The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar might be what every obstacle course racer needs

Fellow obstacle course race (OCR) athletes, heads up!

The new Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition might be the smartwatch we’re looking for.

The recently announced smartwatch joins the Instinct 2 family of rugged, purpose-built smartwatches. It prides itself on its unrivaled durability, cutting-edge features, and the ability to thrive in an extreme environment.

Made for obstacle course racing

As Obstacle Course Racing prospers among athletes and enthusiasts, Garmin took a leap to be at the forefront of a growing sport. The Instinct 2X Solar is the first to offer Obstacle Course Racing as an activity, presenting statistics for running segments and various obstacles.

Athletes can now record obstacle splits, automatically tracking every lap after marking the first lap. The activity will also include the number of runs on a specific course, the run times, the number of obstacles, time spent on each obstacle, run metrics for run splits, elevation profile, heart rate, and distance.

Revolutionizing light and power

The Garmin Instinct 2X debuts an integrated LED flashlight with varying intensities. For instance, there’s a red or adjustable white light that illuminates the surroundings for greater visibility. In strobe mode, the light matches a running cadence, alternating between white and red to create awareness for the user, especially when out for a run in the dark.

Aside from producing its own light, Garmin harnesses the power of solar charging for unparalleled longevity. With its solar charging technology, the Instinct 2X Solar gets almost unlimited battery life, assuming the user wears the device all-day while spending 3 hours per day outside.

But even if solar charging is unavailable, the Instinct 2X Solar prides itself on an extended battery life using different modes. For instance, the Expedition GPS Activity Mode, the smartwatch provides up to 60 days of battery life, while the Battery Saver Watch mode extends it to 100 days. In Smartwatch Mode, it offers up to 40 days of battery life.

In-tact Garmin DNA

Like any Garmin smartwatch, it’s highly durable — built to withstand thermal shock, water resistance, and shock, with a water rating of up to 10 ATM 1, along with a scratch-resistant Power Glass lens.

It also provides features that help any users pursue wellness, fitness, and lifestyle goals such as 24/7 Health and Wellness tracking, advanced monitoring tools for respiration, pulse, heart rate, sleep, and more.

It comes with a built-in sports app and other training features, as well as built-in sensors for improved positional accuracy, a 3-axis compass, and a barometric altimeter. It’s literally built for the outdoors.

Moreover, the smartwatch enables smart connectivity with smart notifications, Garmin Pay for contactless payments, and Connect IQ app integration.

For strategic training

Level up your training with the Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition. The smartwatch is packed with features specifically designed for tactical operations which include Jumpmaster and tactical preloaded activities, projected waypoints, dual-position GPS formatting, and Night-Vision compatibility.

With Stealth Mode, the smartwatch can conceal the GPS position and disables wireless communication to help with training functionality in areas with location security concerns.

It also comes with a multi-LED flashlight to help during night operations, illuminating in either white or a dedicated green. The green light is particularly useful in maintaining the eyes’ natural night vision.

Price and availability in the Philippines

Finally available in the Philippines, the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar retails for PhP 28,250 while the Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition is available at PhP 31,380.

For more information about Garmin Philippines, visit their website or Facebook page.