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Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2026
Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2026

We tested GPS and ABC hiking watches across 400+ days of thru-hiking and backpacking. Top pick: the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, with strong mapping and battery picks from Garmin and COROS.

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The Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch Is the Longest-Lasting GPS Watch I've Tested
The Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch Is the Longest-Lasting GPS Watch I've Tested

Hands-on Garmin Enduro 3 review from a double Triple Crown thru-hiker. Solar charging, multi-week battery life, training tools, and how it stacks up in 2026.

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Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2026
Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2026

Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.

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Is the COROS Nomad the Garmin Instinct Killer?
Is the COROS Nomad the Garmin Instinct Killer?

A brand new adventure watch from COROS, the Nomad has unique features such as adventure journaling and fishing profiles.

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How the Garmin Instinct 3 Handles Navigation, Battery and Daily Training
How the Garmin Instinct 3 Handles Navigation, Battery and Daily Training

Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.

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