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If you are a runner, track runner, cyclist or triathlonist, this may be of interest to you. A few weeks ago I was able to test the latest Garmin accessories for these sports. Today we talk about the characteristics of the most interesting accessories for outdoor sports.
From flashlights that automatically adjust light intensity and angle to ambient conditions, to multisport watches with mapping that let you upload bike and run routes right from your mobile phone. These are the Garmin sports accessories that will help you get the most out of your training.
GPS Edge 820
A small but powerful bike GPS. With a high-resolution screen and easy-to-operate touch screen, different routes can be easily loaded and tracked (up to 100 routes in memory). When the route is loaded, it alerts you to different directions and interesting information like travel speed and smart notifications.
Perhaps the most interesting part of the Edge 820 is its group track. When you connect to your mobile phone, your training partners have GPS and you can see on the screen where each one is whenever they are connected. 2 Every moment of training. It was very useful at a time of cycling activity, where we divided into two groups, we followed different routes and arrived at the same point. You can always see where your friends are on your screen.
Its price is €399.99.
The flashlights Varia UT800
Another very interesting accessory for outdoor cycling is this smart headlamp that automatically adapts to the ambient light conditions of your training environment. To do this, both the intensity of the light (up to 800 lumens) and its slope can be adjusted automatically, depending on the speed and profile of the route. You only have to worry about charging the battery. In full power mode, it can see sunlight at a distance of more than 1.6 km.
Above all, both facing the road while riding and making yourself visible to other cyclists and drivers while on the road are interesting safety factors.
Its price is €169.99
inReach Explorer
inReach Explorer was the device that surprised me the most out of all the ones they showed me. I couldn’t test it, but it was a very interesting mountain safety factor. It is a GPS navigation and satellite communication device that you can access anywhere your mobile phone is out of reach, wherever you are. In the absence of coverage, it works with a global Iridium radar network that stays connected via SMS and, in risky situations, can also send an interactive help signal to your location. Obviously, this device is aimed at athletes who tend to be “off the map” rather than urban runners, but it would be very useful in an emergency.
Apart from this, it allows you to connect with your mobile and download maps, routes and aerial photos of all the places you go to. By linking it to your mobile phone, you can even track your activity in real time from home, for example, so your family and friends always know where you are.
Its price is €499.99.
Phoenix 5X
Above all, the highest watch in the Phoenix family for outdoor athletes. With its built-in wrist-based GPS and heart rate monitor, which already made its first impression on Xataka, this wristwatch offers a wide range of sports including running, trail running, swimming, jogging, swimming, triathlon, snowboarding, skiing. and more.
The most interesting thing about this watch is undoubtedly its map: the watch offers a route from where we are and a round trip route of a selected length, giving us our own route (or one that we like best) You can also load wikiloc. Like the Edge 820, it also has a group track, and with training effects technology, it provides comprehensive analysis of all training sessions.
Managing your watch is as easy as using any Garmin watch with its buttons (it can get a bit overlooked due to the lack of a touch screen). We use it for swim race activity (combination of running and swimming), trail running, quantizing and fully marking the route. It makes more sense to use the map, with a watch specially indicated for use in the mountains.
Its price is €899.99.
Virb Ultra 360
I didn’t get to test the Virb Ultra 360, but the technology it uses is worth learning about. It is a camera that records 360-degree images and sounds, and has a 4K spherical stabilization function, which provides a more stable recording even when practicing sports such as mountain biking and skiing. One advantage is that it is voice controlled and can be controlled from a distance or without letting go of the bike’s handlebars.
Another advantage of this camera is that you can edit the video from your mobile phone through the VIRB Mobile application without going through the computer that contains the training indicators. When connected to iPhone or iPad, it has WIFI and Bluetooth connection and live view mode.
Its price is €799.99.
