Garmin Fenix 6 In-Depth Review For Hiking & Outdoors

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The Garmin Fenix 6 is a premium multisport GPS watch that's designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. With its advanced features and rugged construction, the Fenix 6 is the perfect tool for tracking your workouts and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or hiker, this watch has the features you need to reach your fitness goals.
One of the standout features of the Garmin Fenix 6 is its advanced tracking capabilities. With built-in GPS and GLONASS, the Fenix 6 can track your location and distance with incredible accuracy. It also features a wrist-based heart rate monitor, which provides real-time feedback on your training intensity and helps you optimize your workouts.
The Fenix 6 is also loaded with features that make it a great tool for outdoor exploration. It comes preloaded with topographic maps, and supports multiple global navigation satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. And with its rugged construction and water-resistant design, the Fenix 6 can withstand even the toughest conditions.
In addition to its tracking and navigation features, the Garmin Fenix 6 also offers a range of smartwatch capabilities. It can receive notifications from your smartphone, control your music, and even make contactless payments with Garmin Pay. And with its long battery life, you can rely on the Fenix 6 to keep you connected and on track for extended periods of time.
Overall, the Garmin Fenix 6 is an exceptional multisport GPS watch that's perfect for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. With its advanced tracking and navigation features, rugged construction, and smartwatch capabilities, this watch is a must-have for anyone who wants to optimize their workouts and explore the great outdoors.
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@RandallKayfes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Garmin should hire you and yes this is the first video that actually pulls you through the how to for hiking!! This is a must see for all Fenix 6X Pro hikers . Like others I will watch this video multiple times. Can't thank you enough!!

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 I wish Garmin would simply give me media testers so that I could write these reviews without doing it all out of pocket. Guess my Instagram shots aren't cool enough for them. Glad it was helpful!

@nilesdelta8636 4 жыл бұрын

At last someone actually knows how to review these things. First one ! I watched about 20 so far and none have been this useful or practically informative.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yea, I try to walk through the features in real-life scenarios instead of just being a talking head. I also use the thing for months before I recommend it, and if it sucks, I just don't even bother with a video. So thank you for the note, glad it came in handy!

@user-bw7de6se3g 4 жыл бұрын

I'm using this for 1 month. It's the best watch I have used!! amzn.to/2Q0Tf2J

@rosehighbury9029 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! I mean, probably a lot of people buying this watch are planning on hiking with it, otherwise it's kind of a money waste compare to their other models. So you would expect to find some decent hiking review on it, but it was the first decent one I encountered.

@grabol1982 4 жыл бұрын

True. Good film

@kkutube1972 4 жыл бұрын

Now, I have to figure out how to buy the watch and tell my wife that it is an old watch that I finally decide to wear. THANKS, for the details video.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yea, I know exactly what you mean.... expensive toys for big boys.....

@ATKRON145 4 жыл бұрын

You do that too? lol Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't...

@nicholasmcdonough6835 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA! I told my wife that it was just a new band. Like Jeff said "Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't). LOVE THIS WATCH!

@arkadiuszjandylewski152 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your slavery. I am single and free!

@chinothedreamgiver1629 4 жыл бұрын

Keith Koch 😂 me too..

@karthickthirunavukkarasu5025 3 жыл бұрын

Garmin should hire you for their marketing team.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Ha I wish - they won't even return my press inquiries to get info for my reviews.... but thank you, I appreciate the sentiment!

@GlennZucman 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Very detailed & informative video! Thank you so much!

@isaacvff Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video I've seen, the first review that truly focuses on real-world usage, especially the one I want for hiking. It's amazing and definitely worth it. The 1.4 screen size makes a huge difference compared to previous or smaller versions.

@-HOSS- 2 жыл бұрын

I could only imagine the amount of planning that goes into a video like this. Thank you for sharing 👍🏾

@pggonzo 4 жыл бұрын

This by far is the most comprehensive overview of watch functionality specific to hiking and navigation - thank you! I keep coming back to this video as a reference and it is saved in my favorites. Seeing it in action is very helpful.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that's great to hear, thank you for letting me know! Hope you're enjoying your F6!

