Garmin Tactix 7 Game Changer!?
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You can activate flashlight with double push of the upper left button, in case you didn't know that ) thanks for the review
Yes a worthy upgrade. I went from the Tactix Delta Solar to Fenix 7X to Tactix 7 Pro and finally landed at Enduro 2 which is the one I ultimately kept and sold the rest. It was a tough decision between the Tactix and Enduro but the bigger battery and brighter flashlight sold me!
thats a very good observation
good point, I'll probably end up with the Enduro 2 too, the only doubt is that I like Tactix 7 design :/
I have the Enduro 2. It's the best watch garmin has made. And no one really knows about it
That's an interesting progression. I'm using the Instinct 2x Solar Tactical. For simplcity and battery life, it's amazing, but I am considering an upgrade. The Enduro 2 is high on the list. Garmin have so many models, that it's quite difficult to choose. I still haven't fully decided over the solar v Amoled models such as Epix or Tactix Amoled.
Thank you for your service and this informative vid. Very cool to see additional footage overlaid of you wearing the watch.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree, the touch screen on the watch makes all the difference when it comes to maps. I use the Fenix 6 which doesn't have it, and it takes tens of button presses to pan and zoom where you want to be on the map. If I were to get a different watch right now, it'd be the fenix 7 or 7x, which are super solid and have the touch screen. You can get the solar ring, sapphire glass, and 90% of the tactix software features for about half the price. For those of your viewers who can't cash in a military discount ;)
Kinda wish I used Mil discount... but I got it straight off Amazon lol
Before I watch this video, let me just tell myself something important: " Dont sell your tactix Delta, you are very happy with your tactix watch. You appreciate your watch. It has been a worthy companion.
Ok, im ready.
Lol
Loved this but I'm looking fwd to the deep dive into the new watch
Nice review. I have a Delta Solar that I had to return due to a battery issue. Garmin was on point, out of warranty, sent me new watch. I bought the Delta knowing they were going to release a new watch soon, but I didn't think they'd up the game this hard. I already ordered a 7 and your review makes me feel better about that.
I have tactix 7 pro ballistic edition its my best ever watch am using daily never but it out of my hands just when i charged 🌸 thanks for this video 🌷
Bring on the deep dive!
Just got my Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics last month - loving it!
Beautiful Watch! Just got my Tactix Delta and I'm impressed
just purchased this watch and I love it
Thanks for the review
You should start doing some fieldcraft videos or camping/ruck/larping videos, I really enjoy seeing your gear dumps and kits, maybe you could do some videos using that stuff in action? Showing your garmin in real world scenarios and showing some land navigation? Or even just hearing you talk about your opinions on stuff. You have unique content I think you should keep cranking out the goods👍
Or even do all that on your patreon I would for sure pay for that type of content
Thank you I appreciate it. That's the plan for 2023 try some new things out and see how it does.
What's your take on the Garmin Instinct line of watches?
I haven't used them but I do have coworkers that do. I think overall they are great aswell. If you're willing the sacrifice the color display and touchscreen it does pretty much the same as the Tactix series. I really like the New instinct crossover coming out. I may test it out sometime!
Amazing video man!!!
I have already subscribed to your channel because your videos are truly informative and professional!!
It's truly incredible to get a military man's perspective on something!
What do you think of the new Tactix 7 AMOLED?
Do you think it's worth it?
Or is the tactix 7 pro is better?
Cheers from Japan !!!
Made my decision 😂 thanks brotha!
I have enjoyed this video, I’m trying to pull the trigger to pruchase this tactix 7 pro solar,
Can you make a video when you use the airplane mode, will it give information about the speed of the airplane and the hight and giving real map data/ can you navigate using this watch in a plane.
This will be so insane if this is possible.
To see when you are in a plane how much time and miles left to reach you destination.
For this price point there must be a option like this, then it is really a navy seal watch.
I hope you can explain this in the deep dive.
Thank you 😊
Hi from a Venezuelan in Panama! Thanks so much for the video, the best I’ve seen from real life use. Question, would you sell you older Tactix? Thanks in advance!
Thank you! Unfortunately, it has already been sold off.
you can dubble tap light button to turn on light
You can, but the controls don't pop up.
Which watch face are you using in the thumbnail picture?
