GPS watches for hiking—like most fitness wearables—are a nearly ubiquitous piece of kit these days. While they can help you navigate off-trail terrain, they’re also be a valuable source of ...

For pacing, navigation, fitness stats and so much more, a GPS smartwatch is an essential accessory for every runner – and ...

The REI reviews section for the Forerunner is full of glowing reports from shoppers. One self-proclaimed “Garmin believer” ...

Read on for our review of the Apple Watch Series 10, which can track heart rate and running routes nearly as well as a dedicated GPS running watch. April 2025 GPS running watches represent a step ...

Runners were some of the first people to embrace smartwatches. I remember back when a “running watch” was a brick-like GPS device strapped to your wrist, and it was a game-changer when those ...

The watch also features standalone GPS, so you don't have to bring your ... function that lets you stash your phone at home,” says Men's Journal Senior Editor Sal Vaglica.

For more details, read how we test and rate products. We think the Garmin Fenix 7 (buy now) is the best running watch you can buy today. Rated for up to 89 hours of battery life with full GPS enabled, ...