Casio ProTrek: Best Outdoor Watch Made?

[@LanningKann]

Found a 3100YB-1 at Costco.ca for $239.00 Canadian which is a total steal. They have the 300 in black with and orange bezel for $149 Canadian as well. Your video sold me on the series. I’ve not gelled with G-shocks as much as I want to. I just had a green Rangeman which was awesome but my wife commented that it looked like I was headed to war lol. I needed a more subdued watch with the same basic ABC that could be worn as an EDC. Back in my military days I wore a G-Shock in the field but lost it. Hopefully the Protrek will stick with me.

[@alexgempfer937]

I have been extensively using mine PRW-3000 for around 5 years now. Tough solar, wave ceptor, altimeter, barometer, compass. It was with me on every continent and some islands while mountaineering, spearfishing, hunting, even street fighting. The no1 outdoor watch for me, and yes I despise all the gps smart watch which last no longer than a few days.

[@emdblyou]

Same here. I've tried 3 smart watches. Apple Watch - battery sucks and it's just an extension of my phone which already does everything. Garmin - it was ok, but still had to charge it once a week and it had some weird software glitches... and finally I said I'll try Amazfit, just so I have a "smart watch" for notifications. Had to charge it even more often and again some weird glitches, and in the end all these "smart watches" are made to become obsolete. I said screw it. Time to upgrade my existing tough solar watch I picked up at a thrift store for $15. Just wanted something little more tough although that one survived a bunch of hits , but the screen is now scratched to hell. Anyway, tough solar all the way. No need to charge, no need to change batteries, worry free watch. Love it.

[@aermotors]

Damn you and all the watch porn. I went back and re-watched all these Casio videos and spent quite a bit on Amazon. Well done sir.

[@premixpeter1972]

This is why I love nutnfancy reviews. No BS, very informative, and not in the pocket of anyone. Functionality of a product, especially an outdoor product, should be the single most important aspect of its design. I currently wear a Casio Tough Solar watch that only cost me 29 dollars. From a fellow Utahn, keep it up nutn!

[@nathanvess4035]

My wife just bought me the Casio Pathfinder PAG-240T for my birthday. I admit that i'm not a huge watch guy but this watch does everything!

[@Spike-13]

Just got one for Christmas! I love it so far. Like you said, really easy to read and fairly intuitive to set. Not to mention super comfortable. I usually go for analog watches but I'm really digging this one!

[@emdblyou]

Same here!

[@Spike-13]

@@emdblyou been using it daily as my only watch for 3 years and its a great watch! Built like a tank!

[@233kosta]

I love this move into watches, compliments the rest of the content on your channel really well!

[@RockyMountainMotorHead]

Hey TNP nation, its 11/16/16 and the Pro-Trek is a daily deal for black Friday on Amazon. There are huge discounts on multiple models. I picked up a white with negative display for just 70.99. Thought this might help some of you today.

[@willemtecumseh2019]

Bought one of these back shortly after this vid came out. Been my constant companion since. It's now seen Glacier, Olympic, and New Zealand. Screw through bars work excellent with a nato strap. The original band didn't last me a year. It was decent quality, I'm just rough on them.

[@GeoFry3]

I regularly scuba dive with my PRW-2500T ProTrek. 90ft is the deepest I've taken in the past year. Even my old beat up PAW1300T-7V "Pathfinder" is still going strong after 7 years. It's joined me on at least a hundred dives, several deployments, and everything else outside. It has been beaten so badly that it's probably on it's 4th set of aircraft safety wire (to hold the wrist ban on, the pins holes have given up the ghost a long time ago.) Both are solar version, never have to worry about batteries.

[@MrKeys57]

i have the Protrek PRW-3500-1ER, 200m WR -- also great, never fails- i love the Protrek-series! - greetings, Levi

[@sauceLegs]

welp nutn, after like 5 watch videos in the past month or 2 with countless incredible options, I've settled on the 9400 rangeman. absolutely cannot wait!