"Digital for tactix D v2"
Have epix 2. But love tactix pro looks so badly. Will buy it sometime in the feature when it maybe drops in price a bit or sale. Or maybe just new version comes out.
It sounds like a great upgrade…not sure I would pay double, but that’s just me
Yeah it's a tough decision. The Tactix Delta is an awesome watch.
7:15 Price considerations… after the wow factors have been covered! 😮
jest genialny. Najlepszy zegarek (fenix 7 tactix 7)
Any updates/further videos in the pipeline? I just learned about this watch, and the features like the ballistics greatly appeal to me. Thanks for the vid!
Yes, very soon!
@@PreparedAirman Awesome!
Great equipment. Tell me, did you put a protective film on the display? You say that you have been using it for quite a long time, hence my question whether it makes sense to stick a protective glass on the display.
No, I didn't use any glass protector. Since it is sapphire glass, it is extremely durable, and I have no worries about scratches.
What do you think about Software Version 13.22 - Backlight Bug? Your backlight always turn on when viewing maps. No way to turn it off.
Hi, sometimes when i walk, steps not counting properly, f.e. If my hand in the pocket and i walk 1 or 2 miles, on the watch i see only little steps counted. Is it some gps problems?
I took delivery of my Tactix 7 today, this is my first Garmin watch and it appears the display (indoors)is dim even with the backlight set to 100%, others noted the same thing and said it was the nature of the style of display, would like your opinion please.
It is a bit dim. Ultimately, I've never needed anything more or have noticed an issue through 3 different Garmins. During the day it should be plenty bright to read. Night time or low light is the only time I use my back light.
Good video as always brother
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching all the content I create. You are always the first to comment!
@@PreparedAirman your welcome
does the watch face come standard, or if not, how did you get that? im meaning the display youve chosen
The watch face show in this video is a free one on the "Garmin Face it" app.
It's called "digital for tactix D v2"
But in general, the watch comes standard with a dozen user customizable watch faces pre programmed in.
Its worth the upgrade
There is STILL so much gear for us to get into, I'm really looking into the Tactix 7 Solar Pro Ballistics.
Is it heavy? I was thinking on a Instinct 2 Tactical but this video just made my mind
It's 3.1 oz or 89g at first, it's noticeable, but after wearing it for a couple days, it fades away.
Can I put the display off (all black) and make it turn on with movement?
Thanks
You can't turn off MIP (memory in pixel trans-flective LCD) screen, since it is always on. This type of screen doesn't consume energy unless content of the screen is changes, so there is no need to turn if off.
thats a steep price tag for something that size
maybe at 600$ it would be a good purchase
My question is if I spend 1000$+ on this watch. How would I know it will last me 5+ years? Technology is always improving and I’m sure after couple years this watch will start lagging crazy forcing you to upgrade to the next generation.
I have a Garmin Tactix Bravo. They were released in 2016. It is still accurate and doesn't lag. The only reason I upgraded was for the HR monitor and dedicated maps. I honestly didn't "need" to upgrade, I just "wanted" too
What Laser Rangefinder do you pair with the Tactix7AB? And does it also send the direction along with range to the watch? Or does that have to be manually input still?
Here is the list of compatible devices>
Bushnell Nitro 1800
Leica Geovid Pro 32
Safran Vectronix Terrapin X
Sig Sauer KILO 2400 BDX
Sig Sauer KILO 3000 BDX
Sig Sauer KILO 5K BDX
SigSauer KILO 8K-ABS
Sig Sauer KILO 10K-ABS HD
Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB
It will send all range data but not wind. That will be manually imputed.
OR you can also add a Kestrel 5700 elite that will send wind data as well.
I've personally used a Sig kilo 3k from a friend and it works well. Unfortunately, my Sig 2800k isn't compatible.
$1800, but you get a flash light and gps!
What is the screen size from where the face meets the solar ring on both watches?
They are both the same screen size at 1.4" or 35.56mm.
Would this watch work for things like scouting hunting locations? I was considering a handheld Garmin GPS. But if this would work I’d consider it.
Yes, most definitely. If you were to hike in and scout for locations, you can easily save, label, and mark points with this watch. Then when it comes to the day of your hunt, you can navigate to any point you have saved. It will literally give you an arrow and a digital map to follow.
It's especially handy in the early mornings where you have no sunlight. Just check the arrow on the watch and start moving.
