Garmin Tactix Bravo

Showing off its leadership in navigation systems, Garmin has launched a new training device capable of attracting the attention of the most demanding users. Another top of the range, the Garmin Tactix Bravo, which surge as a variant of the Garmin Fénix, and seeks to compete with the Suunto Ambit.

Its starting point is based on the special operations of law enforcement agencies and forces, which makes thismultisport GPS watch combines specialized tactical functions with sports training, in addition to incorporating a complete catalog of smart notifications. It can also be used as a quantifier. All this designed to adapt to the toughest conditions, so the Garmin Tactix Bravo stands out for a very resistant design.

Discreet design with dual-mode display

Before going on to analyze the various features of the Garmin Tactix Bravo, we must emphasize that in the design section, this GPS watch has its strong point in its sapphire crystal display, to ensure high resistance, and its layout in Chroma (1.2 inches) color high resolution, and which comes to includeLED backlight.

In addition, its display is dual-mode which allows great readability for regular use of the device, but also offers the option to switch modes to synchronize, and work with night vision goggles.

Presented in a black color, suitable for tactical environments, the Tactix Bravo includes DLC-coated metal parts and a curved anti-reflective lens. In addition to the sapphire glass of its display, the fiberglass-reinforced casing offers greater durability and a very resistant finish.

In the chapter of the more technical components, the Garmin Tactix Bravo has a battery life of 20 hours in GPS mode; 50 hours in UltraTrac function. This is an option developed for long duration activities and allows the GPS function to be deactivated to save battery life. With GPS deactivated, the watch uses its accelerometer to calculate distance and speed; and even up to 3 months in conventional watch mode.

It is also water resistant to a depth of 100 meters, and features two nylon straps with 3 rings - in black and olive green - very resistant and easy to interchange.

Garmin Tactix Bravo Tactical Environment

The Tactix Bravo 's tactical activity profile offers the ability to configure data with GPS coordinates. It also comes with a stainless steel EXO antenna and high-sensitivity GPS with GLONASS support. Thanks to this compendium of features, this top-of-the-line device from the American manufacturer provides very detailed and precise navigation and tracking functions, with which the user will have a guide at his service at any time, and under any adverse conditions, and both on and off the most frequent routes.

On the other hand, and without leaving the navigation section, the Tactix Bravo includes altimeter, barometer and three-axis electronic compass. In this aspect it is noteworthy that the device is able to calibrate these sensors with the GPS receiver automatically, which results in the user having the most accurate information possible. In this way, the altimeter provides the necessary altitude data to have under control both ascents and descents. With the barometer you will know the weather forecasts to the millimeter. And the electronic compass allows you to maintain the correct heading in all situations.

In addition, if the Tactix Bravo is configured with an external temperature sensor, the watch can also provide an accurate temperature reading at all times.

Some of its most outstanding exclusive functions are:

• TrackBack: Drives back to the starting point along the same path that has been traveled.

• Track Log GPS: Allows you to record the so-called "dot trail" system while on the move.

Garmin Tactix Bravo Sport Environment

The sport activity profiles allow the Garmin Tactix Bravo user to perform a wide variety of sports: cycling, triathlon, running, swimming, skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

In addition to providing the performance data associated with training (pace, distance and calories), this Garmin GPS watch, linked to a heart rate monitor (HRM-Run) allows for more advanced metrics with which the athlete can progress to achieve their goals. From running speed, through the estimation of maximum oxygen consumption, to recovery control.

But it also has a very interesting function such as the race forecast, through which the Tactix Bravo can make an estimate of the ideal finishing time, taking into account the pattern of maximum oxygen consumption.

On the other hand, the different running dynamics (cadence, stride length and vertical oscillation) contribute to obtaining a detailed analysis of the training. In addition, physiological metrics:performance condition, lactate threshold and stress score (measures heart rate variability).

Smart notifications and quantifier mode

Another interesting section of the Garmin Tactix Bravo is in its smart notifications, which allow the user to stay connected at all times. Thanks to the wireless signal from a compatible smartphone, this Garmin GPS watch will display received emails, text messages and alerts, even in the middle of a mountain route.

It also includes automatic uploads from the exclusive Garmin Connect platform, the American manufacturer's virtual sports community.

Nor should we forget that through real-time tracking of physical activity, the Garmin Tactix Bravo also covers thefunctions of quantifier, monitoring and counting steps taken, calories burned and stairs climbed throughout the day.As well as the evaluation of sleep periods.

Finally, it should be noted that this Garmin training device can be customized through Connect IQ, and its free downloads. In this way, the Tactix Bravo can have screens, widgets, applications and new data fields to the taste of the consumer.

We hadn't made reference to it either, but the Garmin Tactix Bravo comes equipped with Bluetooth 3 and ANT+ wireless connectivity, offering functions for sharing routes and locations in real time.

This is the Garmin Tactix Bravo, a top-of-the-line GPS watch designed to handle tactical and sporting environments seamlessly, while keeping the user always connected.

Features of the Garmin Tactix Bravo

• Unit dimensions: 515 x 515 x 16.0 mm
• Display size: 30.4 mm diameter
• Display resolution: 218 x 218 pixels; MIP technology, transflective, color; sapphire lens.
• Weight: 805 g
• Battery: Rechargeable 300 mAhlithium-ion battery
• Battery life: Up to 50 hours in UltraTrac mode; up to 20 hours in GPS training mode; up to 6 weeks in watch mode.
• Integrated GPS: Yes.
• GLONASS: Yes.