[@ilovehotdogs125790]

nice choice

[@StartUpSurvival]

Enjoying the watch reviews. Keep it up! Future idea for a video: knife & watch combinations that excite you lol :)

[@anthonyromano8565]

Suunto Core all black is for the stealth level man.

[@yourtube5932]

I've broken too many Suunto watches.

[@ToroMoto]

I literally added one to my cart on amazon yesterday! I didn't buy it yet because I wanted to do a little more research. I'm glad to see you doing these watch vids nutn!

[@Ramsword]

I had a pro trek about 10 years ago, it'd probably still be around had I not lost it. Anyway, I have an old Casio GWM5600-1 with solar power and atomic/radio. Had it for about 6 years, never changed battery, it's always on H and there's not even a need to make sure it charges by putting it in the sun, it eventually gets enough sunlight anyway so you never have to worry. It's no pro trek, just what I need, not too expensive but same tech (maybe a bit older versions) when it comes to battery etc. But for those who need or want a pro trek, they're awesome so go get one!

[@victorcreed8856]

Great watches! I'm a bit of a Casio fanatic. I have 12 Casios, including 2 Pro-treks. Also, if your viewers are interested in an outdoor watch at a lower price point, they should check our the Casio twin sensor (sgw-100). It's a "baby" Pro-trek, compass, thermometer, 200m water resistance for $50CAD...so about $4USD. No barometer or altimeter, no multiband 6, no solar power, but still a heavy hitter at the price point.

[@mikebot1093]

Your reviews are leading me to add some Casios to the watch collection! These feature length watch reviews are really nice.

[@hm.2173]

just got a prw-6000 for my birthday. Such a great watch. good stuff as always nutn'! im loving the watch reviews, looks like you guys are having fun with it.

[@Steve_Farwalker]

26:54 ALWAYS use current declination when navigating. In some parts of our globe, you can be off more than 20 degrees if you do not adjust for declination.

[@1vw4me]

The very best of the Casio Protrek is the PAW-2000. This one allows you to put your own band on it because it has screw-in lugs. So you can put on any NATO or ZULU strap you want! It's also the best display, and the thinnest. Check it out.

[@StartUpSurvival]

32:30 "eye is in the value of the beholder" - Nutnfancy aka Yoda.

[@74Hobbes]

I've been rockin' a Casio G-shock atomic solar (black) for 5 years now and totally diggin' it! Got it for Father's Day for going out and adventuring. Nice review bro!

[@l84cabo]

Once you have an atomic and solar watch you'll never want to go back. Freaking awesome! Never have to worry about setting it or damn battery dying.

[@StorminNorvin]

Test the Garmin Instinct Solar. I am sure you will LOVE it! Currently on sale for $250. There is a tactical version for skydiving and night vision goggle compatibility. There is a surf version for tides. The bread crumb tracking keeps you from getting lost.

[@ItsEverythingElse]

That Star Wars coloration is sick! I wish it were available in a 3000 series.

[@paddybarnes7776]

Heads up TNPers. Orange / OD pro-trek available on Amazon for $115.00 as of 3/17.

[@Blanderr]

I just can't get into these massive watches with all those crazy looking and busy dials on them

[@AntOfEgypt]

Trevor Miles I’ve had that same thought for a while until I picked up a Luminox and got used to wearing the large cases watch and when I tried the prg650 I just had to have it. It took a few weeks to get used to and it wears smaller than expected. That’s my experience at least with it. For reference, my edc is a Hamilton khaki auto.

[@n7565j]

I purchased one of these off of your recommendation, just got it, and I love it!!! Thanks Nutn!!! God Bless 0:-)

[@wingmanlg]

I have had one since 2013 and it is better than my pathfinder and gshock. Hands down best $220 (back then) I have spent on any time piece.

[@omniscientnews4291]

I have the CASIO PRO TREK PRW-3000YT-1JF Black Titanium! I've had it a couple years! And it goes with everything. It is a total Rock Star! I call it "Vader"!

