Garmin Tactix Delta: After Action Report is it worth it?
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I Just purchased the Garmin Tactix 7 pro solar Ballistics last week and will be testing it head to head with the Tactix Delta.
That’s the same one I just got a couple weeks ago and loving it! Except for one thing
When you pull up the Dual Grid via Hot Key while on main screen, and press “Save Location” … it does not save. I pointed this out to Garmin and they were able to replicate the issue - hopefully they’re working on fixing it now.
I brought mine back in October. I love it. But I hate that it freezes on me and I have to turn it off to reset it.
@@Crixus0341 that’s not normal. You sure it isn’t being caused by an app you installed or something?
@@mothersmilk8370 you think so! I just recently reseted the watch. I’ll wait a little to see if it happens again
I got the Garmin tactic 7 pro ballistic as well. Do you think its the best smart watch for a SHTF scenario? Or backpacking for several weeks or months at a time. What do you think of the marq series?
Garmin Tactix 7 has just been released as of April 2022. I will be getting my hands on it to test and compare soon.
@@AFGixxeR88 The Delta has a color screen, but no touch screen. I myself have the Bravo, and I'm very tempted to get a newer version of the Tactix myself.
Which watch face are you using?
These Garmin watches - while feature rich, look like souped up Casio watches….$1,299 for that screen type / resolution is wild…
@@Damian_S_The screen is a very intentional choice. They do sell the Epix which is an AMOLED version of the Fenix 7 watch, the watch that the Tactix 7 is based off of. If you compare battery life of the Fenix vs the Epix, even in the new pro models where they managed to optimize the Epix a bit better, the Fenix blows the Epix out of the water despite basically being the same watch other than screen especially once you turn on always on displayon the Epix, which is just the default for the Fenix. The MiP Transflective display may not be the prettiest, but it's direct sunlight readability and low power consumption translates to a watch with an always on display that runs for weeks on an approximately 500mah battery. My Fenix 6x Pro runs for 22 days, or 40+ hours when connected to a GPS, that's very important if you spend multiple hours or days off-grid, even recreationally. That means when your phone dies after a day or two you still have a reliable GPS device strapped to your wrist that can get you out if you ever get lost while backpacking, hunting or in the case of this channel, out on a mission. If I'm at all honest, I prefer the way it looks anyway, my whole job is staring at screens and I don't really want to look at one on my wrist.
My suggestion is if you are not active police or military you probably won't have much use for the military specific features of the Tactix, not access to military or police discounts, and that the cheaper Fenix will probably more than cover your needs since it shares a lot of the same functions as the Tactix.
The Delta is definitely worth. I’ve used it hard and it’s constantly impressing me and everyone else.
Wanted one of these for a while, just pulled the trigger and bought the Tactix Delta Solar with Applied Ballistics version!!! glad to see I wont regret it!!
Thank you for your service! Fellow german soldier here, looking into the Tactix Delta, the Tactix 7 and the Instint Solar 2 currently. All such wonderful watches. Thank you for this great in-dept review from a military viewpoint!
All are great choices! I also had the pleasure of working with a good bunch of German soldiers when I was deployed to the middle east. I greatly enjoyed their company, stories and great work ethic! I miss working with all of you!
@@PreparedAirman Thank you! It's always a pleasure working with our partners, but especially with the US Soldiers!
What did you pick?
Love your Content, your Military Perspective is another aspect Garmin should take notes from for amongst their EDC use case’s. Garmin has continued to Improve their Tactix series’s watches and you are going to Love the New Tactix 7 and feature set’s. The Tactix Features are Amazing, the Extended Battery Life, the Bright White and Green Flashlight’s are very useful and the Multi-GNSS GPS is even more Accurate! and they added Aviation/Fly feature set that definitely serves its purpose. I am USAF Retired now, but will Always carry that “Deployment & Field Duties” Preparedness mindset. God Bless and Thank you got your service my fellow Airmen!
(Looking forward to your initial thoughts and long term review on your New Tactix 7.)
Ive had my Tactix charlie since 2019. Had it recently covered under warranty. Garmin stands by their products and im a lifelong Garmin user now. I dont really use the watch to it potential though. The NVG mode is nice for when im flying at night, so i dont blume out my goggles.
I payed the extra and got the ballistics version... best money I ever spent
Ballistic version ? You like it ? Does it help with hold overs ? Different rifles ?
@@mikeyob4271 it's kinda like the strelok calculator, but on a watch.. just input your data .. doesnt help with windage.. but I can save multiple rifles and I don't have to do the math on the spot.. I find it handy
Nice review. I work, and play in austere environments. Very similar to what you do. I'm also an avid outdoorsman, and runner. So I need a watch that can keep up with my life. I'm currently rocking the Fenix 6 pro and was looking to upgrade to the Tactix line. I was looking at the Delta, until they announced the Tactix 7. So that's what I'm looking to get. I'll be looking forward to your review of the Tactix 7 or (Echo), I really wished they would have stuck with the military phonetic alphabet theme. 👍
Got me the new Garmin instinct 2 solar. Love it so far. Did a 3 week ftx and it never died on me. In fact there was a point last June in where I had so much sunlight exposure the battery symbol turned to infinite somehow
True! i bought this watch ONLY because it is the most beautiful watch design ever!
