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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch displaying the time and date, featuring a rugged design and solar charging capability.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Own every challenge with the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, a rugged GPS smartwatch built to endure with unlimited solar-powered battery life and military-grade durability. Whether you're pushing limits on the trail, in the gym, or off the grid, stay on track with multi-GNSS navigation, built-in sports apps, and 24/7 health monitoring—so nothing holds you back.

About Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is built for those who push limits and demand a watch that keeps up. With unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode via solar charging, it’s ready for every adventure—whether you're hiking rugged trails, hitting the gym, or tackling extreme environments. Multi-GNSS tracking, built-in sports apps, and 24/7 health monitoring ensure you stay on course, perform at your best, and understand your body like never before. Rugged, water-rated to 100 meters, and designed for endurance, this GPS smartwatch is your ultimate companion for owning every challenge.

Own Every Adventure

You’re ready for anything with the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. This rugged, solar charging GPS smartwatch is built tough to keep up with your active lifestyle and is available in two sizes to perfectly fit your wrist.

  • Unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging so you never stop exploring.
  • Built-in sports apps let you train your way, no matter where you are.
  • Smart notifications ensure you stay updated on what matters most.
  • Access more satellites for precise tracking in challenging environments.
  • 24/7 health monitoring helps you understand your body better every day.

Built for Extreme Endurance

You demand a watch that can handle the harshest conditions. Engineered for endurance, this smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and is thermal and shock resistant, ensuring it performs in every adventure.

  • Water-rated to 100 meters for all your aquatic adventures.
  • Thermal and shock resistant to withstand extreme conditions.
  • Durable fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant lens for long-lasting performance.

Express Your Unique Style

You set your own trends. Bold colors, high-contrast displays, and multiple size options let you show the world that you do things your way.

  • Vibrant color choices and high-contrast displays for a striking look.
  • Two size options ensure a perfect, comfortable fit on your wrist.

Never Stop, Go Longer

You keep going longer than ever with the power of solar charging. Enjoy unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and extend your adventures by managing power usage with smart controls.

  • Unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode thanks to solar charging.
  • Power manager helps extend battery life by optimizing settings and sensor usage.

Navigate Every Adventure

You always know where you are and how to get back. With access to multiple global navigation satellite systems and advanced sensors, your watch guides you through any terrain.

  • Multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for reliable positioning.
  • ABC sensors provide precise altitude, weather, and directional data.
  • TracBack® routing lets you retrace your route back to your starting point.
  • Reference point tracking helps you easily return to key landmarks like your car or trailhead.

Stay Connected Wherever You Go

You remain in touch with the world around you. With smart notifications, customizable apps, and secure payments, your watch keeps you connected no matter where your journey takes you.

  • Receive emails, texts, and alerts directly on your wrist.
  • Customize your experience with downloadable watch faces, data fields, and widgets from the Connect IQ™ Store.
  • Make secure, contactless payments quickly and effortlessly.
  • Send your live location to contacts during outdoor activities for added safety.
  • View your daily schedule with a dedicated calendar screen.
  • Sync all your health and fitness data in one comprehensive app.

Customize Your Training

You take charge of your fitness with a suite of built-in sports apps and adaptive workout features. Train smarter with personalized workouts that evolve with your performance and recovery.

  • Access preloaded activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, strength training, indoor climbing, virtual running, golf, yoga, and more.
  • Track HIIT workouts with adjustable rounds, work/rest intervals, and custom settings.
  • Monitor VO2 max to gauge your aerobic capacity and performance potential.
  • Receive daily workout suggestions that adapt to your progress and upcoming events.
  • Get recovery time recommendations based on training intensity, stress, and sleep quality.
  • Automatically distinguish between ascents and descents for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
  • Track mountain biking dynamics with specialized metrics that rate trail difficulty and smoothness.
  • Measure wrist-based running power to fine-tune your effort without extra accessories.

Master Your Health and Recovery

You understand your body better with continuous health monitoring. Detailed insights into your heart rate, stress levels, sleep, and energy reserves help you optimize every aspect of your performance.