[@buck19x87]

Sweet... I'm actually glad to see some of these watch reviews because I've been wanting to get an "every day" outdoors watch but I just don't know what's out there! Thanks for bringing them to our attention! Annnnnnd after watching this I'm getting a Protrek.... for sure

[@rickbloom1869]

I've had the PRG 270 for a few years now. Love it. The only thing it doesn't do that I wish it did is tides. If it kept track of the tide it would be perfect.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

i prefer the g shock line. several that are solar powered that simply cannot be beat.

[@Spidouz]

ProTrek are solar too

[@ItsEverythingElse]

Most G-Shocks are just too damn big. Most (any?) don't have all of the features of the Pro-Trek (sunrise/set, maybe others).

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

the solar line are much smaller and light weight. i think you'd better explore options of the g shock line

[@Spidouz]

myantispambox To be perfectly honest, G-Shocks and ProTreks are very very similar. They have both small and large versions, they have both twin and triple sensors, etc... It all depends what model you're looking for. Internally, they probably share more common stuff that any other watches. Either way you want a G-Shock or a ProTrek, you can't go wrong. Then, it's more just a question of preferences, looks, etc... so to each his own.

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Check out the Gshock Rangeman! Has all the Protek features (ABC and temperature) with the Gshock durability

[@gtspaceii]

Many years ago, I had a working Casio Pathfinder (pag40), replaced it with a Suunto X10mi because of the cost for Casio to recalibrate and fix the watch. Pleasantly satisfied with the Suunto until a few years ago that they stopped supporting the maintenance of the watch. I now have a Suunto Ambit II and love the watch. I agree that Suunto's watch menu system has a bit of a learning curve and is not as intuitive as the Casio. Great review though! I might look into another Casio for an alternative to my expensive Suunto.

[@josephloya44]

Great Watches .... I have used them for years and had many of them and none of them have broken. Yes your right ball park sensor readings but...... any port in a storm.

[@jouharjoe64]

Been using prw3500 for 3yrs now, its a very good watch, used it while swimming ,cycling and even to gym but tends to hit places cause of the size, but a very durable and genuine watch still not a scratch on it.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Ok

[@RobertNES816]

80% of Casio's watches can be considered good outdoors watches lol. I wear a crappy $30 Casio Vibration alarm watch to work pretty often, it holds up just as good as mu Seiko does, it shows wear but it still works just fine.

[@adityasundar324]

Agreed that the altimeter goes off sometimes but that is due to pressure variation in the atmosphere and can't probably be blamed on the watch per se. We have to make a compromise on this ; either have a GPS watch with poor battery or get a barometric altimeter with frequent calibrations. I have ordered a PRG-270 and intend to take it for my Himalayan Treks. I suppose you have a topographic map with you and keep Calibrating the watch when you cross Checkpoints. That'd mean you'll have to calibrate it thrice a day. Once while starting your trek, once you cross halfway and once you reach your destination. And the next day when you start, you can check the readings with a topographic map and see if there is any variation. If there is a variation, it is either due to weather change or your watch is faulty. Weather change can be found out by reading the barometric graph. I feel, these watches are very reliable once you calibrate it frequently. Yes, that can get annoying, but it is still better than a GPS watch.

[@LemurKrazy]

Thanks for making such great reviews - just ordered my first protrek. Your Busa vids also helped me decide on buying one a year ago which I sadly lost in an accident recently. Keep up the great work - a subscriber from down under.

[@nutnfancy]

That sucks, man. I kept pissing NF off by calling his bike Gary.... Gary 'Busa. I think that's why it highsided me! -TD

[@LemurKrazy]

nutnfancy Gary probably had a little too much to drink 😏

[@131rocketman]

I dont get why people think these watches are ugly. I prefer these way way more than a g shock.