@jacobyarlo9422 3 жыл бұрын

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@herald9 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this review! the vast majority of reviews online are catered towards runners/marathoners/cyclists/ultras! It's great to see you representing the hiking/backpacking side of this market! Cheers.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear, and I thought the same thing, so glad other outdoors folks find it helpful. 👍

@Rudydoingstuff 4 жыл бұрын

I have the fenix 3 and ordered a fenix 6x pro solar eight weeks ago and can’t wait to get it!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

You'll love it

@yolo_hans 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still rockin' a 3 as well, been looking to upgrade and have my eye on this too :)

@xorina123 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I will see this more than once as I just purchased the watch. Thank you for the link on your hiking guy page!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was handy and enjoy your F6!

@xylfe 4 жыл бұрын

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@bobs.3523 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using my 6x for a couple of months, getting familiar with it. After watching you video Ive changed settings, loaded a route and now ready to REALLY use it. Thanks

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, music to my ears, glad the video was helpful... it's a really powerful watch

@boathousejoed9005 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to watch this multiple times ! Received this as a gift from my eldest son.Almost had a heart attack when I looked up the price😨

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Ha. yea this watch does a million things though, you'll love it...

@davidshanaman4647 Жыл бұрын

I agree this is one of the best videos on this watch for hiking. I bought this 6x sapphire watch last week for upcoming hiking season. In everyday life I wear an Apple Watch but if we go hiking this one’s coming with me. Just as a backup I bought the gpsmap 64sx which has battery operated gps with a much larger screen. I’m so happy to try this out. Saw the price had dropped to 400 and grabbed that right up.

@TopHattPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at this watch for backpacking for some time. I appreciate the excellent review on the hiking features.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 - You might want to wait, I'm thinking a "7" model is due out at some point soon.

@tonybennett4922 3 жыл бұрын

The review I was looking for 👌👌 Real world instructions, outstanding 👌

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

@christophergibson5831 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a review where you actually do out door stuff instead of a run around the neighborhood like a fit bit.

@davidbevan2645 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video, thank Cris. I am finally upgrading from what was a very reliable Sunnto Ambit3. Considering the Fenix 6 range for primarily Hiking in the Highlands of Scotland UK. This video very much helps my understanding around the watches capabilities. Cheers

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks & glad it was helpful. You might want to wait, my (unoffiical) guess is that a 7 is coming out soon. Next video will be about that, stay tuned...

@harryhartley1466 3 жыл бұрын

Very very useful. You present a lot of material and information that the other reviewers miss. Thank You!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thank you and glad it was useful! 👍

@DaDevil1983 3 жыл бұрын

MAN I’ve been trying to find THIS video on this watch for a while now! Perfect vid for reviewing the orienteering aspects of this bad ass watch! Can’t wait till I can afford one and go back into the blue ridge mountains or another Pathfinder School survival course with it!! Thank you for this vid my friend! SUBBED!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you and glad it was helpful 👍

@josephraineri8127 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the taking the time to do this video. I learned a lot.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331 4 жыл бұрын

Have the FENIX3HR and my second Apple Watch Was thinking about the new fenix6 and now I must say thank You for the review...will order it definitely Not the solar cause I wanna have Saphire. I’ll go with the FENIX 6X SAPPHIRE black DLC I love the battery life and the fact to take Puls under water the hiking features and bike features are also perfect for me...You have a new subscriber.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍 - Enjoy the watch, if you had the 3HR you'll really like the 6...

@guybrennan6035 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Great informative video. I know how to navigate properly now. Thankyou! Guy Brennan. UK

@thirdfloorbalcony13 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! It was incredibly helpful.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@KP-rz3gk 4 жыл бұрын

Super practical review for using the Fenix 6 as hiking aid. Thank you!!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was handy! 👍👍

@KP-rz3gk 4 жыл бұрын

HikingGuy.com What watch face do you have there?

