhone 11, I bought last year. 
I feel like Fitbit doesn’t quite blend well into either ecosystem and that shows.</p>
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No, I don’t miss it. 

I switched back to Fitbit from Apple watch 6 for the same reason. I wanted a device focused on fitness. I missed the weekly progress/stats, in depth sleep data, and highest speed when cycling (why on earth does apple refuse to give you such simple info as fastest speed during a cycle??!). Overall, Fitbit gathers all of the information in one place, no need to get a bunch of additional apps to track what you want.  

My boyfriend has gone through the same experience. He ditched his apple watch for a Garmin and he’s much happier with it - same reasons, exercise tracking. 

Only thing to keep in mind, Fitbit charge 5 is not even close to the apple watch’s interface. It can feel quite dated, but that doesn’t bother me.

<div class="md"><p>No, I don’t miss it. </p>

<p>I switched back to Fitbit from Apple watch 6 for the same reason. I wanted a device focused on fitness. I missed the weekly progress/stats, in depth sleep data, and highest speed when cycling (why on earth does apple refuse to give you such simple info as fastest speed during a cycle??!). Overall, Fitbit gathers all of the information in one place, no need to get a bunch of additional apps to track what you want.  </p>

<p>My boyfriend has gone through the same experience. He ditched his apple watch for a Garmin and he’s much happier with it - same reasons, exercise tracking. </p>

<p>Only thing to keep in mind, Fitbit charge 5 is not even close to the apple watch’s interface. It can feel quite dated, but that doesn’t bother me.</p>
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Not sure If I’m qualified to answer lol. I started out with a Fitbit Alta HR. Switched to Apple Watch when it started glitching. I only had the Apple Watch for 1 day before returning it. There were sooo many apps, you couldn’t do a lot of the stuff you can do in the Fitbit app in the fitness app like tracking food. I felt really overwhelmed with the Apple Watch.

All I wanted was the nutrition/health/fitness tracking, not an extra phone. I got a Fitbit Luxe and  I love it.

Not trying to bring Apple down, it just wasn’t what I needed or was looking for. Maybe it would have gotten better if I used it more.

<div class="md"><p>Not sure If I’m qualified to answer lol. I started out with a Fitbit Alta HR. Switched to Apple Watch when it started glitching. I only had the Apple Watch for 1 day before returning it. There were sooo many apps, you couldn’t do a lot of the stuff you can do in the Fitbit app in the fitness app like tracking food. I felt really overwhelmed with the Apple Watch.</p>

<p>All I wanted was the nutrition/health/fitness tracking, not an extra phone. I got a Fitbit Luxe and  I love it.</p>

<p>Not trying to bring Apple down, it just wasn’t what I needed or was looking for. Maybe it would have gotten better if I used it more.</p>
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I have been using an AW2 and AW4 for the past 4 years or so. In this time, I have neglected all of my nice, conventional watches. I am considering a Charge 5 as I really just want an activity tracker so I can resume wearing a traditional watch as well. The updated features of the Charge 5, slimmer look, and 7 day battery life are enticing. 

Any thoughts from those that switched or use both?

<div class="md"><p>I have been using an AW2 and AW4 for the past 4 years or so. In this time, I have neglected all of my nice, conventional watches. I am considering a Charge 5 as I really just want an activity tracker so I can resume wearing a traditional watch as well. The updated features of the Charge 5, slimmer look, and 7 day battery life are enticing. </p>

<p>Any thoughts from those that switched or use both?</p>
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Ex Apple Watch users… you miss it?

I found this to be one of the least accurate in counting steps, however I find the best I’ve used (AW4) still had faults 

 I don’t use it for the apps, or anything other than a fitness and sport tracker. I found that I may just have to live with the faults and accept it for what it was. That or just switch back to GShock and lose those fitness elements that matter so much to me. Well

Switching made easy

Anyone else not bring your phone? Or not use it primary for GPS role?

I used to bring my phone for every trip , load Gaiagps, track steps, time distance, etc. Then I realized I look at it all the time, never feel "in the wilderness". 

Last year I started bringing Paper maps, regular compass and my inreach Mini. Every time I stop I try to triangulate where I am on paper, then confirm coordinates with the Inreach. (I do add waypoints[car, poi's etc] to Inreach for emergency purposes)

I wont lie, I have been turned around, wrong trail, and wrong place a few times, but each time was a great learning experience where I went wrong navigating and dead reckoning.

<div class="md"><p>Anyone else not bring your phone? Or not use it primary for GPS role?</p>

<p>I used to bring my phone for every trip , load Gaiagps, track steps, time distance, etc. Then I realized I look at it all the time, never feel &quot;in the wilderness&quot;. </p>

<p>Last year I started bringing Paper maps, regular compass and my inreach Mini. Every time I stop I try to triangulate where I am on paper, then confirm coordinates with the Inreach. (I do add waypoints[car, poi&#39;s etc] to Inreach for emergency purposes)</p>

<p>I wont lie, I have been turned around, wrong trail, and wrong place a few times, but each time was a great learning experience where I went wrong navigating and dead reckoning.</p>
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