As stated in Garmin itself, this is a watch for people who do not walk on the beaten paths, but prefer to rely on instincts. The models of this series can boast shockproof properties that meet the high standards of the US Army (we are talking about MIL-STD-810G), are equipped with GPS and are sharpened to bring their owner to the necessary "control" point. For example, the Garmin Instinct model supports the Garmin TracBack mode, with which the user can place key points along the route traveled, so that, if necessary, they can return to the original place of dispatch.


In turn, Garmin Instinct Tactical watches are made with an eye on the military. They receive more accurate two-format GPS coordinates and support JUMPMASTER mode for calculating high-altitude ejection points in accordance with the specified coordinates. In addition, they can operate in the "invisible" mode, when the watch automatically turns off all active wireless connections and hides the user's location data using a dual-frequency GPS receiver. In addition to this, a special mode with minimal brightness can be activated in the monochrome screen so that the watch does not interfere with the operation of night vision goggles.

Mandatory attributes for this series are an altimeter, a barometer and a compass. Like most Garmin watches, the models are equipped with transreflective displays, work for a long time on a single charge and are able to measure the pulse rate, VO2 level, calorie consumption, etc. Garmin's proprietary application collects all the data and forms them in the form of visual charts and graphs.