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@KP-rz3gk It's one of the standard ones that come with the unit (that I've customized the data fields on)

@carl1964carl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, and I really like the document which goes with this video, cheers

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@gary8397 2 жыл бұрын

Great review I am about to buy one of these your run down was most valuable.

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍👍👍

@bigman606 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Excellent walkthrough. I’ve discovered a few new things and some excellent sites to add. Thank you for doing this walkthrough.

@bigman606 4 жыл бұрын

Quick question: for your Power Mgmt custom setting - you have Galileo turned on, Phone Disconnected and Music Disabled. Was there anything else set up in the custom setting? I’m looking to duplicate it for my hikes (mainly long ones 12+ miles all day hikes).

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was helpful! 👍

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

That's it, but if you don't care about heart rate, you can turn that off too and save some juice.

@MRJRKAM 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, excellent explanation of course creation, navigation, accuracy, battery analysis, etc nice work. and thank you.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it was helpful 👍👍

@realmobileincome9527 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.. I love the look of the titanium fenix.. Although I think the solar is too big.. The regular fenix 6 seems big enough to me..

@subliminallyinc 3 жыл бұрын

solar has nothing to do with size as the 6S, 6, and 6X all come with the option to be purchased with the solar panel.

@god-son-love 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome article. Gonna read it later.

@gdaletaylor 4 жыл бұрын

This is one fine review. All the info and detail that you would get if your buddy showed up with one of these on his wrist, and you were peppering him with questions about it. In other words, the stuff you want to know and none of the borderline marketing pitch. Excellent! One question: Are the size and weight off-putting at all? Is its bulk easy to live with?

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that's music to my ears because when I do these, I always take the approach as if I'm explaining it to a buddy. So really happy that it came in handy. In terms of the size/weight, if you're not used to wearing a Fenix (or any big watch), it will seem big at first. But you easily get used to it; I don't even think about it being there. It's not as big as some of those crazy expensive ones, but it's definitely a little beefy.

@redmonkii 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

@Goffas_and_gumpys 4 жыл бұрын

I love the new UI for the Fenix 6 family, such a good improvement on the predecessors. Battery life is just awesome too.

@dyakoabdellah2052 4 жыл бұрын

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@dyakoabdellah2052 4 жыл бұрын

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@milaweitz 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for such comprehensive review! Had a 5X Sapphire and wanted now 6X Sapphire. But when I saw the 6X Solar Pro, it is game changer for me 👍 Better looking display, and no reflections like on Sapphire. I am a kind of careful guy, so believe that Power glass would be fine.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍 Yea, it's a much different watch than the jump from the 3 to the 5, at least in terms of the interface. And yea, the solar is pretty great too. I still don't have any scratches on mine (knock on wood!).

@milaweitz 4 жыл бұрын

HikingGuy.com Got my 6X Pro Solar today! Super excited 😃

@1977kops 4 жыл бұрын

@@milaweitz hi, what's your feedback on the solar option? Is it worth it?

@milaweitz 4 жыл бұрын

1977kops Hi, yes. Very satisfied. scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX is pretty fine for me. Display readout is fantastic from any angle. Solar functions is quite useful, some people say, solar does not extend battery to much. But it depends on power option setup also. Sapphire version minus is this reflection, see here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o99jibiZnbu7Znk.html

@1977kops 4 жыл бұрын

@@milaweitz thanks for the feedback. I've just ordered one.

@michaelmaeser1258 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Very very helpful! Thanks a lot!

@ryanbrayshaw1458 3 жыл бұрын

Great review very informative. Why I love KZfaq.

@justinw867 4 жыл бұрын

Best review yet. Thank you!!! Can't wait til mine arrives Friday.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍 You'll love it, have fun!

@robsilv148 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review 👍 finally a solar battery test! Mine should be coming in today !!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it came in handy & enjoy your watch, it's pretty awesome!

