Garmin Instinct® 2S Standard Edition Fitness Watch

Im so happy I went with this watch! Not a fitbit or a galaxy watch. This does so much more than either of those could offer.

It’s super smart it attracts everything but it’s also simple. It gives you a broader understanding of your own health.

I've been wearing the original Instinct since 2019. My only complaint with the original has been that it's a bit heavy and catches on sleeves, etc. I use my watch for health/fitness tracking and have notifications turned off, so the bigger screen isn't important to me. The 2S is noticeably smaller/lower profile and lighter on the wrist. I was worried the 2S may appear small or not fit my wrist (165mm) but the size looks better than the original, in my opinion. While my wrist is well within the size limits for the band, I found the remaining tag end was a bit short, so I bought the longer band and it's a better fit. I do wish the longer band was longer on both sides and not just the non-buckle side. The other changes from the original are all great (HRV, sleep score, substantially longer battery life, etc.).

I have one and use it for wildland fire and absolutely love it. I use the compass, barometer, altimeter, sport tracking, calories burned, ect. to help my performance and know the face of the slope or shooting quick asmyths. my wife also has a Garmin and she absolutely loves it and uses it for forestry. I would recommend this watch to anyone but I would say definitely get the solar watch it's worth the extra money.

Rugged. Great battery life. Very accurate activity tracking.

Great watch, I enjoy the long battery life for hikes, biking, etc.

Rarely have to recharge. I’ve always been an Apple Watch gal but hands down much better.

I am an avid hiker and backpacker. I wanted a sports watch that wasn’t too bulky but had lots of features. I also wanted the battery to last awhile so I didn’t have to worry about recharging every few days. On the regular setting I get 21 days of battery power! I love this watch! It tracks my hikes. It has an altimeter, compass, pressure. It tracks my sleep and important health stats. It notifies me of texts and calls. Very versatile. I’m excited to take it with me on the John Muir Trail this summer, 220 miles. Great watch! Very satisfied!