Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - March 2022

friends can follow along with the user’s activities through text messaging, and loved ones can even be notified in the event of an emergency, thanks to Instinct 2’s Incident Detection feature. When Instinct 2 is paired to Garmin Connect™ Mobile and an incident is detected, GarminConnect Mobile can send a message with the user’s name and location (if available) to their emergency contacts2. To help individuals streamline daily activities, Instinct 2 Solar models now include Garmin Pay™ for payments on the go. With a tap of their watch to compatible payment systems, users can check out quickly and move on to their next adventure. Purpose-Built Editions For individuals who want to take their passion to the next level, the Instinct 2 Series provides three purpose-built editions with dedicated features:

and Camo editions. However, the design choices don’t end there. Using Garmin’s Your Watch, Your Way technology, individuals can build customized Instinct 2 or 2S Solar versions to represent who they are. Through a variety of bezel and band choices, there are more than 240 different design combinations available. Instinct 2 Series is compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ™ (CIQ) store2, an all-in-one platform for further personalizing Instinct 2 Series with free downloads of apps, widgets, watch faces, data fields, and more. Health and wellness features like Hydration Tracking, and Connect Leaderboard, and Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Tracking are also available to Instinct 2 Series owners through CIQ. Enduring Battery Life The Instinct 2 Series brings significant battery life gains to the popular smartwatch family; Instinct 2 providesup to four weeksof continuoususewhile in smartwatch mode, and – thanks to advancements in solar technology – select Instinct 2 Solar models offer unlimited battery life1 in smartwatch mode, setting a new battery life standard for Garmin. Stay Healthy While Staying Connected Instinct 2 now delivers Garmin’s full suite of wellness features including Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring, and a new Health Monitoring activity which allows users to record key health metrics, such as Body Battery™, stress, and heart rate in a single view. Fitness enthusiasts will be motivated knowing their Instinct 2 Series now includes VO2 Max, Fitness Age, Training Status/ Load/Effect, Recovery Time, HIIT Workouts, and Daily Suggested Workout. Instinct 2 Series watches come preloaded with sports apps and activities to support your passion, including a new Multisport activity that allows users to transition between activities and continue to view their total time and distance. Family and

• SURF EDITIONS: Dedicated watersports activities such as surf, windsurfing and kiteboarding, as well as a tides widget, keep users up to date on ocean conditions. Users can keep track of their activities and review them later through Surfline Sessions™ compatibility. Named after famous surf breaks, Surf editions are available in Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S with or without solar.