Thanks for the heads up on that SOL bivvy. I didn't realize they had a breathable one on the market. I can't wait to try it out. I also noticed REI has the Nemo Tensor Extreme sleep pad marked down from $280 to $210. I've been using their last model (Nemo Tensor) for several years and love it. This newer extreme model has almost double the R value! Technology sure ia great. My pack seems to get lighter every year.
Just ordered an inReach via your link. My wife is happy...says about time. Thanks for this sale info, and all that you do. Looking forward to your summit of Mt. Rogers, and the Grayson Highlands area.
Really appreciate your support, thank you! And stay tuned for more high points - hoping to get back east again when the leaves come back and it gets green again
Great video and very informative,I have the fenix 7 solar, fenix 8 amoled and forerunner 955 ,all in beta,and I think this quarter the navigation will be broken in every those devices. The navigation will be equal to the fenix 8
The Edge 540 non solar edition is $249 which is an absolute steal for that cycling computer. Best Buy price matched mine since I just got it a few days ago.
If you look at the history - 66 came out in late 2018, 67 in early 2023, the pattern says not for a while. That said there's the new inReach tech on the Messenger Plus that they might jam into a 67 or maybe make a 68. Either way,, the 67i is still great and I never find myself wishing for anything other than faster map redraws, which are probably not coming with a 68.
Hi! Do you think it's worth it to sell my fenix 7 solar sapphire and buy a the 7 pro solar sapphire? There is ecg, flashlight but what do you think about the screen transparency? Mine is too dark :( I was aiming on Enduro 3, but it has issues... Thank youuuuu
I think the brightness difference between the solar and sapphire is very small / incremental, so I'd hang onto the F7 solar and maybe wait until the Enduro 3 stabilizes.
I was using the Apple Watch Ultra 2 but went back to the Fenix 8, mainly for testing and it's gotten more stable. But if I was buying one today, I'd get the Epix Pro 51mm Sapphire
No idea but I wouldn't be surprised if they jammed the new modem into the existing units and made the "Mini 2 Pro" or "67i2" - if the new capabilities are important you might want to wait but having had Messenger Plus I rarely used any of the new stuff, just tracking and presets.
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Thanks for the heads up on that SOL bivvy. I didn't realize they had a breathable one on the market. I can't wait to try it out. I also noticed REI has the Nemo Tensor Extreme sleep pad marked down from $280 to $210. I've been using their last model (Nemo Tensor) for several years and love it. This newer extreme model has almost double the R value! Technology sure ia great. My pack seems to get lighter every year.
Just ordered an inReach via your link. My wife is happy...says about time. Thanks for this sale info, and all that you do. Looking forward to your summit of Mt. Rogers, and the Grayson Highlands area.
Really appreciate your support, thank you! And stay tuned for more high points - hoping to get back east again when the leaves come back and it gets green again
I picked up the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar for $420 thru Recovery for Athletes after signing up for their newsletter. Great watch.
Don’t forget the Garmin 2x which is awesome and I just bought for $349. 40 day battery life with flashlight, readiness score and training
Instinct 2x*
I love your onest opinion not the BS that most of the guys are selling ….❤
I've had the ul copper spur 2 for two years now and I am very happy with it (for anyone considering a purchase)
Great video and very informative,I have the fenix 7 solar, fenix 8 amoled and forerunner 955 ,all in beta,and I think this quarter the navigation will be broken in every those devices. The navigation will be equal to the fenix 8
Great prices on the Epix pro in the Uk. Managed to get the 51mm for £535, reduced from £899
website ?
@ quite a few if you search Google. I got mine from First Class Watches.
Epic pro 2 right now is the best value! I bought mine a couple hundred off but right now is the time to get them!
Thanks for the good news, Chris time to upgrade my fenix 6 pro solar
The Edge 540 non solar edition is $249 which is an absolute steal for that cycling computer. Best Buy price matched mine since I just got it a few days ago.
Thank you for doing all the homework, I will definitely help you out when I buy!
Thanks for all the great info! You Da Man!!
What you think about garmin epix gen 2 standard?
Still a great watch
Hi, thank you for your advice.
Interesting that the 67i is now the same price on sale as the new messenger plus. Seems crazy.
Yea, agree - also weird the that 67i is the same cost at the regular 67 w/o inReach
Hello Hiking Guy, i thank you for the info to work with Protegear Germany. Greetings from Switzerland ! Johann
Bitte! FYI I used to live in Bern (for about a year). Miss hiking there...
@@Hikingguy ok,i from Graubünden.
thank you for sharing and btw, which mic setup are you using in the studio, thank you.
Studio gear here: hikingguy.com/best-hiking-gear/
Garmin Epix Pro Saphire 51mm black is still at 750€ in Germany. Let's go Black Friday Deals 😅
Thanks for this, Cris! The affiliate link for the Epix Pro at REI goes to the Standard edition. Any chance you can drop a link for the Sapphire model?
Thank you! - Here's the link alnk.to/flx7krI
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
I’m thinking of buying a 67i.
My question , Is garmin going to come out with a new hand held gps ?
If so should I wait to purchase a new gps?
If you look at the history - 66 came out in late 2018, 67 in early 2023, the pattern says not for a while. That said there's the new inReach tech on the Messenger Plus that they might jam into a 67 or maybe make a 68. Either way,, the 67i is still great and I never find myself wishing for anything other than faster map redraws, which are probably not coming with a 68.
Epix gen 2 down to £325 in the Uk
Would a mini and a watch make more sense than a mini and a 67?
If you're thinking of a 67, get the 67i that has inReach and nav. Otherwise a watch and mini are a great combo.
Hi! Do you think it's worth it to sell my fenix 7 solar sapphire and buy a the 7 pro solar sapphire? There is ecg, flashlight but what do you think about the screen transparency? Mine is too dark :( I was aiming on Enduro 3, but it has issues... Thank youuuuu
I think the brightness difference between the solar and sapphire is very small / incremental, so I'd hang onto the F7 solar and maybe wait until the Enduro 3 stabilizes.
Are you still using your garmin watch as your daily watch?
I was using the Apple Watch Ultra 2 but went back to the Fenix 8, mainly for testing and it's gotten more stable. But if I was buying one today, I'd get the Epix Pro 51mm Sapphire
Exactly the watch I am waiting to drop in price. Still 750€ here in Germany. Hope it drops under 700.
epix pro 2 47mm is 750 usd and fenix 8 47mm is 880, do you think is worth another 130 for the fenix 8 ?
If you want to get a few more years out of it, probably worth getting the F8
@@khai0895 where you can find fenic 8 47mn for 880usd?
I tried the link on the website about books you wrote and it took me to a resort.
Which books?
Replacement for Inreach mini 2 and 67i around the corner with the same capabilities as Messenger Plus (sending pictures and voice messages)?
No idea but I wouldn't be surprised if they jammed the new modem into the existing units and made the "Mini 2 Pro" or "67i2" - if the new capabilities are important you might want to wait but having had Messenger Plus I rarely used any of the new stuff, just tracking and presets.