Still haven’t found the best smartwatch to go hunting with? Well, here is a list of the best smartwatch for hunting you may want to take a look at.
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1. Suunto Traverse Alpha
Suunto Traverse is best for outdoor activities. The smartwatch ensures hunters do not go off track thanks to the built-in Glonass Navigation and GPS.
Automatic Shot Detector
The automatic shot detector keeps track of the GPS to coordinate the exact point of location. The technology was developed for army men and hunters because they use rifles and shotguns.
How Automatic Detector Functions
Motions and patterns from gun recoil movement and wrist are both taken into account by the shot detection algorithm.
Most hunters find the watch more accurate when worn on the hand that pulls the trigger. Suunto Traverse Alpha has been tested and seen to reach military standards (Mil-Std 810G).
Waterproofing
The watch can withstand a couple of spills thus waterproof. This feature qualifies it as one of the best hunting smartwatches that can go swimming and swimming.
Connectivity
Once the watch is synced to the phone via Bluetooth, it will collect all calls and text messages. Apart from those usual notifications, you get storm alerts.
Storm alerts happen when the pressure drops below hPa 0.12Hg. Suunto Traverse isn’t really fashionable but competes with smartwatches from known brands like Apple.
Compatibility
The watch is compatible with both iPhone and Android.
Battery Life
How long a battery serves depends on the use. Traverses’ battery should last at least 14 days with GPS off and 100 hours with the GPS on.
There is a battery-saving option. When the battery is below 2%, the only thing shown on the display is time; navigation buttons become inactive.
A USB cable is included in the package for recharging. Charging can either be via a PC or wall. It takes the watch anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to fully charge.
2. G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400
G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 is the best solar-powered hunting smartwatch. As a gentleman, this is the best smartwatch you can have.
Water Resistance
No need to worry about getting your hands wet as G-Shock Rangeman can withstand water spills. It is water-resistant up to 200M
Connectivity
Hunters get GLONASS, Galileo and GPS support to keep track of their routes. An altimeter, Digital compass, and barometer are also included. What makes the way superb is its ability to track metrics effectively.
Battery Life
G-Shock Rangeman has good battery life. It will last anywhere between 7 to 8 months plus it is solar-powered.
Fitness Tracking
If you are in search of a smartwatch that tracks fitness then, G-Shock Rangeman is not for you. The smartwatch does not keep track of fitness activities.
Cost
Not all hunters will afford to own this smartwatch because it is very expensive; over $200.
3. Garmin Instinct
Garmin Instinct is also a military-tested smartwatch that is not only best for hunting but fishing, geocaching, fishing, biking, and running.
Navigation
Garmin Instinct excels much in navigation. Apart from supporting GPS, it supports Galileo and GLONASS. The three technologies connect promptly to satellite systems.
The elevation and descent are accurate. Instinct lacks topo maps because topo maps aren’t compatible with non-color and low-resolution displays. Breadcrumb maps are what Garmin Instinct uses.
You can either use the built-in compass or upload routes you want to follow while hunting. Hunters can also top up coordinates for navigations.
Tracking
With the TracBack feature, hunters can trace their way back home. No need to worry about getting lost.
Water Resistance
When the sun is hot and you want to dive into a nearby river to drop down the body temperature then Garmin Instinct is the smartwatch to go for. Garmin Instinct is water-resistant to a level of up to 100m.
Battery Life
In GPS mode Instinct can last 16 hours but when on regular use, the watch can run for 14 days. Of all smartwatches we know, Garmin Instinct is the only watch true to battery description; you only get negative results when it’s not sufficiently charged. A charging cable is included in the package to recharge the smartwatch.
4. Casio Pro Trek WSD F-30 Watch
Design and Display
Casio Pro Trek is a men’s smartwatch built for the outdoors. The smartwatch is easy to interact with thanks to the 2.3 x 2.1 0.6 inched faces. WSD F-30 is 2.9 ounces and has a large rubber wristband thus not perfect for hunters with small wrists.
It reaches military standards; STD MIL 810 cert. It is rugged with a life span of not less than 3 years; durable.
Battery Life
The watch has 3 modes; normal, extend, and multi-timepiece. On normal mode, the watch will utilize color display, Wi-Fi, GPS, monochrome, and Bluetooth. In this mode, the watch should last for at least 1 ½ days.
The extend mode should go for about three days while multiple-timepiece should last about a month (but with limited monochrome usage).
Fitness Tracking
Time, distance, heart points, calories burnt, and the pace is shown on the display. The app that can best show in-depth data is the Google Fit Workout.
Durability
Most hunters ask how long the smartwatch can last. According to Casio, the smartwatch can serve for not less than 3 years.
5. SUNROAD Smartwatch
SUNROAD can be used for hunting, climbing, running, swimming, hiking, and cycling. SUNROAD is also tested and seen to reach military standards hence its military styling design.
Design
It features a stainless steel dial and a wrist band of 100% nylon. The casing is big enough measuring 1.27-inch thickness and 50mm in diameter.
Activities
SUNROAD can be used to track fitness activities while hunting. With the watch, you get to find sunrise and sunset, altitude and distances. Alarm alerts can as well be set.
Tracking
Tracking technologies such as barometric sensors, altitude calculators, calories trackers, and step counters are included so you navigate with no information omitted.
Waterproofing
SUNROAD is as well great to go swimming with as it is waterproof. Its waterproofing capability is up to 50m.
Battery Life
The watch works with Cr2032 batteries. Cr2032 batteries are replaceable but have excellent life as they can last up to 6 months before being replaced.