Dude $1100 is foshizzle a hella stack of greens to drop on a watch, so really glad it worked for you. Stay safe on active mah bro.
Yeah it took many months of saving to get to the point that I could afford it. I even skipped a generation (Tactix Charlie) lol
Great watch. I will buy it if 47mm. that's why im with Fenix 6 . and planing to get Fenix 7 in 47mm.
I love it I just knew it is ideal for military personal. The best watch. I think all soldiers must have one.
Had this watch in the Ballistic Solar. Loved it! Never put a scratch on it so much so that it looked brand new.
All past tense because it died. It’s rated for 300 meters of water. I did a few free dives while swimming in the ocean (not SCUBA diving) to about 70 feet…not even 25 meters…and it simply had a black screen by the return of the fourth dive. Thoughts crossed my mind if a NAVY SEAL had to rely on this equipment given it was the ballistic version. Or the ARMY Combat Dive Unit.
Well at least Garmin Customer Service was easy even though I called from half way around the world. Sent the unit back to the US with my son and another (hopefully new unit) is already on the way.
Love this Garmin, but will never free dive with it again. Just worried for that operator who might rely on its’ performance coming out of the deep water insertion.
Any wrist watch rated at 30 Bar or 300m should at least reach 30meters depth while scuba diving and this is the average depth. This is all info I nedeed. No Garmin for me as I considered buying one. I have Citizen Sky Chrono Radio Controled which I took multiple time at free dive and never had an issue it's rated at 200meters.. Citizen watches are great quality and solar powered.
@@The_Touring_Jedi
Totally agree. I do have the replacement and can’t complain about customer service, but it’s as if they knew this was/is a problem. The instructions do say not to dive (SCUBA) with the watch, but I really thought a free dive would be ok.
Not knocking Garmin. They’re good at what they’re famous for…navigation, but for operators…it’s probably important that it’s durable.
Glad it helped you decide.
Great review, I just picked up the Tactix 7 Pro and can see it’s going to be with me for some time.
Damn, that thing is super slick. Thanks for the detailed-yet-concise over/review. Outside my budget at the moment, but something to save for. Thanks again!
Ooof. Too poor for that one. *clings to Foretrex 401 and G-Shock Ranger School Special*
100 meters? I'm hoping that it was just a lemon that I got. I had bought the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar with Ballistic. I love the watch. It does everything it says. GPS is great. Navigation is great. Tracking is great. Ballistic is accurate to 1/2 MOA. Fitness is great. It's a great watch. But for those military guys who are involved in maritime assignments....be cautioned. I was in SE Asia doing some diving. Now Garmin says do not dive with this watch, but it is rated for 100 meters. Anyway, during our relaxation time we were doing some snorkling. That quickly became challenges to how far someone could free dive. So...I hit about 75 feet (far less than 100 meters) four different times. When I went to take off the watch to put on dive computers...I noticed it was dead. I thought the charge had died, but it is solar and I have never run out of charge. So....my worst fear came true. It was dead.
As far as charging it with solar.... It will do that. I typically put the watch in battery saving mode when I charge in bright sunlight, but it will charge fairly well when you minimize the watch functions.
I would just be careful if you're involved in maritime operations. The watch may let you down if you come out of the water and it's dead weight.
I will say Garmin replaced it without question. I'm wearing it now, but I'll never take it into water deeper than 20 feet.
An extremely nice watch, i just wish there was a more secure alternative to Bluetooth.
Something encrypted, that only sends data when necessary, that can't be detected by other devices once your phone is connected to it.
I just turn my Bluetooth off and then turn it back on when nessesary
Good video as always brother thanks have a good week
I am glad I found your channel how much information and knowledge and thanks for serving just wondering about your watch what do you have your backlight sent to your gestures maybe you could do a video since everyone is into these nice expensive watches thanks again
Thank you for this very good review
Thanks for the detailed review of the watch, it looks amazing. Which watch face are you using? Thanks.
Phoenix V2
And Digital for Tactix D V2 are the two I normally use.
I have a garmin instinct. Garmin makes good products.
Garmin tactics six pro ballistic solar is going for a good price and I believe is Holding pretty well for 800 bucks considering when it first came out.
Yeah you can definitely find some good deals recently. I just purchased the Tactix 7 Pro Solar Ballistics edition and will be reviewing it. I'm definitely impressed.
Great review
Lol I have the forerunner 55 and the Garmin solar instinct lol trying to convince myself to no buy the Garmin montana 750i lol . Handheld gps Garmin is tempting. But problem with the handheld 750i is you have to probably hand carry it if on a nature hike lol I know that sounds contradictory. Perhaps if they make a Garmin sports armband for the Montana GPS 750i then I may get it lol. Great vid man ✌🏿 from a army vet lol
Lol ....
garmin is a better brand of watches for this type of purpose.
in the unit we used the Suunto for some time but this watch beat it definitely, and I don't think anyone today will be able to offer better 👍🤙
Thank you. Which watchface are you using?
