Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, I'll share with you my top five reasons why I went with the Garmin Instinct 2X as my go-to watch for daily use and backcountry adventures. It will be part review and part how-to with a focus on using the watch without ever connecting to the phone.

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0:00 Intro
1:33 Requirement 1 - GPS
1:49 Requirement 2 - Rugged
2:27 Requirement 3 - Simple to Use
2:53 Requirement 4 - Battery Life
4:42 Requirement 5 - Privacy / Offline Only
6:48 Basic Functions - The Buttons
7:37 Basic Functions - 24-Hour Clock & UTM
9:53 Basic Functions - Custom Watchface
12:06 Basic Functions - Stop/Start Activity
12:52 Basic Functions - Torch
14:44 Basic Functions - Compass
15:07 Basic Functions - Timers, Alarms & GPS Time
16:47 Close

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