Hunting Watches

A stainless steel case, durable nylon textile strap that repels water, and a knurled stainless steel bezel are the main elements to suggest the Traverse Alpha is a watch designed for rough conditions. There’s also the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass that protects the intelligent mechanism and a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.

The watch resists at about 100m in water and has the necessary features to become a valuable resource for outdoor adventurers, hikers, hunters, fishers, and more. First, the GPS/GLONASS navigation module is paired with hunting & fishing tech tools such as automatic shot detection (keeps track of your shots), moon phase calendar, automatic breadcrumb trail (to find your way back), sunrise alert, and weather trend alert.

It also has a red backlight, so the dial is visible during nighttime without attracting attention. There’s also a built-in flashlight to illuminate surroundings and can connect with your smartphone via Bluetooth (to receive notifications).

Lastly, this is a great accessory for when you’re moving in unknown territory as it provides access to topographic maps, altitude profiles, and has built-in barometric pressure.

The comfortable design and solid build (high-quality ABS & Hardlex crystal lens) make this a great watch for people in need of an outdoor-oriented timepiece. The digital display is powered by a Japanese Quartz movement and is large enough to provide a wide range of information.

This LBJ model can be used for measuring altitude, pressure, temperature, and can forecast weather. It can also be used as a digital compass and has a dual time feature. Lastly, it’s great as a fitness tracking watch as it can measure the number of steps, movement speed, calories burnt, and distance.

Other cool features are countdown timer, alarms, metronome, and stopwatch. As fat as the timekeeping feature goes, it shows the time of the day in digital format and the day of the week.

Whether you want it to keep track of your outdoor training routine or you’re looking for a rugged GPS smartwatch that can withstand tough conditions, the Instinct from Garmin is a great option. Built according to U.S. Military Standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance, this watch comes with tactical specific features.

The Instinct is equipped with a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter and supports several global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo). It also has a heart rate monitor and pre-set activity profiles for fitness training.

If you want to explore new routes on unknown terrain, the TrackBack feature provides a safe way of return to the starting point. The watch can also connect with various Garmin apps and the Garmin community to keep you up to date and to help you plan.

Lastly, the watch has a Stealth feature that allows you to become untraceable by disabling wireless connections and hiding your GPS position.

Overall, the Garmin Instinct is a reliable and durable timepiece equipped with a scratch-resistant display that’s visible in direct sunlight but can also be checked during nighttime due to the ‘night vision’ mode (reduced backlight).

As part of the Pro Trek PAG-240 Series, the Pathfinder is a timepiece designed for the outdoor adventurer. It is durable (100m water-resistance), it comes with full auto EL backlight and is equipped with Self-Charging Tough Solar Power (no need for batteries as long as the watch is exposed to sunlight or UV light).

In addition, the Pathfinder is fitted with a series of features for people who need to manage in the outdoors. As such, it has a built-in triple sensor (Altimeter, Barometer/Thermometer, and Digital Compass), time information on 31 times zones (48 cities with city code display, daylight saving on/off), and the bezel is imprinted with directional markings for taking bearing measurements.

Other features that make the Pathfinder a great accessory are 5 daily alarms, 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, 12/24-hour formats, and a battery power indicator. Lastly, the watch is comfortable on your wrist and the side buttons are easy to access.

The Evo Navy Seal from Luminox features durable polyurethane case and band, resists under 660ft (200m) of water, and glows 100 times brighter than other luminous timepieces on the market. This makes it the ideal design for people who need to tell the time in low-light or no-light conditions or for professional marine activity.

The large face, durable mineral dial window, and white hands and markers make it easy to read the analog black dial with one date complication by the 3 o’clock position. The watch features both 12h and 24h formats and the unidirectional textured bezel is adorned with minute indexes for easier timing.

At its core, the Evo Navy Seal is powered by a Japanese Quartz movement, which means it is highly accurate. In summary, this is a highly durable, comfortable to wear, reliable timepiece that can be used by professionals with demanding jobs like US Navy Seals, Air Force pilots, medical personnel and more.

The Tactix Bravo from Garmin is a watch built for the tactical environment but also packs features that keep track of a user’s fitness activity.

It is durable due to the non-reflective, all-black design and 1.2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable dial protected by a high-strength domed sapphire lens. The dial can also be seen during the night due to the night vision system that is compatible with goggles. In addition, the watch is water-resistant (up to 100m) and supports WiFi connectivity (which allows it to automatically update its software and apps). The

The watch can be used for orientation and localization due to the high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS with automatic calibrating altimeter, barometer and 3-axis compass. Also, due to the omni-directional stainless steel EXO antenna, the watch can keep track of your location even in more difficult terrains.

Among the most-appreciated features, there are the ones that make it a tactical watch like Jumpmaster, projected waypoints, dual-format GPS coordinate data and TrackBac (to get back to your starting point). But the Tactix Bravo also comes with features for tracking fitness activity which is why many outdoor adventurers prefer it.

In terms of style, the Tactix Bravo is not bulky but it is rugged and fulfills its durability promises. It is comfortable to wear, the face is large and easy to read, and there’s no need to worry about charging. The battery life is up to 50 hours in UltraTrac battery saver mode, 20 hours in GPS mode and up to 3 weeks for regular use (as a smartwatch).