@robertland2616 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very understandable instruction. “The hiking instructor guy”

@PaulKoeniger 10 ай бұрын

very helpful video. thanks

@gunchief0811 2 жыл бұрын

I own the Fenix 5X Sapphire

@JonathanBydendyk 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, just ordered mine.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@JeremiahBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent overview. Subscribed!

@gunchief0811 Жыл бұрын

it seems like Higher resolution than the Fenix 5-X sapphire model that I own. that plus the battery saving mode are the two big selling points for me.

@backpacker3421 Жыл бұрын

Just clarifying - 3 weeks between charges in watch mode is for the solar version only. Non-solar (what I have) is 14 days (2 weeks) between charges unless you have a lot of the bells and whistles turned on and then it can be as low as 10-11 days.

@MartinMarchev 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Thanks a lot!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! 👍

@TracyClark 4 жыл бұрын

Miss hiking Moro. Will be there in a few weeks though and get a small hike in.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Ha yea, it's actually getting green again with all the rain that we've gotten. Have fun!

@SuperPhrost 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Good to see real world use 👍🏻

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@omgwtfpwnd 4 жыл бұрын

The watch is way too fucking big.

@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331 4 жыл бұрын

REI and Amazon only send to US Addresses Sorry would have ordered it thru the link ordered it now directly from Garmin 😎 thanks for Your great knowledge and sharing it

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, I appreciate the sentiment and glad the review came in handy!

@stevek8829 4 жыл бұрын

Direct from Garmin means warranty piece of mind compared to Amazon grey market.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevek8829 Yea, Amazon can be sketchy. REI is okay though.

@tjsoletsgo 3 жыл бұрын

Really great, comprehensive review

@Snowdonguy48 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial! Thank's 👍👍

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 👍

@atyl1972 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely superb review 👍to you sir 👏🏼

@rmousseau 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual! Your 66i video was super helpful when I first got started using that device. Anyhow, back to the fenix 6 pro. When you were navigating the hike showing the screens you had a screen I think you called a "Navigation Bug" (around 34:00 in the video). Is that a custom screen you made? I tried creating it myself but couldn't find the right combo of data fields. Thanks again for all the content you publish here and on your site!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 That navigation screen shows up when you use the navigation or courses function within the hike activity. If you start an activity, settings, navigation, and then go somewhere, you should get that screen in your rotation.

@caltho6295 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull this thank you !

@andrewcampbell6086 2 жыл бұрын

Great Info thanks

@babsschloss 9 ай бұрын

There are so many videos on navigating with the Fenix 6, when they are actually talking about the Fenix 6 Pro. There are no maps on the Fenix 6, so navigating is a very different experience on the non-pro device.

@jplimages Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, thanks for doing these. Three years later these have dramatically come down in price. Is it still a good watch for 2023?

@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын

Yup still a great watch - not as slick as the newer ones but still solid functionality

@zimbaaabwe 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great review, thanks a lot for your work!

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! 👍

@itsgmani 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic thank you.

@t0bistr Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for this amazing video! Thanks a lot! One thing... Would you trust this watch in remote areas, for example on a trekking tour trough the Sarek nationalpark in Sweden? I mean, do you think the GPS functions are so trustful that you'd be OK with this watch only to navigate you? Or why would someone even buy special GPS devices to navigate then? Thank you very much! Best greeting from germany.

@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын

This is perfect for the backcountry and you can use this alone (maybe with a phone + offline maps as backup). Alles gute!

@mulder4528 3 жыл бұрын

Great Info!

@karanmitra4880 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexp9963 4 жыл бұрын

Really good review 👍🏽

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍👍

@theo8326 3 жыл бұрын

excellent review!!!

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 👍👍

@BritHikesOntario 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review, I saw several others that didn't cover much real world usage and I appreciate the hiking context. I've never had a Garmin watch before, but in another review they touched on "heat maps" and some kind of on-the-fly routing based, I guess, on the activity of other Garmin users. Can you confirm that if you're out wandering on a hike that you can choose to create a course on-the-fly based on the past actions of other users? Does this function well?

