Garmin Fenix tips?

[doomridesout]

So I broke down with gear lust and have a Garmin Fenix 5s Plus coming on Monday. Is anybody using this thing? Any tips on getting the best functionality for cycling and daily life out of it? I don't need more 'connectivity' (i.e. getting emails while I'm supposed to be out enjoying nature), but am really excited to start tracking hiking and running more carefully, have maps, etc.

[jwalther]

I've worn my Fenix 5s Sapphire 24/7 for a year or so now, and use it as my HRM while cycling. Beyond that, it's a great fitness tracker, providing way more data than I (or any other normal human) really need. As an aside, the keeper on my black strap just failed so I'm temporarily rocking the neon yellow strap until the black replacement arrives.

[ahumblecycler]

I've been pondering the 5x version for the maps. I often find myself in places without cellular service and wonder if this feature would be useful. My only hesitation is the weight as I would use it as a multi-sport watch as well.

[Gummee]

I've been pondering the 5x version for the maps. I often find myself in places without cellular service and wonder if this feature would be useful. My only hesitation is the weight as I would use it as a multi-sport watch as well.

I have a Fenix 3. If I were to do it again, I'd buy the 9-series watch instead. They're lots lighter.

I don't need most of the stuff the Fenix watches do. Aaah well. The thing works for CX and that's what I wanted it for

M

[yakstone]

I have the Fenix 5 and have worn it for a good 6 months now. Does everything you could possibly want it to do. The weight has never bothered me at all and it is also a watch that can be worn as a daily watch that is not out of place.


Lots of options to set it up with as much or as little connectivity that you want / need and the battery holds its charge for over a week.

[enr1co]

Congrats- the Fenix 5 watches are nice looking! They have a handsome,traditonal sport watch look to them which I like.

I have a 2 year old Garmin Vivoactive HR which has been a great value for the $135 paid for it but could do without the trendy fit bit, apple-ish electronic watch appearance. Love the functionality of wearable Garmin watches w/ bluetooth, GPS bike computer instead of using a bike mounted one, i.e 520, 820 etc. which auto uploads ride data.

Will eventually cave and get a Fenix when prices soften as its tough to justify more watches in the drawer.

[Gummee]

Getting back to the OP: There's videos online (youtube) on how to set up your Fenix. They really help.

Garmin IQ let's you DL apps that allow you to customize more

HTH

M