[@SwampFoxOutdoors]

I purchased the Casio ProTrek PRW-3000-1CR Protrek (Tactical Black version) and the Baro/Alt feature failed with in 3 weeks of ownership. Was A nice watch but after it failed had to send it back. Did get my money back. Will only buy G Shock models from now on. To me the 5610 Is the Golden standard in digital watches.

[@haakonr1]

was expecting to see the PRW-3100 in this review. Hope it shows up in a future review. Keep up the good work!

[@drastikmeazures1]

Love my Casio Pathfinder! Very similar to the ProTrek in a lot of ways.

[@chrish5224]

Really digging these watch vids nutn. in no particular order, my weaknesses are guns, knives and watches and thnks to your suggestions I just bought a ga-110rg-1A Friday and it showed up yesterday. it's flippin sick! love it.

[@the_og_mpw6704]

Digging the watch reviews Nutn. Always been a Pulsar fan, but my everyday watch is a Timex iron man. Was a basic Casio until it got destroyed at work...moment of silence for simplicity.

[@southerncountryboy8]

for a cheap outdoors watch, I wear the casio f91w. Classic oldschool watch and you forget that it''s there. And it's surprisingly tough.

[@4estfloor]

PRW-3510-1JF has the new sharper negative lcd crystal screen

[@bluecollargunsandgear2361]

Man, I am digging these Casio watches.

[@wolfgirl3609]

So sweet. Loving this vid.

[@cwheels01]

My EDC is the Casio AQS810W. Sometimes I'll sport my black and gold Telememo 30. I'd like to get my hands on one of these, too.

[@cwheels01]

I'll guess everything's getting archived, but I did get one of these and am going to get another soon.

[@willliamlockhart]

I know Nutn said in one of his first watch videos that he thinks rubber is much more comfortable than the metal watch bands but I can promise he never tried the PRW-3000t with the titanium watch band. I find it much more comfortable than the rubber g-shock I replaced with it... also looks much more professional if you work in an office. I hope he at least gives it a try. Had the watch for about a year now and wouldn't trade it for anything but a Tissot touch(which I can't afford). Also... went diving to 60ft with it and didn't have a problem. Just another data point, probably not a great idea.

[@ihikearoundcom]

Thank for the review!! Can confirm for my POU gulf master! because the tide feature is essential to my needs.

[@bjw4859]

You had me at Star Wars but I keep coming back to the PRG-3500-Y4, you just know when you know, you know ?.

[@MamacrackerJ]

cant wait for the suunto review

[@jaymartin5752]

They look great on Nato Bands.

[@choiceblade]

Total Starwars color, dude. Great camera work (wish everyone would prioritize this). Got my sub.

[@remb9614]

I just bought this watch last night and I wished you had a video about it lol love the videos! tnp!

[@bmchaney2100]

Awesome watch reviews Nutn! I have an older G-shock that is solar and atomic but no ABC function. Been looking at the the garmin and suntuo watches but after seeing all these bad ass Casios you may have changed my mind. Love what your doing brother, long time TNPr, double owl. Looking forward to the next backpacking vid!

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Nutn don't hate on the sand.. That color is super low key and sexy! Never seen that color before this but really liking it on video.

[@shysterlicious]

One correction on the signal strength when syncing: L1-->L2--L3. L1 is the weakest with L3 being the strongest. You got them mixed up @ 18:20. No big deal. Just thought I'd bring it up for the sake of accuracy.

[@midwestoutdoorsman]

Love my Casio PAG-240 solar.

[@Chrisfortier1]

The Pathfinder is a fantastic series watch

[@TheWeasle408]

Ordered a GA-1000 in orange, package got lost, thinking of buying this now. To bad it lacks temperature and the lights on the GA with the analog looks way better but here i would get solar, alt and barometer instead, like always 1st/2nd cool. Man its hard!

