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product_id: 721733063
title: "Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch"
brand: "garmin"
price: "7280 kr"
currency: DKK
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Garmin"
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# Multi-band GPS with SatIQ tech Solar-powered unlimited battery life MIL-STD-810 rugged & water-resistant Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** 7280 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕶️ Lead the pack with the ultimate tactical smartwatch—rugged, smart, and solar-powered for limitless adventure.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** 7280 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/721733063-instinct-3-tactical-edition-45mm-solar-charged-display-rugged-outdoor)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stealth & Safety Features:** Activate stealth mode, kill switch, and night vision compatibility to stay covert and secure in critical moments.
- • **Tactical-Grade Durability:** Built tough to MIL-STD-810 standards with a fiber-reinforced case and 10 ATM water resistance—ready for any environment.
- • **Unstoppable Solar Charging:** Keep going all day with solar-boosted battery life—never miss a beat on your mission or adventure.
- • **Precision Navigation Mastery:** Navigate like a pro with multi-band GPS, 3-axis compass, and barometric altimeter for pinpoint accuracy.
- • **Health & Connectivity On Point:** Track heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, and stay connected with smart notifications and Garmin Pay—performance meets lifestyle.

## Overview

The Garmin Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition is a 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch engineered for extreme conditions with MIL-STD-810 durability and 10 ATM water resistance. Featuring solar charging for extended battery life, advanced multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, and dedicated tactical tools like stealth mode, kill switch, and night vision compatibility, it’s designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Health monitoring, smart notifications, and Garmin Pay round out a feature-rich device built to keep you mission-ready and connected.

## Description

Dare for more with Instinct® 3 – Tactical Edition, the rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and a built-in flashlight. With a bolted construction, metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on the toughest missions. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Purpose-built tactical features include a rucking activity, stealth mode, kill switch and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app). Stay on track with a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter as well as multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries).

Review: Best MIP watch. Compared with Instinct 2, Coros Pace 3, Suunto 9 Peak Pro & Vertical - My priorities for a smart watch: 1) long battery life that I can use to track week-long backpacking trips. 2) a display that I can ALWAYS read. I don't like waiting for a display to light up; I don't need colors. 3) something that doesn't need to be charged often so I can sleep with it for my morning alarm and sleep tracking. My previous watch was an Amazfit Bip S (with a MIP display). It recently died after 4 years of use. I was looking for more to replace it. I compared 5 watches with MIP displays: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar and 2 Solar, Coros Pace 3, Suunto Vertical and 9 Peak Pro. The Garmin Instinct 3 was noticeably better than the Instinct 2: a crisper and more reflective display, better solar charging, snappier response (I noticed a little bit of lag switching screens sometimes), and that torch! Feature-wise and software, they looked identical. I think it wouldn't be worth upgrading from the Instinct 2, but since I was replacing a watch, the improvements in the Instinct 3 are worth the price difference. I wasn't going to go cheap if either Garmin was better than the others. (The Fenix is beyond what I want to spend.) The Instinct (both 2 and 3) is a cut above the Coros or Suunto in several ways: 1) while the display is smaller, it had a more reflective display that was easier to read in any light. Both 2 and 3 are more reflective than the others actually. (See attached photo.) 2) while the Garmin watch faces are not as pretty or even in color, almost all of the display fields on the watch face can be customized. I spent a while looking for watch faces for the Suunto and Coros with the fields I want and never found the "perfect" one, but with the Instincts, I could just select the data I want and place them on the screen. 3) the activity data screens are also very customizable with lots of options to choose from. I couldn't do this as well with the Coros and Suunto. I didn't realize how much I appreciated having customized fields and screens for hiking vs biking vs running until I could. 4) solid battery life, solar charging 5) thoughtful/useful features: lap stat announcements to your BT headset, shortcut to power saving mode, unusual tracking modes like expedition and area calc, double function of each button - short vs long press, a double-tap shortcut for the torch Otherwise, all five watches had similar features: activity tracking galore, sleep tracking, alarms and timers, stopwatch, compass, altimeter, barometer, etc. 2nd place: the Coros was the most visually appealing of the set. The Instincts have that rugged chunky look and a smaller monochrome display, while the Coros was sleek with an attractive display (for MIP). Although they were all "45mm" watches, the Coros had a lower profile on my wrist, and through a trick of design, it looked like it had a smaller bezel. (It wasn't.) Data fields were displayed in BIG readable fonts during activities. The scroll wheel and two buttons was probably the most fun interface to use. Scrolling and zooming is quite nice with a scroll wheel. The Suunto Vertical is very similar to the 9 Peak Pro. I got my hands on both. I don't think it is worth the 2x price difference so I only compared the 9 Peak Pro with the others.
Review: Outstanding Tactical Watch with Incredible Battery Life - The Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar is an exceptional smartwatch built for durability, reliability, and performance. The solar charging is a game changer, delivering incredible battery life that easily outlasts most smartwatches—perfect for outdoor adventures, training, and daily wear. The watch is rugged and military-grade tough, yet comfortable on the wrist. GPS tracking is accurate, and the tactical features like Stealth Mode, Night Vision compatibility, and Kill Switch add serious value for tactical or professional use. Health and fitness tracking are spot-on, including heart rate, stress, and activity monitoring. If you want a no-nonsense, ultra-durable smartwatch with excellent battery life and reliable performance, the Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and tactical users alike. 💪⌚

