The Perfect GPS Watch To Take Backpacking or Thru-Hiking | Coros Apex Pro 2 | 3,000 Mile Review

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor you made this watch sound sooooo good I am now seriously thinking about taking up hiking so I have a excuse to buy one!!! 😊

[@hkdansk]

Been looking at this for awhile. Just pulled the trigger and ordered.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

woo hoo!

[@kkozME23]

Pretty sure the ad you showed for your new watch is my sons classmate Katie Schide, a Gardiner Maine native who has won the UTMB. Pretty cool, upon closer look it isn’t but we are quite proud of her accomplishments as an elite ultra trail runner

[@hikethat401]

I have the Coros Vertex. Totally agree!!! Also, I wear this watch 7 days a week. I work construction and never take it off. The glass still doesn’t have a scratch after 2 years! Totally worth it.

[@PureAggression]

Watched most of your vids from both of your AT adventures, mad props for your accomplishments and determination, you are a beast! Just requested a follow on strava, cheers from Las Vegas

[@Joshmasanow]

Grabbed one of these for my thru hike next month. I will say, the battery life is insane. Easily lasting 10+ days. Great recommendation. Thanks!

[@dons1643]

I'm so glad I came across your video thanks for the information, a new watch for me to check out... yay

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing the information.

[@RickINFJ]

Think I'm in love with this watch. What a powerful tool to have in the woods, and the battery life is sick! ✌️

[@sheilastevens7956]

I remember when you got your first COROS and after that I ended up getting the Apex. I have small wrists so the pro is just too massive (but I really wanted it). I absolutely love the COROS Apex, the battery life was great, the sapphire glass which comes standard was a great bonus. I recently hiked the 4 Loop Pass in Colorado and it worked flawlessly. It’s my everyday watch, I change out watch bands to dress it up in the office. Love love love this watch, and when it gets too outdated, or more likely when I just really want a new watch, it will be another COROS.

[@goodvideos.113]

The clock here is very nice. 14:19

[@cindycaldwell8691]

Great video on the Coros watch! When are you planning on getting back on trail to finish your through hike? Can’t wait for you to finish!

[@zenfully13]

I can't say enough about my Apex Pro 2. I ended up getting it because of a recall Coros had on the Apex when they first came out. Basically, they sent everyone that had the old Apex an online voucher for the full price of an Apex. So I got the Pro 2 and only paid another $100 for that new watch. Coros will also allow a trade in value on any of your previous fitness watches, So i got 50 bucks credit for my old garmin fenix.

[@royconnell2506]

Great looking watch. You talked me into what my next watch will be.👍👍👍🤘.

[@bethgentry5565]

Just bought one from REI on your recommendation. Looks very cool. I use Stava for all my outdoor activities too so it should work well for me 😊 Keep up the hiking & videos 👍

[@eddiesedventures...3106]

Great review! just got back from Chamonix last month, you NEED to do the TDM!! nothing else like it...

[@Lordvader330]

Fantastic review. So detailed. Thank you

[@snowwalker9999]

A few things would make this watch perfect especially in that cool blue color. 1- Better topo maps with names, training readiness, amoled screen (less battery life of course), and incident detection. Do you find any of these features a big deal? Very informative video by the way thanks.

[@brewerm1718]

Looks awesome! I have the garmin instinct solar, which I like a lot, but that battery life sounds amazing.

[@chriscon8463]

I’ve got the regular Garmin Instinct; I should have gotten the Solar! The battery life is still pretty good, though.

[@detour7790]

Great review. I just ordered one.

[@josephyourk3584]

Great job Taylor...thank you

[@stekkensdnbhd]

Bought the watch after your review. Thanks much. Love the navigation trail guide.

[@kdboyle7673]

Great timing. My watch and phone both were ready to conk out during just a 4 hour hike. Not concerning because it was an easy. Straightforward trail. Especially as an older hiker, I kept thinking this could be a disaster. Not crazy about the breadcrumb trail vs full map, but I always carry full paper maps for backup. Maybe this will be my ask for Christmas :)

[@FSoucy]

I own a Vertix 2 from coros. Planning a AT hike in '24. This is insane for the battery life!

