The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch is equipped with tactical-specific features and has solar charging to keep you going.

Engineered For Endurance

This rugged watch is water-rated to 100 meters and is thermal and shock-resistant, rated to MIL-STD-810. Plus, with a fiber-reinforced polymer case and chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, this device is built to endure.

Designed to Do You

Bold colors and high-contrast displays let you show the world that you do things your way.

Get More Battery Out of Life

Go longer than ever with solar charging with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode. Plus, the power manager lets you extend battery life by controlling what settings and sensors draw power.

Night Vision Compatibility

Switch between daytime view and night-time view with a screen designed to be read by night-vision goggles.

Stealth Mode

Go dark by enabling stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication.

Dual-Format GPS

The Dual-format GPS coordinates with latitude and longitude references offer unparalleled situational awareness.

Kill Switch

If security becomes an issue, the kill switch wipes the device of all user memory.

Jumpmaster Mode

Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you’ve jumped.

Tactical Activity

See time, pace, time of day, elevation, and your location in both coordinate types.

Multi-GNSS Support

Whether you are hiking, mountain biking, trail running, or skiing, you’ll have access to multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

ABC Sensors

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer to monitor the weather, and 3-axis electronic compass.

Tracback Routing

Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.

Smart Notifications

Receive emails, texts, and alerts right on your watch when paired with your compatible smartphone.

Connect IQ Store

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store app on your compatible smartphone.

Garmin Pay Contactless Payments

Breeze through checkout lines and select transit systems with Garmin Pay contactless payments through participating providers.

Safety and Tracking Features

When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or during select outdoor activities automatically with built-in incident detection.

Calendar View

Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen when paired with your compatible smartphone.

Sync with the Garmin Connect App

See your health and fitness information all in one place. The Garmin Connect app on your compatible smartphone is a thriving online community where people on the go can connect, compete and share.

Built-In Sports Apps

Do whatever you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, strength training, indoor climbing, virtual running, golf, yoga, and more.

HIIT Workouts

This activity profile tracks your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and custom. Set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals, and more.

Recovery Time

After each workout, recovery time lets you know when you’ll be ready for another hard workout. It even accounts for training intensity and factors such as stress, daily activity, and sleep.