  • Continuously track your wrist-based heart rate and receive alerts for abnormal levels.
  • Monitor stress through heart rate variability to understand if your day is calm or intense.
  • Analyze your sleep with a full breakdown of light, deep, and REM stages along with a dedicated sleep score.
  • Optimize your energy levels using Body Battery™ monitoring so you know when to be active or rest.
  • Use the Pulse Ox sensor to estimate oxygen absorption for altitude acclimation and sleep quality.
  • Estimate your fitness age based on your activity, heart rate, and body metrics, and get tips to improve it.
  • Track intensity minutes to monitor how much vigorous activity you’re achieving.
  • Utilize women’s health tracking to log menstrual cycles or pregnancy and receive tailored guidance.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Specifications

What You'll Love

  • Sleep Score and Insights: Yes
  • Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode): Up to 28 days (Unlimited with solar)
  • Daily Suggested Workouts: Yes
  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen: Yes
  • Garmin Pay™: Yes
  • Training Readiness: Yes
  • Training Status: Yes
  • Display Type: Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
  • Solar Charging: Yes
  • Water Rating: 10 ATM

General

  • Strap Material: Silicone
  • Lens Material: Power Glass™
  • Bezel Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
  • Case Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
  • QuickFit® Watch Band Compatible: Yes (22 mm)
  • Physical Size: 45 x 45 x 14.5 mm
  • Fits Wrists With a Circumference Of: 135-230 mm
  • Weight: 53 g
  • Display Size: Custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
  • Display Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion

Battery Life

  • Smartwatch Mode: Up to 28 days (Unlimited with solar)
  • Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 days (Unlimited with solar)
  • GPS Mode: Up to 30 hours (48 hours with solar)
  • Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours (370 hours with solar)
  • Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32 days (Unlimited with solar)

Charging

  • Charging Method: Garmin Proprietary Plug Charger
  • Memory/History: 32 MB

Clock Features

  • Time/Date: Yes
  • GPS Time Sync: Yes
  • Automatic Daylight Saving Time: Yes
  • Alarm Clock: Yes
  • Timer: Yes
  • Stopwatch: Yes
  • Sunrise/Sunset Times: Yes

Health & Wellness Monitoring

  • Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Yes (constant, every second)
  • Daily Resting Heart Rate: Yes
  • Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Yes (High & Low)
  • Respiration Rate (24x7): Yes
  • Fitness Age: Yes
  • Body Battery™ Energy Monitor: Yes
  • All-Day Stress: Yes
  • Relaxation Breathing Timer: Yes
  • Breathwork: Yes
  • Advanced Sleep Monitoring: Yes
  • Hydration Tracking: Yes (Garmin Connect™)
  • Women's Health Tracking: Yes (Garmin Connect™)
  • Health Snapshot: Yes

Sensors

  • GPS: Yes
  • GLONASS: Yes
  • Galileo: Yes
  • Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
  • Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor: Yes
  • Barometric Altimeter: Yes
  • Compass: Yes
  • Accelerometer: Yes
  • Thermometer: Yes

Daily Smart Features

  • Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+®
  • Connect IQ™ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets, Apps): Yes
  • Smart Notifications: Yes
  • Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text: Yes (Android™ only)
  • Morning Report: Yes
  • Calendar: Yes
  • Weather Forecasts: Yes
  • Battery Saver Mode: Customizable Low Power Watch
  • Controls Smartphone Music: Yes
  • Find My Phone: Yes
  • Find My Watch: Yes

Safety and Tracking Features

  • Incident Detection During Select Activities: Yes
  • Assistance: Yes
  • LiveTrack: Yes

Tactical Features

  • Dual Grid Coordinates: Yes
  • XERO™ Locations: Yes

Running Features

  • GPS-Based Distance, Time, and Pace: Yes
  • Running Dynamics: Yes (with compatible accessory)
  • Stride Length (Real-Time): Yes (with compatible accessory)
  • Cadence (Real-Time Steps per Minute): Yes
  • Race Predictor: Yes

Swimming Features

  • Open-Water Swim Metrics: Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, SWOLF, Calories
  • Pool Swim Metrics: Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, SWOLF, Calories
  • Stroke Type Detection: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly (Pool Swim Only)
  • Drill Logging: Yes (Pool Swim Only)

  • Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS Smartwatch (available in two sizes)
  • Charging/data cable
  • Documentation and user manual
  • Quick start guide
  • Warranty information

Customer Reviews

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Durable and Effective – Works Great!

Works great and durable.

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Long-Lasting Battery and Great Notifications

Have been using it for some time now and on average I get about 30 days of battery life(Without Solar as I am mostly night shift so could get more!) The functions are great and love the fact that all my applications allow for notifications. Nothing needs to be changed I love it!

