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.
Read MoreHands-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.
Read MoreA brand new adventure watch from COROS, the Nomad has unique features such as adventure journaling and fishing profiles.
Read MoreIncredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.
Read MoreA long-term, in-depth review of the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED for hiking, cycling, and endurance activities based on mapping, battery life, ease of use, and more
Read MoreImpressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
Read MoreLong-term, in-depth review of the Garmin Forerunner 55 running watch, as written by a smartwatch noob. Spoiler alert – the watch converted her from a technophobe to a believer!
Read More