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad the review came in handy. 👍 And yes, you can chose to create a route based on popularity, and it works fine. I haven't used it for a hike since I always generally know what I want to do, but I've used it for runs when I'm traveling and it works well.

@BritHikesOntario 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thanks a lot. One more question if you don't mind. I'm not familiar with Garmin Connect, but I do have an older handheld Garmin GPSmap62s. Are you able to export the "tracks" as gpx or similar via Garmin Connect or the watch itself? Say, if I wanted to see what I did in Google Earth or something. Thanks again

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@BritHikesOntario You can import and export tracks as GPX. So you can import old GPSMAP GPX files to Garmin Connect and then the F6, and you can export from the F6/Garmin Connect and import to the GPSMAP.

@CubPilot84 4 жыл бұрын

Is that you John Gruden!? haha Great videos, thank you for your contribution to our community.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Ha thank you, glad the videos are helpful. And for the record, John Gruden is a Cris Hazzard impersonator.

@devindee6767 4 жыл бұрын

Great review!! 👌🏽 I have been thinking whether I should change from my Suunto 9 Baro to the Garmin 6x Pro. Never had a Garmin watch before.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, I had a Ambit years ago but after switching to the Fenix 3 I've been all Garmin. Really love the Fenix.

@devindee6767 4 жыл бұрын

HikingGuy.com Cheers! I have the feeling the same goes for me 😃 Lots of problems with my Suunto watches.... The Fenix 6x Pro should arrive any day soon🙏🏾

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@devindee6767 Nice nice, have fun with it, there's a ton there to dig into.

@pohorachspetom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Need to ask please how do you plan the routes? Via Base camp? Thanks.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

These days I use CalTopo and/or Gaia - check this out >> hikingguy.com/how-to-hike/creating-a-hike-garmin-gps/

@themagicrat8803 4 жыл бұрын

Another highly informative review, thanks. The main thing that worries me about these high ticket, high end watches is three years down the road they will be very dated as technology and design progresses, so they're no long term investment. I think I will go mid range, look after the watch carefully and sell on two to three years later to fund it's replacement. I don't need HR monitoring so the Casio WSD-F30 with it's few niggles is about the sweet spot for me.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note, and yea, it's expensive. Garmin is running the same playbook as Apple, etc., offering a new and improved version every year or so. Think it's just how it goes these days. And yea, if you don't need the HR, then def overkill.

@rickblevensjr8998 6 ай бұрын

In expedition mode on a thru hike like the PCT can you pause it like on a zero day? Would you want to? Can you use other features like hike or maps while expedition is running? Nice video... I have the 5X. Is the 6 good enough or is the 7 worth the money for the PCT? Thanks

@Hikingguy 6 ай бұрын

The 6 is still really good - if you can get it for less it's probably worth it. & You have two options for using it on the PCT. You can record each day as an activity and then save at the end of each day. Or you can just wear it without recording your activity and just bring up the map if you need it (it will count steps and calories but not track). In expedition mode you'll have maps but the 1 point per hour won't give you accurate distances, etc. If it was me, I'd get a 7 with the long battery, tweak all the settings to save battery (GPS only, no backlight, pulse ox off, etc.) record my activity each day, and then recharge with a USB charger every 10-14 days or so.

@fbimagesphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to like this video but then you made me want to buy this watch... not cool! Amazing review, I am still using an old Suunto Ambit v1, the track back feature is something I really wish it had, might consider switching to Garmin

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks, yea, I used to have the Suunto too and once I switched to the Garmin (F3) a few years ago I never turned back. The Fenix 6 is a good one to have as your first, go for it.

@accend4web 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video I went ahead and bought the watch. One thing I dont understand though is my map interface is different to yours and I prefer yours, as the green arrow is bigger and it I think it seems to be a different lets say map theme perhaps. Have you installed a different map or are you using the one that comes as default. Thanks

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Using the defaults here as far as I can remember. You might want to update the firmware and fool around with the map settings to get it to your liking.

