Which One Is A Best Smartwatch For Hunting?

We hunters know how easy it is to get lost in the moment. For many of us, part of the appeal of hunting is being out in nature and not having to worry about being somewhere on time.

The temptation may be to leave your watch at home and use your basic instinct and the angle of the sun to tell the time, but modern watches offer a lot more than just telling the time. Not only are these options convenient, but they could also help keep you safe.

Aside from the time, watch data now shows you current temperatures and other weather conditions, exact GPS location and path-tracking, detailed topo maps (the Garmin Fenix 5X Plus is the best so far when it comes to map display), and sunrise/sunset times.

Here are top watches which are best for hunting.

Top 10 Hunting Watches For 2020

1. Suunto Traverse Alpha: Our Top Pick

Suunto Traverse Alpha’s rugged construction includes a glass fiber reinforced composite case, stainless steel knurled bezel and pushers, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, water-resistant nylon textile strap, and 100-meter water resistance. Military standard MIL-STD-810G is met as well.

It has all the features hunters will need in a smartwatch that is compatible with Android and iOS. Watches like this were actually designed for fishing and hunting. We’ll focus more on the hunting-oriented features.

The “Automatic Shot Detection” tracks when and where you shoot! A watch’s accelerometer analyzes movement patterns and gun recoil movements with this cutting-edge technology. Wearing the watch on your non-dominant wrist may pose a slight problem since most people use their dominant hand to pull the trigger (though it still can be worn on either wrist).

2. LBJ Outdoor Compass Watch: Affordable Budget Pick

A frugal hunter may be able to find themselves satisfied with the LBJ Outdoor Compass Watch if they are an outdoorsman on a budget.

There aren’t many watches on the market that come with useful features for hunting, but this one is definitely worth a closer look if you just want a simple watch at an affordable price. In addition to its PU silicone strap, Hardlex dial window, and plastic case, this digital watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.

An altimeter, barometer, thermometer, and compass would be useful when hunting. You could also set its alarm for an early AM start, too, so you would be ready. In addition to its features specific to hunting, it’s affordable.

3. Garmin Fenix 5X Plus

The Garmin Fenix 5X Plus is designed specifically for the sporty and outdoorsy person. In a superficial sense, it appears rugged, with a stainless steel or diamond-like carbon (DLC) titanium bezel; fiber-reinforced polymer case with a metal rear; scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens; and silicone strap.

Features that will help in hunting, along with rugged construction that will withstand harsh hunting conditions, include:

• Altimeter
• Barometer
• Compass
• GPS
• TOPO maps

This smartwatch has a Trendline popularity routing feature that can show you which routes are most popular.  Overall, this is a smartwatch with plenty of features, even if it excels as an outdoor watch. You can store up to 500 songs on it if you’re a music lover. With this smartwatch, you will need Android 4.4 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 or later, or iOS 10.0 or later.

4. Casio G-Shock Camo Sport Watch

Camouflage clothing is the clothing of choice for most hunters to hide themselves from their targets during hunting. You might want to add the Casio G-Shock Camo Sport Watch to your hunting gear if you’re one of those hunters who prefer sporting camouflage.

As with any G-Shock watch, this digital watch has a lot of useful features, but especially for hunting, it has some excellent features. It’s also one of the more affordable watches on the market.

G-Shock’s shock-resistant design is further enhanced by its rugged construction, which comprises a resin case, a mineral crystal dial window, a silicone strap, as well as a 200 meter water-resistance rating.

5. Casio Pathfinder

As with the Casio G-Shock watch, the Casio Pathfinder comes with a lot of great features. However, this one has more hunting-specific features. It is designed to last thanks to its stainless steel case, mineral crystal dial window, titanium strap, 100-meter water resistance, as well as Tough Solar Power, which can provide power from any light source, not just sunlight.

Additionally, it is equipped with useful features that will actually aid people in hunting beyond its durability and long-term use. Hunters can trust this watch because it features an alarm, an altimeter, a barometer, a thermometer, a compass, sunrise and sunset times, and a compass.

6. Casio G-Shock Master Of G Rangeman

Casio G-Shock Master Of G RangemanSet your timekeeping and hunting on point with the Casio G-Shock Master of G Rangeman.

As well as accurately providing time with utmost accuracy with its multi-band 6 atomic timekeeping, this digital watch would also provide hunting enthusiasts with important information such as its altimeter, barometer, thermometer, compass, and sunrise and sunset data.

G-Shocks are known for their durability, as well as their resilience. Resin case and strap are included along with a mineral crystal dial window on this digital watch. In addition to being shock-resistant, G-Shock devices are generally popular. There is a 200-meter water resistance as well as mud resistance.

In addition to its durability, the Tough Solar feature makes it capable of sourcing power from any light source, ensuring it lasts for a long time. You can rely on its alarm to wake you up before dawn for that effective early morning catch.

7. Luminox 3051.BO Navy Seal

You might like the Luminox 3051 Navy Seal if you want a simple but durable analog watch. Water-resistant to 200 meters, it is constructed of a PC carbon reinforced case, a mineral crystal dial window, and a rubber strap.

Besides having a strong polymer unidirectional rotating bezel, this watch also comes with a dual time zone display.  Here are some other watches worn by the SEALS. If you are interested in seeing what else they wear.

Although they are not specifically designed for hunting, they are good all-around tactical watches and the rugged features are what many outdoorsmen seek who want a durable watch without all the features. The Luminox 3051 B.O (Black Out) pictured here is a perfect choice for a hunter since its stealth black design fits in with camouflage, as opposed to some of the bright yellow or orange faces offered by Luminox.

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