I've been using altimeter watches for over twenty years now and have always found them very useful. Just being able to glance at your wrist for information, whether time or altitude, is quick and convenient. The addition of GPS makes such watches even better. The latest one I've tried is the Suunto Traverse. My thoughts are now on the TGO website here.
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ReplyDeleteBattery life is always a concern with GPS watches. Though GPS is handy I think it takes away part of the enjoyment of exploring the wildness when you let technology do the thinking for you. Just my opinion. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI can get nothing like the claimed battery life from the Suunto Traverse, despite reducing the frequency of GPS fixes to 'OK' or once a minute, which is what the manual advises to extend battery life. The most I have managed is 10 hours but normally shorter, well below claims. This limits the Traverse's utility significantly. Has anyone found a fix that works?
ReplyDeleteThis watches are very good. They shows the correct latitude and longitude data all the time. This devices are almost like Real-Time GPS Vehicle Tracking device. I used Garmin Forerunner before. Will try Suunto Traverse this time. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe battery life on this particular model is simply shocking. When using it with GPS for navigation, surely the single most important factor for a watch of this kind, the most life I have managed to get out of it is 8hrs for a single track, even with all settings wound down to the minimum, and just over 5hrs with bluetooth on and the heart rate monitor going. According to Suunto, I only did two of the Yorkshire Three Peaks last weekend it having conked out on the pavement approaching Ingleborough.
ReplyDeleteAll fine if you're a runner in marathon training or something similar. If, however, you're the outdoorsy type heading out for a long summer day or wild camping then I would avoid this particular watch and save up a bit longer and go for any of the newer Ambit models, which do not have this issue. My son's Ambit 3 Peak easily lasts the weekend on full chat.