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Reliable Garmin Smartwatch with Customizable Faces

I’ve had smart watches I was issued through the military before so that’s nothing new to me. This is therefore a more I formed review. When I got this watch I was pleasantly surprised by ease of use with respect to swapping through the menus and selecting what you need. Does take some time perhaps to memorize where to go for each item but that is to be expected. I mostly wanted this for the GPS with outdoor activity and the heart rate and fitness features. (Fitbit only ever broke after 3 months, that is to say stopped working out of the blue). The compass is on point and the heart rate monitor is spot on as well. One of the coolest things about this is that it connects to an app and you can look for even better watch faces that have exactly what you want to see on them instead of just the default, that’s the kind of support GARMIN gives with this. I got the watch face that displays heart rate, so I don’t have to swap through menus or use the app to see it in real time. The fit is great and the battery life is as well. You should be aware that some features use up more battery than others, such as active GPS etc, so if you use that you can expect the battery to drain a little bit more quickly. The only adjustment I needed to make was the charging cable, I needed to pinch the lip of the plug with needle nose pliers ever so GENTLY just to adjust them the tiniest amount so it seated properly in the watch which is one of the pictures. I am very happy with this purchase!

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Great Features and Comfortable Fit Watch

So far really like this watch, it has plenty of features. Pretty light compared to some of the other watches I have. Comfortable band. I got this to replace my old Garmin vivo smart that broke. I like the custom ability of the watch face to be laid out however you’d like.

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Versatile Watch with GPS and Night Vision

This watch has almost every feature I could want out of it. Its GPS function helped me to keep track of where I was during a 2 week field exercise. I just wish you could plot coordinates to navigate to. Build quality is great though, and the night vision mode works great, as does stealth mode.

Shipping & Delivery

  • 1. Order Confirmation

    Right after checkout you receive an email summarizing your purchase, billing & shipping details, and order number. Keep this message handy—it’s your receipt and first reference point.

  • 2. Processing

    Our team verifies payment, allocates stock, and preps the paperwork. If anything stalls (e.g., back‑order), we’ll reach out by phone or email with options.

  • 3. Packing & Labeling

    Products are securely boxed or palletized, then matched with the best carrier: small parcels go UPS/FedEx/USPS; bulky items ride LTL freight. Lead‑time estimates live on every product page.

  • 4. Shipping & Tracking

    As soon as your label prints, you’ll get a “Shipment on the way” email with tracking and a Bill of Lading (for freight). Follow the link to watch each scan in real time.

  • 5. Delivery

    • Small packages: arrive at your door with no signature required.
    • Freight: the local terminal calls to book a curbside appointment. Be present to sign, inspect, and note any damage before the driver leaves.
  • 6. Inspection, Support & Setup

    Open every box within 2‑3 days. If parts are missing or damaged, snap photos/video and email help@myfitnessoutlet.com—we’ll fast‑track replacements. Need assembly? Confirm your service date or tackle setup yourself.

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Do you offer a money‑back guarantee?

Yes. Try any product for 30 days. If it isn’t the perfect fit, return it in original condition for a full refund—no restocking fees. (Shipping fees apply only if the return isn’t due to our error or freight damage.)

Are your products covered by a warranty?

Absolutely. Every brand we carry comes with the manufacturer’s warranty—minimum 1 year, often longer on frames and motors. We’re an authorized dealer, so your warranty is 100 % valid. Need help with a claim? Our support team handles all paperwork for you.

Will you price‑match another store?

Yes. If you find an identical item in stock at a lower delivered price, send us the quote or link before you buy and we’ll match it. Our Price‑Match Guarantee protects you for 60 days after purchase as well.

Can I finance my order?

We partner with Shop Pay Installments to offer 0 % APR promos (on approved credit). Choose “Pay Monthly” at checkout to split the total into 3–24 equal payments—no hidden fees.

How long will my order take to arrive?

Processing: 1–3 business days. Transit: 3–14 business days for most U.S. addresses.
Need a precise ETA or have a deadline? Chat with us and we’ll confirm stock and carrier schedules before you buy.

Can I change or cancel my order after checkout?

Yes—if it hasn’t shipped yet. Contact us within 12 hours (small parcels) or before the Bill of Lading is generated (freight) and we’ll adjust or cancel at no cost. Once an item is in transit, standard return terms apply.

Do you provide inside delivery or assembly?

Standard freight is curbside. If you’d like room‑of‑choice delivery, white‑glove setup, or haul‑away of packaging, let us know—these services can be scheduled for an added fee at checkout or any time before the shipment reaches your local terminal.

Do you give discounts on bulk or commercial orders?

Yes. Gyms, hotels, schools, PT clinics, and corporate wellness centers qualify for volume pricing, custom quotes, and flexible NET 30 terms. Contact our commercial team at sales@myfitnessoutlet.com.

What if I don't like it?

Snap photos/video, note “DAMAGED” on the driver’s receipt, and email help@myfitnessoutlet.com within 48 hours. We’ll overnight replacement parts or send a brand‑new unit if needed—zero hassle to you.


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