# Solar-Powered Adventure Smartwatches The Garmin Instinct Solar Delivers Up to 50 Days of Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-instinct-solar References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/garmin-instinct-solar/) & [buy.garmin](https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/679335/pn/010-02293-10) The [Garmin Instinct](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartwatches) Solar smartwatch is one of the latest devices from the brand that will offer wearers with the ability to stay agile when spending extended periods out of the house in the field. The wearable is capable of delivering up to 24 days of use when in smartwatch mode indoors, while offering more than 50 days of use when exposed to sunlight in the great outdoors. The device is built with durability in mind, which includes military-grade standards for shock, water and thermal-resistance. Priced at $399, the Garmin Instinct Solar smartwatch features a tech-packed functionality that includes a three-axis compass, a barometric altimeter and even support for a number of [navigation satellite standards including GPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar), Galileo and GLONASS to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Smartwatches:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the smartwatch industry by integrating solar-powered technology to extend battery life. - **Extended Battery Life:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by developing devices that can last for extended periods without needing to be charged. - **Durability and Resistance:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the rugged device industry by creating durable and water-resistant smartwatches suitable for outdoor activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartwatches:** Integrating solar-powered technology in smartwatches to enhance battery life and improve outdoor functionality. - **Wearable Technology:** Developing wearable devices with extended battery life to offer convenience and versatility to users. - **Rugged Devices:** Creating durable and water-resistant smartwatches suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals in demanding environments. ## 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) - [Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-smartwatch.md) - [Dependable Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-vertical-2.md) - [Solar-Powered GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-etrex-solar.md) - [Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-7-amoled-edition.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) - [Squarish Sport-Ready Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-venu-x1.md)