@user-to2rw7uf2y 8 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for the helpful review. Quick question: is it possible to create a map with off trail segments?

@Hikingguy 7 ай бұрын

You can navigate off trail in straight line paths

@robrow3447 4 жыл бұрын

Does it do mgrs location and topo on the one screen? Can i manually input an mgrs location and then nav to it? Thanks. Excellent review. Best I've seen on the 6x

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍👍 >> You can't have the position on the map at the same time, but you can have them on screens next to each other that you can cycle through. You can use MGRS format and navigate to a MGRS pos.

@X_explorer 4 жыл бұрын

Very good vid!

@johnnyboy2674 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great review. Thank you

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏👍

@Bushchannel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review man. I’m hanging out for the Solar model to be launched in Australia.... hopefully it’ll arrive before Xmas

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, you'll love it, worth the wait...

@jacekkonenc489 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to load gpx track & use it in a map view without using navigation feature? I just want to see map, my trail marked & where I'm right now, nothing else. Imagine paper map with marked trail & "your here" mark.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, you can turn all the alerts off in the navigation settings. Then you just check against the purple line.

@moss2309 3 жыл бұрын

23:32 haha 😅, I just imagined how my mom would freak out if she would get live location updates 🙈, thinking of garmin inreach mini features or others 🙈

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Ha yea same here - I don't even go there with my mother, usually just tell her about stuff after I'm back, way easier...

@blairansellfraser 4 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the watch was pronounced 'Fenix' (as in the fox), and not 'Phoenix' (the mythical bird)....?

@longplayer8600 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if reviewers would start off with a small "this is what the buttons do" tutorial for those of us using for the first time who don't have instructions immediately available. For a newbie it took an (embarrassing) long while to figure out that middle button is 'select mode'/'up'; bottom left is 'down'; top right is 'select'/'off'; bottom left is 'back' & top left is 'on'/'light'.

@Francesca-hm5ys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome overview! One question I have for more long distance, or just multiway hiking. If you upload a gpx file with a trail that you plan on completing in several days (say its a 100 miles long), are you able to use the course function in the same way? As in, select the entire trail as a course each day, but only complete a portion of it?

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

If you use a GPX track, you can split it or leave it as one big line and it's fine either way. If you want the watch to route you itself and you are using a GPX route, then it's 50 points on the route. I'd highly recommend using tracks and just see if you're on the line or not. This might be helpful > hikingguy.com/how-to-hike/what-is-a-gpx-file/

@fjc_adventures4359 2 жыл бұрын

Gday, great vid very informative. Just after a bit more info please. I bought my I like to do a bit of gold detecting and bought the 6X Pro with the idea of parking up, setting a way point where my truck is, wander into the scrub not to far maybe 150m but no line of sight back to the truck. Hit track back and be guided back to where i was parked. Not sure what i did wrong but when in track back mode i was showing me to go the opposite way back (the wrong way) i did get back to the truck no worries but my heart was in my mouth for a little while. Any tips would be great, not interested in making any course's prior to going out. Also i realize i should have got comfortable with the features before going out and nearly getting lost in the first 5 min! Thanks from Australia!

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say that was an anomolie / bug in the software. Normally track back just brings you back on the same line you came in on.

@gunchief0811 Жыл бұрын

as far as updates to the software from Garmin and support etc and downloadable Mapps is that done through a USB connection to my Lap top? or can the watch do an update and also how far back does the support go? Fenix 5-X? or no?

@kentslobbe664 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed review, I have a Fenix delta D2 px, I am not a pilot. Is it worth upgrading to the Fenix 6x pro ? The delta has the same operating system as the Fenix 5x.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

You're probably fine with the Delta D2 - I'd wait for a 7 to come out and reassess.

