--- title: "Garmin Black Friday: Smartwatches, Fish Finders, and More" description: "During the Garmin Black Friday sale you'll find discounts on GPS dog collars, handheld units, fishfinders, satellite messengers, and more." date: "2024-11-22" modified: "2024-11-22" authors: - name: "Ashley Thess" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/ashley-thess/" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/garmin-black-friday/" categories: - "Gear" tags: - "Gear Reviews" --- # Garmin Black Friday: Smartwatches, Fish Finders, and More ![We tested the Garmin TT15x collar.]() *The Garmin TT15x* Garmin makes some of our favorite adventure electronics, and Black Friday is the right time to invest in pricey outdoor tech. We found some of our favorite field-tested devices discounted for the Garmin Black Friday sale. Check out our reviews and the best deals below. ## Smartwatches ![Hunter wears Garmin Instinct GPS watch.]() *The waypoint features on the Instinct's Hunt GPS activity mode help you drop specific pins, like "Covey" and "Upland game," not unlike the onX Hunt app. Natalie Krebs* - [Garmin Venu 3]() - [Garmin fenix 7X Pro Solar Multisport GPS Smartwatch]() - [Garmin fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Titanium Multisport GPS Smartwatch]() - [Garmin Instinct 2 Solar]() - [Forerunner 265S]() - [Descent G1 Solar]() Many of the Instinct 2 Series features that are most useful to hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts are the same ones that the first-gen watch was built around. The new Instinct still offers GPS features like Track Me, and will pair with an [inReach device]() and [Garmin’s dog trackers]()**.** I tracked a trail run using both my gen-one [Instinct Solar]() and the new 2S Solar to track a trail run, with identical tracking results. There’s a lot to love about the new Instinct 2 Series, but much of what the watch appears to do best is what it’s always done: It’s a low-maintenance, feature-rich, durable smartwatch for anyone who spends lots of time outside. *—Natalie Krebs* **Read Next:** [The Garmin Instinct Solar 2 Series Is a Rugged, Customizable Smartwatch with an “Unlimited” Battery Life]() ## Satellite Messengers ![Garmin inReach MINI 2 with on-board compass]() *The Garmin inReach MINI 2 features a new electronic compass. Tyler Freel* - [inReach Mini 2]() - [inReach Messenger]() - [Garmin Overlander]() Through several years of using Garmin GPS units in remote places and harsh climates, I’ve found the Garmin inReach devices to be durable and dependable. The optimized battery power and user-friendly on-device navigational features make the Mini 2 an even more useful and versatile unit. It’s one of the best handheld GPS options available for anyone looking for a lightweight, compact, and dependable satellite communicator. *—Tyler Freel* **Read Next:** [The Garmin inReach MINI 2 Packs Upgraded Features into a Familiar, Handy Device]() ## Fish Finders ![Best portable fish finders]() *The author found the Garmin unit to be the easiest to use. Jim Edlund* - [Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 73cv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with GT20-TM Transducer and Navionics+ U.S. Inland Mapping]() - [Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 54cv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with GT20-TM Transducer and Navionics+ US Coastal and Great Lakes Mapping]() - [Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with GT20-TM Transducer and Navionics+ U.S. Inland Mapping]() - [STRIKER Cast GPS]() - [ECHOMAP Ultra 2 12" Chartplotters]() - [Garmin Force Trolling Motor]() - [LiveScope Plus Ice House System]() - [LiveScope Plus System]() - [Panoptix PS22-IF Ice Fishing Bundle]() The first thing I noticed upon turning on the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 73CV is just how clear and crisp the ClearVu sonar display is, featuring high-contrast vivid scanning sonar palettes that make it easier than ever to distinguish fish and structure. The unit also features pre-loaded LakeVu g3 inland maps, BlueChart g3 coastal charts, and a worldwide basemap that supports Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ marine cartography. So the maps for where I tested it — the Mississippi River — were pretty good. *—Jim Edlund* **Read Next:** [Best Portable Fish Finders]() ## More Outdoor Tech ![A dog wearing a gps collar.]() *The Garmin TT15X was named the most accurate in our test of GPS dog collars. Natalie Krebs* - [Garmin TT15x GPS dog collar]() - [Xero X1i Crossbow Scope]() - [eTrex Solar GPS Handheld Navigator]() While bird hunters and houndsmen will appreciate the feature-packed TT15X (with an advertised 9-mile range in the best conditions), this collar would also work well for a dedicated blood tracking dog and his handler, thanks to its waypoint functionality and detailed tracks. The TT15x’s GPS was the clear accuracy winner, with nuanced tracking that showed my dog’s every move. The GPS tracking interface is info-packed and intuitive, with multiple displays to track your dog, including maps. *—Natalie Krebs* **Read Next:** [Best GPS Dog Collars, Tested and Reviewed]() ## Author Ashley Thess is a gear writer for Outdoor Life. Originally from Missouri, she now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she keeps an unruly gear closet. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]()