[@Justyburger]

This is one of the best watch reviews I've seen. 6 watches is great. I'm really close to buying a Casio Pro Trek. It's actually a really tough decision, but I'm thinking the heavier one (3500Y) with the Red strap. Also you are right about Star Wars. It looks like the colours from Empire Strikes Back. The only tiny thing is that these watches don't have any non battery powered luminosity on the dials. I can handle that for the price.

[@Justyburger]

I did buy it, but my Wife hid it till my birthday :)

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Word of advice for the functions to read accurate they need to be off your wrist for a wile so body heat isn't effecting it. Mine I test all the time off gps and I've learned how to do the proper math. The best way I've found to date.. Site outside for a while so it can adjust.. The sensor is slow to notice change. The altimeter is based off a mathematical function using the temp and barometer.. Anyways.. I sit outside for 2 hours so everything fully adjusts. Get the actual barometer setting and adjust it. Once I did this (while wearing) my altimeter seems to be a consistent 60ft high reading when comparing to gps all over the place. If I'm indoors it's a constant 100ft or so high. I never did the calibrations I manually set everything using local weather station data..

[@mobius1111]

Thanks for a great review! just bought a 3500y-1 waiting for it to arrive.

[@bigredone9458]

You could test the watch depth ratings at depths up to ~125 meters since you’re operating around the Golden Gate. Cut off an old bait-caster fishing rod (e.g. bass flippin’ stick), leaving just the first guide. Mount a clip-on line counter and old reel filled with 30# braid on it, tie a 12oz torpedo sinker to the end of the line, with the watch tied on a bit further up, and drop ‘er over the side while drifting mid channel just outside the gate. Just a suggestion…

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I think you should get the pink version for PFIdude. Those are some really cool looking watches.

[@davidacpyehuda]

SUUNTO vs PRO TREK: Let the Battles Begin

[@facial210]

To autoilluminate motion upward as well as the twist of the wrist. I have the PAG240-TCR

[@ItsEverythingElse]

My alt. is pretty accurate so far, to within +/- 50 feet compared to GPS mostly and some of the time even +/- 10, 20.

[@spikekrossa]

And you do not have to change batteries like the Suunto, Don't get me wrong, the Suunto's are great watches but they are not solar or atomic. Great review!!!

[@TheCRDMiller]

Paw1500t-7v is the way to go guys, moon and tide chart, good baro, good storm tracking, durable as all get out (mine lasted 8 years, wore out the band!!! titanium band with resin case, non crystal lens, worn 247 on a remote heavy equipment mechanic/hiker/canoer in alaska) The titanium bands are excellent for durability but eventually if you are active enough, the steel pins wear in the bore of the links. Eventually you will replace the clasp, then links will fail, you will replace those, then the main pins will wallow out the bores in the watch casing. Them one day you will fly into anchorage, go hiking on pt woronzof, and your band will break for the last time as you flex your wrist to catch yourself from falling off a cliff. You will look for hours for your watch but will never find it. You will climb up and down the cliff face hoping it got stuck in a cravass, you will get tired and give up. Your wife will buy you a nice sunnto ambit 3 peak with gps and a sapphire crystal, and you will miss your casio every day.

[@TheCRDMiller]

The human body is incredibly durable and tough, not a lot of clothing, shoes, watches, gloves etc can keep up with a active human.

[@TheCRDMiller]

Did i mention the months of welding, grinding, exposure to chemicals, extreme hot weather, extreme cold weather, submersion in solvents, etc? I would wash it in the dishwasher or solvent tank at work, blow it with compressed air, and keep trucking.

[@DaDevil1983]

this comment is awesome! I have the titanium protrek PRW-3500T and I'm pretty active as well. it does suck knowing that your baby's going to fail you one day I know it's made out of good stuff

[@SuperbExistence]

Hey Nutn! Love the vids, man. Thanks.

[@ap0lmc]

I love it with the solar powered and atomic time keeping. they're super tough. I like it with the titanium band because my sweat is acidic like Alien and eats away the plastic band.

