# Tough Outdoor-Ready Smartwatches The Garmin Instinct 2 Maintains a Military-Grade Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-instinct-2 References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/garmin-instinct-2/) & [garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775421/pn/010-02626-10) The Garmin Instinct 2 smartwatch has been introduced by the brand as a [rugged wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra-3) that will provide users with the ability to stay connected when encountering harsh conditions. Characterized by its [military-grade design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-gs3-ultra), the smartwatch comes in a range of color and size options to choose from including a 40mm unisex model -- the Instinct 2S. The wearable will offer up to 100-meters of water resistance and maintains its 810 military standard ruggedness to ensure it's ready for the trail. The Garmin Instinct 2 smartwatch offers a wide range of updated when it comes to [activity specific tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570), while also adding in Garmin Pay for easy payment transactions and Incident Detection to keep the wearer safer during adventures. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rugged Smartwatches:** There is an opportunity to create more durable and sturdy wearable devices for individuals who face rugged working or outdoor conditions. - **Activity-specific Tracking:** Developing wearables that cater to specific activities such as hiking, swimming, and running can provide users with more accurate metrics and a better overall experience. - **Safety Features:** Incorporating more safety features into wearables such as incident detection can provide a sense of security for individuals during outdoor or high-risk activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can benefit from creating more rugged and durable smartwatches that cater to the needs of individuals who experience extreme outdoor conditions. - **Fitness Technology:** The fitness technology industry has an opportunity to create more specialized wearables that focus on activity-specific tracking for activities such as hiking, swimming, and running. - **Safety Equipment:** The safety equipment industry can take advantage of the incorporation of safety features into wearables such as the Garmin Instinct 2 to provide individuals with a sense of security during high-risk activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartwatches.md) - [24-Day Battery Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3.md) - [Solar-Powered Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3-tactical.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-fenix-8.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition.md) - [Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-7-amoled-edition.md) - [Marine-Specific Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-quatix-8-pro.md) - [Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-smartwatch.md) - [Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra-2.md)