I sleep with this watch! 😂
Me too. It is my 24/7 watch. Awesome.
A great review! Thank you for serving our country! One quick question for you..so I guess for an ordernary person who is not in the military, the ballistics version of this watch is not really worth it..is it? I mean, the longest range that I have the access to here where I live is 350 yards..is the ballistics algorithm more useful for 1,000+ yards?..I would hate to spend the extra money for a feature that I would rarely use..Would it be cool to have it and than say to people that you have it...yeah!, but the practicality of it is the question. What is your take on this? Thanks a lot!
In my opinion if you do not shoot long range alot or it is your main hobby/profession I personally wouldn't get it. It is a good system that is reliable but most don't need it. I shoot long range(500m+ )fairly often but I haven't had the need to go away from my paper dope charts. Save the money for something else your looking into.
@@PreparedAirman Thank you sir! You answered my question.
Wish it was a bit smaller. I have small wrists looks like it would be unstable on mine.
Just bought mine o e week ago
Have u gotten ur hands on the tactic7 solar yet? If so, test the solar charging and compare to mine. I posted it on my ch
Great review! How were you able to program the lock-keys function on those two particular buttons? I have been trying to do the same thing. Thank you!
Nevermind -- I just held the 'up' key, went into the 'system' settings, and then set the hot-keys there!
Hold menu>System>Hot keys> Start+Down >select Lock/Unlock Keys
Hello, would you recommend me to buy Tactix 7 pro because I ordered it from Amazon and is there a difference between them, where is the delta from the battery or other additions? Thank you?
How do I get the tactix delta watch face you have in this video..
hey sir, which watch face do you use? I’m using Simply TBD on mine, I really like it, but yours is pretty spiffy too 🤙🏻
Phoenix V2 is the watch face I use most of the time.
@@PreparedAirman thank you sir!
Thanks for sharing that info! What watch face is that you have?
The main one I use is "Phoenix V2" Slightly modified.
@@PreparedAirman thanks! How is it on battery consumption?
It's good for me. About 18 days with normal use. I have had some others that are much worse.
@@PreparedAirman that works
Thanks again
Your with the salvation army infantry?
Do you have to have watch connected to phone for gps and maps to work?
What features do not work without phone?
No you dont need it to be connected to your phone it works full independently.
How does it rate with activity, such as workouts i.e. running, bike riding weight lifting ?
In my experience, it is very accurate. It's not 100% but pretty close in tracking repetitive motions.
I started "strength" activity and then did a leg workout without telling it anything specific. Later I went to review and it showed that active muscles were quads, glutes and hamstrings. Amazing!
will its map work in other contries
How big are your wrists? Mine are on the smaller side as well, and worried that it will look like a hockey puck.
I too have small wrists. It's a bit lager of a watch but I have got use to it fairly quickly. but then again I'm married with two kids so I don't really care what it looks like on me lol
@@PreparedAirman Did you go with the sapphire model?
Why do you Carry your magazine down ? Rifle magazine, Lead down. In plate carrier.
Thank you for your service friend.
I'm don't exactly understand what you question is.
@@PreparedAirman
Sorry, on your planet carrier I noticed that you Carry your magazines down. Why ?
Military standard. And it protects the rounds from random debri/weather from compromising the ammunition.
@@PreparedAirman
Thank you, I was worried about dirt, grabbing a half empty mag. Thank you for your time. I like my magazine up.
@@PreparedAirman
An dirt in the bottom of the magazine pouch. Dust,crap. Thank you again.
Where can i find that display u have, i have a tactix delta my self :)
It's Called "Digital for TactixD V2 Beta"
Which watch face are you using in this video?
"Digital for TactixD v2"
What is that background of your watch?
Phoenix V2 is the watch face
What watch face is that? I can’t find that on mine.
Use the Garmin app "Face It" it should be under Phoenix V2
What watch face is that? I can't find it
"Digital for Garmin tactix D V2"
I'm sure if you go on some mission that officers would give you too cary watch and use stealth mode. Si somebody can find you cosnof your garmin . Sory but that watch is good for pain ball killers exe. And others but watch is only god for one thing .
I want this watch so bad. But my small wrists say no
I have the same problem. But you get use to it after awhile.
What’s the watch face at 0:07?
Phoenix V2
Thanks a lot man
how about wearing that inside sauna and hottub?
I've used it In a hottub before. It's rated to 140F.
Who are you,?
PreparedAirman, who are you?
Jesus Christ mr rambles over here
I'd recommend Tiktok for people with short attention spans.
1100 usd?....that for rich mercenary and wanabe rich boy i guess...no offense
It's not for everyone but if you need the features and have the budget it's a good option.
Aars are pointless
Depends on your context
@@PreparedAirman outside of the military. Aars are useless.
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