[@timlipinski2571]

Sorry, but I have an American watch the digital Timex Expedition Indiglo watch that I received for a Christmas gift. And upgraded the watch to 24-Hour Mode, black nylon NATO band and a name brand Suunto button compass. The watch LCD screen is high contrast and easier to read than the cellphone. And only use the clock function. And wear the watch with a long sleeve Carhartt shirt and if a Tall version on the rack then buy that one. The con is have not seen one with a button down collar that I wear with a Bollo tie and not tucked in... Have a shirt pocket clock that links to the Atomic Clock in Colorado that tells how much the other clocks are off. Thank you for the video ! tjl

[@M52-c4x]

Best watch I ever bought

[@edl6549]

First of all, thank you very much for your nice review! I just bought this watch (PRG-300-4CR). I am seeing a few notable differences from your feature description. DST only has a selection of "ON" or "OFF", no "AUTO". Also, I don't seem to be able to find any reference to atomic time adjust. it's on the 3043, but not the 3443. the user manual does not refer to atomic clock setting. Kind of bummed because I bought this watch after watching this good review!

[@hobbsyboy]

I still think the RANGEMAN is more rugged than the PROTREK series, plus it has the ABC functions, tough solar and multi-band incorporated into the rugged body/chassis of the G-SHOCK case. Only negative is its not as easy to read as the PROTREK series

[@Enjoyyourcarry]

Whats the best survival watch for a woman? I want one with a compass and barometer and that's solar powered, but don't want it to look silly if its too big on me! Recommendations? Thanks!!

[@TruckerJDub]

I'd love to hear you take on the analog/digital version. I think those are a great looking watch and am considering buying one.

[@idowahtiwant57]

A bunch of these watches are the deal of the day today on Amazon. FYI

[@Towert7]

Interesting that you recorded the video on Sept. 11. Interesting watches too.

[@tribui119]

Wearing one now, it's great, only one negative, syncing to atomic clock errors out most of the time, probably because of my locations... so I don't use that option plus it's reliable enough for me to trust the time now.

[@KloPoon]

shout out my home town of fort collins in this video! lol

[@robiulahmed]

I calibrate the altitude with gps before I use mine, and it's accurate to within about 5m - I might just have a freakishly accurate one, though :)

[@c0nsci0usness]

Your videos always got me nutn

[@DaDevil1983]

damn Skippy it is! don't go a day without wearing mine!

[@coryames1170]

I have yet to try a ProTrek. Want to though. Prejudging I think I might agree with TacticalDoodle. "I'm more of a G-SHOCK guy".

[@HunterRyngo]

Any thoughts Nutn on the Garmin Fenix 3? I use it hard every day, gps, abc, hr monitor, activity tracker, smartwatch... I love it and would love to hear your or Doodle's opinion on it. Thanks.

[@nolangaudreau]

Love my ProTrek

[@texangunner]

Just when I thought what watch to get. You come out with another great watch review. Now back to the drawing board with yet another great option to select from. Of all the watches you have, what one has the best abc features and that are the most accurate?

[@p.a.figueroa9358]

Hey Nutn, do you consider prg300 (I think module 3443) too small as compared to others? Also, you mentioned it has atomic time keeping, how do you access? I have viewed most of your watch videos as well as your grw and krw videos. Outstanding job. Please keep them coming. Thank you

[@MisterFastbucks]

You missed the SGW-1000. Best value full-feature Pathfinder.

[@gazoontitekapow85]

I really don't like digital watches, but if they are lasting as long as a watch you wind up, then I guess they're okay. I just don't like bulky watches, I hope they start making them more low profile.

[@greensocks4507]

I bought a Pro-trek only last week on Amazon then found I could get the same watch at a cheaper price elsewhere. Thankfully Amazon refunded my money.

[@jeffreylane7]

Good looking watches.

[@brettdavis5555]

Could just be mine, but the backlight wont backlight the compass. My compass has also lost calibration a time or two.

[@kenbartlett3823]

Thank you for the video sir.