>>2684026>Would you even consider an Instinct? Or is a Fenix just that much better?If its just running then I feel fenix 7 series is overkill, for most people instinct or fenix 6 is more than enough or any of their other watches, though as for the hunk of metal, even with my manlet wrists the largest 7x is not cumbersome in any activity. It also has storage for music/audiobooks and spotify, podcasts etc. stuff in the store so that might be a plus if considered for running.
>Also, are topo maps readily available at all times, or do you have to download them to the watch ahead of timeThats the good thing, I got garmings TopoActive Europe maps and no worries about having to download some update or lagging in the woods, you have the maps and they will be with you regardless of connections, weather or location. Also very good GPS, accurate and quick and the touchscreen makes it breeze to use.
You can also fiddle with the maps as with most garmins and I for example installed finnish woodland maps which shows property lines which makes hunting easier along with better details in the bush vs. the official maps it came with.
BUT it is very expensive if you get one with all the bells and whistles which is what I would recommend, the sapphire solar 7x has the best battery life especially considering all the stuff it can do and the led-light seems silly but is sooooo goddamn useful from outings to midnight bathroom adventures.
But if you feel its too much then the Instinct or fenix 6 is just fine and there'll be cheaper 7's in the future once the consoooomers have had their fill and they get their hands on the next shiny toy lol.