@@PreparedAirman Excellent. Thanks for the reply!
Update firmware 13.22 : Garmin has changed the backlight behavior :
" The new backlight behavior is the intended result for the v13.22 software update.
For example - the backlight will turn on when:
- Acquiring GPS to start an outdoor activity or when acquiring GPS to save a location waypoint.
- Viewing the Map whether by itself as a feature or within an activity.
- Going into the Sunrise & Sunset glance and viewing the Sun position menu on the map."
With this, Garmin has made this actually tactical watch unusable for the military, because there is no option to disable this. I look at the map in the field and give away my position by the light. Life threatening.
The problem is discussed in the forum, and Garmin's statement: "This backlight behavior is intentional and we have no plans to change it.
You have to change the light settings on each apo
@@muhammedmiah6169 No, the above behavior has been introduced with update to 13.22 from Garmin, and can NOT be disabled by the user !
What watch face are you using?
"Digital for TactixD v2"
Does that watch or any of their other watches have inreach satellite capability?
It can connect to a inreach mini if you own that device. But it will not operate standalone with out a Inreach on you.
@@PreparedAirman okay thanks, yeah that would be the topping on the cake if it did.
That watchface you have, does it drain battery faster? If so, how long with watch last with 100% charge?
It depends on what settings you have on. Constant heart rate and having Seconds turned on will drain the battery. But if you remove those features it will last about 22 days on normal mode.
@@PreparedAirmanHmm, so you lose one week of battery life? But still, 3 weeks is still amazing. I have Fenix 7X Pro so i was wondering about battery life.
My thanks for the information.
What screen is this? Know the name?
I'm not sure if it has a specific name, but the glass is Sapphire.
Does getting the nylon band wet destroy it??
I personally haven't had any issues over the years.
Way too expensive in the U.K. sadly.
A great watch for sure. It all came down to price for me and I bought an Instinct 2x Solar Tactical. Sometimes I wonder if I should have spent the extra, but I still love the Instinct 2. That Pink solar band is the high efficiency solar panel, but the entire black back of the screen is also a solar panel, but it's less efficient. That's at least what the case is, with my Instinct 2. My battery lasts at least a month. Yes the torch is very useful. It's not a gimmick at all. I looked at Apple watches, Suunto and others, but I think Garmin are heads and shoulders above the rest. If the Apple Ultra 2 had a battery that lasted a week, it would be a harder choice, but Garmin also look like real military style watches. Very much like a beefed up G Shock. As a non active Military person who is into differebt sports, the other option for me, would be the Enduro 2. Another beast of a watch.
So, which one should I buy?
The tactix delta and tactix delta are very similar, but the 7 adds touch screen ability and a few other items. Ultimately, it's what you think would best suit you. The tactix 7 it's currently the peak or preformence.
@@PreparedAirman I will ask more info to Garmin about Tactix 7 pro ballistic then. Thanks 😊
That face bad ass. nice.
Want to sell the delta? Awesome video!
Yes, the Delta is for sale.
Phone charges with artificial light also
Hello I have question regarding ABC widget. Are you able to set units (feet or meters) in altimeter? In mine Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Im not able to set units in ABC widget. Its possible to set only via System-Format-Units. If I want to change units in altimeter via ABC widget its not possible. I remember in the previous model Tactix Delta it was possible to change in Altimeter via ABC widget.
Yes, I'm able to change the altimeter units inside the widget.
@@PreparedAirman Thank you for your answer. It looks like that my watch doesnt work properly.
If you go to the dedicated altimeter widget, not the one that shows all three ABCs. It should look like a green chart. hit the start button it should say "calibrate" below that it should say "pan chart" and below that it should say "settings".
@@PreparedAirman Yes I also tried to change a units via Altimeter widget (not only in ABC) but units was not change. It looks like there is some bug or mistake in software in mine Garmin
Hmm that odd. Next thing I would try is update the watch and if that doesn't do it contact Garmin about a replacement.
no Amoled No Party...Next
The AMOLED edition came out 10 months after this video was released...
You should have got the Garmin Enduro but then again it doesn’t sound like you have the stamina.
Looked at it, but it seems to not have some of the features I was looking for. I was wanting more navigational and Ballistics features. I'm also not a hard-core runner. Maybe in the future.
What watch face is that
Name of watch face? 😂
Digital for tactixD V2