GPS watch for hiking that will synch with MFP
dervari
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Looking for a GPS watch to use while hiking so I don't have to use my phone. Would like something that would record all the same things as MFP and sync at a later time, including track and elevation. Would be a plus if I could pair it with my Polar HRM.
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Garmin vivoactive with or without HR.
Also, I prefer the Wahoo HRM.0 -
Pretty much any Suunto or Garmin devices that have got enough battery life for the duration of your typical sessions.
Don't bother with an HRM, it's meaningless in the range that you're talking about.1 -
Tomtom spark cardio or Tomtom adventurer
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »Pretty much any Suunto or Garmin devices that have got enough battery life for the duration of your typical sessions.
So these devices would be able to record my GPS track and elevation while synchronizing both with map my fitness at a later time? A map and elevation profile of a hike is absolutely essential.0 -
My Vivoactive tracks hikes with a map and elevation, the elevation is recorded through GPS, but the battery will die if I try to use it all afternoon. The Epix will display maps right on the screen in addition to a longer battery life and a compass, altimeter, and barometer. I have had my eye on a Fenix 3 for tracking more types of activities, getting a longer battery life, and the ABC compass since I sometimes get turned around out hiking. Garmin devices sync with MFP and Strava. I don't think they sync with Map My Fitness.0
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »Pretty much any Suunto or Garmin devices that have got enough battery life for the duration of your typical sessions.
So these devices would be able to record my GPS track and elevation while synchronizing both with map my fitness at a later time? A map and elevation profile of a hike is absolutely essential.
Yes. Both Garmin and Suunto can integrate. That's why I've identified then as an answer to your question1 -
Under Armor, MyFitnessPal's parent company, makes the UA band. It syncs with MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal I am assuming that would be a great option since it is virtually guaranteed to maintain compatibility with MFP through software/platform changes. You may want to Google reviews for it.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-band/pid1289818-0011 -
Also have a Vivoactive HR. I like it and it is good for outdoor walks. Have not hiked with it yet but may snowshoe with it over the holidays.
I will not sync with your Polar chest strap. I have an H7 and they don't talk to each other.1 -
Under Armor, MyFitnessPal's parent company, makes the UA band. It syncs with MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal I am assuming that would be a great option since it is virtually guaranteed to maintain compatibility with MFP through software/platform changes. You may want to Google reviews for it.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-band/pid1289818-001
Unfortunately, no GPS.0 -
Eyeing the Fenix3 myself.. Would love the ability to upload base maps. I have a 920XT. Mapmyrun and MFP can be set to pull data from garmin connect (in fact every major activity tracking site that I know of can be setup to automatically pull data from garmin server). I don't think Suunto is compatible with as many sites.0
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Forgot to add... I don't believe the garmin devices can use the Polar HRM.0
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Polar don't play in the integration space, their devices that can communicate with mobile phones don't do it in a way that interacts with other software.
As upthread, for walking HR is a meaningless metric anyway.
Garmin and Suunto all come with an option on an HR sensor anyway.
The main criterion becomes duration, which is why I wouldn't recommend the TomTom or Polar devices. Battery life, and on the fly charging, is a key capability that neither of them can do.0 -
If you want full function GPS as well as tracking, you can pair an Garmin HRM chest strap with a Garmin handheld GPS (like a 64st) and upload the data file to Garmin Connect - this can be set up to read across to MFP
I use a Forerunner 230 for my running and don't bother setting it up for walks - the step counter seems to work OK for walking calories. Has a very good battery life too0 -
If the issue with the phone is battery life, then consider getting an external battery pack. My Jackery external USB charger is lightweight, cost under 20 dollars, and will recharge my phone almost twice. It can charge while in use. If you hike alone on trails that don't get a lot of traffic, then you should carry extra power for your phone anyway.0
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I use my garmin forerunner 15 to track my hikes. The battery life is only about 5-6 hours though and it can't be used when it is being charged. The more expensive models can be, if you had a battery pack.
Mine does the job though, but I normally upload the gpx file to Strava manually. Today, I used Garmin Express, which then uploads to Strava and then to here automatically. However, it brought the hike in as a run and the calories are 3 times higher than what my watch says.0 -
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »Pretty much any Suunto or Garmin devices that have got enough battery life for the duration of your typical sessions.
So these devices would be able to record my GPS track and elevation while synchronizing both with map my fitness at a later time? A map and elevation profile of a hike is absolutely essential.
Yes it looks like this:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1387292588 (hiking)
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1507282693 (skiing)
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1198511298 (cycling)0
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