Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical

We are back with the Garmin Instinct range, a series of GPSHeart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches that is on everyone's lips. With the launch of the Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition, this device offers a quantitative and qualitative leap, especially in autonomy and battery life. In RUNNEAwe tell you all the details.

Designed to resist and to last. That is the slogan that the renowned American brand associates with the new version of this Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical. A GPS sports watch that has improved functionality over its original version. Thus, the key points of this Instinct Solar Tactical Edition are summarized in:

Solar Battery

As its name suggests this GarminInstinct Solar Tactical brings with it the latest generation innovation such as solar charging battery. Which means that this exploration watch features a battery life that few devices have in today's market. In addition, the added valor offered by this unique type of solar charging is that it varies depending on sun exposure. Its different battery modes are:

• Smart watch mode: up to 24/54 days with the solar charging function.
• Energy saving mode: up to 56 days/unlimited with the solar charging function.
• GPS mode: up to 30/38 hours with solar charging function.
• GPS mode with maximum battery usage: up to 70/145 hours with solar charging function.
• Expedition GPS activity: up to 28/68 days with solar charging function.

Power manager

In addition to its battery life, this Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical includes the power manager function. Through the settings and sensors you have the possibility to prolong the battery life when in full training.

Military standard 810

On the other hand, the Instinct Solar Tactical Edition also stands out for its rugged design, subject to US Military Standard 810, which highlights its thermal performance, waterproofing and shock resistance.

Design of the Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition, its differentiating point

Apart from this exclusive solar charge, and as we have already pointed out, this Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition also draws attention for its highly resistant design. A resistance that comes from the hand of that fiber-reinforced polymer case, as well as the scratch-resistant and chemically reinforced Corning Gorilla Glass.

The screen resolution is 128x128 pixels, and includes a monochrome and transflective display, which is capable of being visible under sunlight. While its weight is really light with just 53 grams, which translates into one of the lightest GPSHeart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches on the market.

Nor does its aesthetics go unnoticed, because this Instinct Solar Tactical Edition presents a range of very subtle colors for this smartwatch that will allow you to carry out any type of outdoor adventure.

Other outstanding features of the Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical

More functionalities to take into account of this Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical are:

• Compatibility with GNSS systems: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo and ABC sensors for libre sports.
• Tracback Routes: Function developed to return to the starting point always following the same route.
• Satellite pairing: The catch is that you need to pair the Instinct Solar Tactical with an inReach device - sold separately. With this connection you will be able to manage messages, receive weather alerts on the watch, and even send SOS messages to emergency teams (GEOS).
• Body Battery Energy Monitor: This is a feature that comes standard on all high-end Garmin devices. Through which you will know, at all times, when you can train or when you need to rest, because it takes into account all the parameters of heart rate, sleep and stress to optimize your energy reserves.
• Night vision, dual position and stealth mode: Specific functions of the Garmin Instinct Tactical series. All designed to adapt to any type of adventure and under any circumstances. You have the possibility to use the watch at night with its night vision screen; activate the stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position; or even synchronize your location with the people closest to you.

Garmin Instinct Tactical, Sport Mode

Like all Garmin GPS training watch, this Instinct Solar Tactical also incorporates the heart rate sensor on the wrist ( Garmin Elevate technology) to keep under control the intensity and effort of your heart during activities, even underwater.

Of course, and thanks to its pulse oximetry sensor you will have the possibility to follow and calculate how your body absorbs the oxygen that reaches it either during physical activity or in periods of rest.

In addition, on your wrist you will also have an endless number of sports applications with preinstalled activity profiles for different sport modes: running, cycling, swimming, trekking, swimming, strength activities and surfing, among many others.

Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Technical Specifications

• Case size (W. x L. x H.): 45 x 45 x 153 mm (wrist circumference 132-224 mm).
• Weight: 53 grams.
• Lens: Power Glass.
• Bezel: Fiber-reinforced polymer.
• Housing : Fiber-reinforced polymer.
• Display Resolution (W/H): 128 x 128 pixels.
• Display Type: Monochrome, sunlight viewable, transflective with pixel-level memory (MIP).
• Water resistance: 10 ATM.
• Memory: 16 MB.
• Navigation sensors: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.
• Smart notifications: Yes.
• Connectivity:Bluetooth®, ANT+®.
• Barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer and thermometer.

As we have told you, this Garmin Instinct Tactical family has different members: standard version, the Solar Tactical, and even the latest and second version of the Solar Tactical.