## Features

- Lead the mission with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Engineered with a supertough 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
- Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and a rucking activity
- Includes a preloaded Applied Ballistics solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app)
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
- Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
- Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
- 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with your compatible smartphone) and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0F674Y3FZ |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,583 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #43 in Smartwatches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,974) |
| Date First Available | April 24, 2025 |
| Item Weight | 52 Grams |
| Item model number | 010-02934-50 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 MB |
| Product Dimensions | 8.2 x 6.4 x 4.8 inches |
| Standing screen display size | 0.9 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 5 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Ion
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 MB
- **Operating System:** Garmin OS
- **Screen Size:** 0.9 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special Feature:** Activity Tracker, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications, Solar Charging
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+X8ju+dAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best MIP watch. Compared with Instinct 2, Coros Pace 3, Suunto 9 Peak Pro & Vertical
*by I***O on July 21, 2025*

My priorities for a smart watch: 1) long battery life that I can use to track week-long backpacking trips. 2) a display that I can ALWAYS read. I don't like waiting for a display to light up; I don't need colors. 3) something that doesn't need to be charged often so I can sleep with it for my morning alarm and sleep tracking. My previous watch was an Amazfit Bip S (with a MIP display). It recently died after 4 years of use. I was looking for more to replace it. I compared 5 watches with MIP displays: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar and 2 Solar, Coros Pace 3, Suunto Vertical and 9 Peak Pro. The Garmin Instinct 3 was noticeably better than the Instinct 2: a crisper and more reflective display, better solar charging, snappier response (I noticed a little bit of lag switching screens sometimes), and that torch! Feature-wise and software, they looked identical. I think it wouldn't be worth upgrading from the Instinct 2, but since I was replacing a watch, the improvements in the Instinct 3 are worth the price difference. I wasn't going to go cheap if either Garmin was better than the others. (The Fenix is beyond what I want to spend.) The Instinct (both 2 and 3) is a cut above the Coros or Suunto in several ways: 1) while the display is smaller, it had a more reflective display that was easier to read in any light. Both 2 and 3 are more reflective than the others actually. (See attached photo.) 2) while the Garmin watch faces are not as pretty or even in color, almost all of the display fields on the watch face can be customized. I spent a while looking for watch faces for the Suunto and Coros with the fields I want and never found the "perfect" one, but with the Instincts, I could just select the data I want and place them on the screen. 3) the activity data screens are also very customizable with lots of options to choose from. I couldn't do this as well with the Coros and Suunto. I didn't realize how much I appreciated having customized fields and screens for hiking vs biking vs running until I could. 4) solid battery life, solar charging 5) thoughtful/useful features: lap stat announcements to your BT headset, shortcut to power saving mode, unusual tracking modes like expedition and area calc, double function of each button - short vs long press, a double-tap shortcut for the torch Otherwise, all five watches had similar features: activity tracking galore, sleep tracking, alarms and timers, stopwatch, compass, altimeter, barometer, etc. 2nd place: the Coros was the most visually appealing of the set. The Instincts have that rugged chunky look and a smaller monochrome display, while the Coros was sleek with an attractive display (for MIP). Although they were all "45mm" watches, the Coros had a lower profile on my wrist, and through a trick of design, it looked like it had a smaller bezel. (It wasn't.) Data fields were displayed in BIG readable fonts during activities. The scroll wheel and two buttons was probably the most fun interface to use. Scrolling and zooming is quite nice with a scroll wheel. The Suunto Vertical is very similar to the 9 Peak Pro. I got my hands on both. I don't think it is worth the 2x price difference so I only compared the 9 Peak Pro with the others.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Tactical Watch with Incredible Battery Life
*by R***L on December 14, 2025*

The Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar is an exceptional smartwatch built for durability, reliability, and performance. The solar charging is a game changer, delivering incredible battery life that easily outlasts most smartwatches—perfect for outdoor adventures, training, and daily wear. The watch is rugged and military-grade tough, yet comfortable on the wrist. GPS tracking is accurate, and the tactical features like Stealth Mode, Night Vision compatibility, and Kill Switch add serious value for tactical or professional use. Health and fitness tracking are spot-on, including heart rate, stress, and activity monitoring. If you want a no-nonsense, ultra-durable smartwatch with excellent battery life and reliable performance, the Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and tactical users alike. 💪⌚

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally – The Updated Instinct I’ve Been Waiting For! (Garmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED – Neotropic)
*by H***R on January 10, 2026*

I’ve been rocking the original Tactical Instinct for many years now, and that beast has been absolutely bulletproof – still going strong after all this time, which is rare for any smartwatch. But I’ve been itching for an update, especially one with a vibrant screen, and the Garmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED in Neotropic finally delivers. This thing is a massive step up while keeping that rugged Instinct DNA I love. The 1.3-inch AMOLED display is gorgeous – bright, colorful, and super easy to read even in direct sunlight or low light. It’s a huge improvement over the old monochrome screen without sacrificing too much battery life (I’m getting solid multi-week usage in smartwatch mode). The health and training features are next-level: • Advanced wrist-based heart rate monitoring that’s accurate during workouts and all-day tracking. • Pulse Ox (blood oxygen) for around-the-clock monitoring – great for sleep insights and altitude adventures. • Enhanced sleep tracking, stress monitoring, Body Battery energy levels, and HRV status. • Tons of built-in sports apps, adaptive training plans via Garmin Coach, daily suggested workouts, and detailed metrics for running, cycling, HIIT, and more outdoor activities. Plus, it keeps all the tough stuff: military-grade durability, multi-band GPS, built-in LED flashlight (super handy), metal-reinforced bezel, and that classic Instinct toughness. The Neotropic colorway looks sharp too – that vibrant green/twilight combo stands out without being flashy. The watch itself is outstanding – highly recommended if you’re coming from an older Instinct like I am. The only downside? Amazon’s delivery. It took 12 days to arrive, which feels excessive in 2026. Tracking showed it bouncing from the West Coast (Cali) to the East Coast (Maryland) before finally landing in Florida. I’ve noticed this happening more often with Prime orders lately – maybe it’s just bad luck, but it was frustrating. Not the watch’s fault, though! If you’re after a rugged, feature-packed update to the Instinct series with that beautiful AMOLED screen, this is it. Worth every penny. 🚀 I might upload some pics later if I can do it justice!

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