@brocwavra8813 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to connect your watch to the computer to use Garmin Connect of is it bluetooth? Thanks for the feedback

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Just phone / Bluetooth works great

@riyad5541 2 жыл бұрын

Could you somehow show us how to use tactical. I have the fenix 6 x sapphire.

@bobbah676 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. It might be a silly question, but is there any Emergency button ? Or some way to call for help, and show where u are build in the watch ?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

There's this: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=RfaXahBWkH8Q7pVFLsuUmA but it only works with a cell signal. Otherwise you need an inReach or ZOLEO.

@KaspaVolition 4 жыл бұрын

I like Fenix 6x sapphire for a tougher screen . Great watch battery last a long time

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, if I didn't want to test the solar I would have gotten the Sapphire but so far no scratches on the solar, it's holding up well.

@KaspaVolition 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy thank you for testing great video

@davidheath8577 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad they won't let you replace the battery. When it dies, you'll have a $700 paper weight.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidheath8577 Do you know someone who's had a Fenix battery die on them? I know people still using the Fenix 3 without a problem almost 5 years later. And you can send the watch back and Garmin will replace the battery. Not sure of the cost though.

@davidheath8577 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Fenix 3. Garmin won't replace the battery. There are videos on KZfaq where people are trying to do it themselves.

@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331 4 жыл бұрын

For battery life I trust Anker 😉always with me on bike and hike not swim 😂

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, I carry an Anker too, can't beat it!

@dudodudi 2 жыл бұрын

How do you set grade of terrain (slope, incline) in percentage when hiking or running??

@Teleman01 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get topo maps to show up on your watch? The actual topo maps with hill contours etc. The only nap so I can get a show on my watch or standard maps with roads, trails etc. No contours.

@gunchief0811 2 жыл бұрын

How about the DELTA! for that Warrior elite.

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Garmin would send me units to test. From what I can tell the Delta is very similar but I haven't been hands-on with it.

@DavidSanchez-eh1sy 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you said it. What's your wrist size? Btw thanks for the video

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

Good question - 7 inches

@jeg569 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks just the video I was hoping for before buying the Fenix 6 ProX, I also have a Map66 handheld, when on the trail would you use the Fenix and when would you use the Map66? The tracking accuracy worries me a bit. Could you do a video on the Gps Map66 sometime. Thanks.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry about accuracy, it's on the better end of the spectrum and usually fine for consumers / hikers. And I have a review of the 66 that might be helpful > hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/garmin-gpsmap-66i-review-guide/

@jeg569 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy hi thanks for the reply, waiting for delivery of my new 6X Pro Sapphire, read your online reviews of the Fenix 6 and the Gps Map66i, thoroughly the best reviews out there, thank you for taking the time in putting them together.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeg569 You're welcome. glad they've been helfpful, have fun with the 6x... it's a cool one...

@sunnychugh90 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. How are the screen and the bezel holding up after months of use? I can't decide if I should go with the pro or the sapphire with dlc for more durability.

@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын

Some scratching on bezel, screen is good.

@awesomeairgun2223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, I just bought the Fenix 6X Pro Solar Titanium(still in the mail) I currently own the 5X, my question to you is, how the 6 series are for working offline, I mean no cell tower connection? I know its veen a complain in the past from a lits of people so did Garmin fixed that problem?

@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what the complaints were, but all the functions aside from weather / some connected features seem to work great for me without a cell connection. For navigating & tracking workouts - no connection needed.

@mikegreene9215 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up the 6 pro solar and videos like yours are super helpful in explaining all this. Can you tell me how to find the GPS Soak feature that you mention at the 18.47 mark? Thank you for making this and putting it out.

@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын

For GPS soak, it's not a specific function, you just load the activity, let the GPS go to green, and then wait 2 minutes for it to lock onto a few signals. Then you should be good to start.

@mikegreene9215 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thank you sir!

@RandallKayfes 2 жыл бұрын

Which version of CALTopo did you puchase to do mapping with Garmin Fenix ?6x