[@PeterHerget]

Great review! I am rocking the COROS Pace 3 (white nylon) and they are great watches. And I too like the look of the Chamonix colour of the special edition Apex 2 Pro.

[@hannibalking85]

Is that good for hiking gps?

[@frolege1]

Very nice review Taylor … that watch looks awesome

[@TrippinOnLife]

Your channel is inspiring! I met you a Cody at the hostel before the 100 mile wilderness then about half way when y’all were waiting on the resupply. Going for number two in January and I’ve been thinking about a navigation watch for any white outs I might hit. Just ordered one of these bad boys. Thanks for the info!

[@johnsandell4501]

Great review and all should appreciate your honesty. Now get DD to sponsor September AT completion. You do listen to your channily requests.

[@straceshow3212]

Very helpful, I've recognized a need for me to get a GPS watch, I do a lot of hiking, but did not know where to start or who to believe. Coros sounds very good and worth the price. Also, Alex Honnold uses Coros watches so they have to be good!

[@guillojimz6096]

yesssssss lol waiting on this review 😂

[@Dante07cid]

Good review. I am 60 years old and never worn a watch. I am trying to decide which way I want to go for a strictly hiking gps device. I like what this does but I’m also sure it would be hanging off my strap most of the time - not on my wrist.

[@sachakopa7964]

I have a Coros. Honestly, I didn’t like wearing watches and I didn’t think I’d wear it all the time but the nylon band they use is quite comfortable. So yeah, I wear it most of the time…even when I sleep. I like that I can set the alarm to wake me with gentle vibration instead of sound. That way I don’t wake my brother up when staying at his place…he can be grumpy in the morning.

[@hanwagu9967]

if you don't want, need, or have use for smart watch features, you might consider something like the garmin GPSMAP® 67i. i'm no spring chicken, so a larger gps screen than what the watch provides is useful. plus something like the GPSMAP® 67i also has the garmin SOS and inReach communication, so if you were looking at getting sat communicator like inreach 2 that many thru hikers also use, you wouldn't need to do so since it is built into the GPSMAP® 67i.

[@robturner724]

I'm sure you can add base maps (landscape and topo) to the apex pro 2 now - it can help to see other paths, streams and contours as well as just the route you planned.

[@jodiwoodside4197]

just bought the apex pro 2 for my AT thruhike next spring - thanks for your thoughts on this

[@dson95]

Solid review of the Apex. I have been toying with the idea of checking out a Coros. My Garmin Fenix 5x has been nothing but solid for 5+ years so it’s not dissatisfaction. As I delve into more ultras and multi-day hikes, the idea of extended battery life is very appealing.

[@hanwagu9967]

battery life on the garmins have all improved since fenix 5, and coupled with if u opt for the sapphire solar models gets you more use for multiday and ultra stuff. apex fits between the garmin forerunner and fenix especially in price to features. if u r comparing features uou'd need to compare fenix 7x to the vertix 2 not apex 2. if u like the larger 51mm u might try the enduro 2 over the fenix 7x, if budget allows.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

That would be PERFECT for a cycling watch!

[@gator804]

I have the Coros Pace 2 and it’s great for marathon training! It doesn’t have all the hiking features, though.

[@wakeandblakevideo]

I have it too and love it. The missing hike feature is a bummer, but I just use the "GPS Cardio" option, and it tracks my distance, pace, elevation, and route (and it beeps every mile). Great watch, and only $200 when I bought it!

[@SureshG_official]

i got interested in buying apex pro after watching your video because im also active in hiking activity and im searching for a good watch that i can use on trail.thank you taylor🙂# watching you from malaysia

[@dons1643]

wow... there's another watch brand - and you got it from REI... Nice the beep feature,,, my Far out app on my phone doesn't even do that... for the AT trail

[@malloryhuffstickler777]

Thank you for the info! Been between Garmin and Coros and this helped make my decision easier. Also I really like how nice the Coros looks compared to the Garmin instinct. For this price I’d like a watch I could wear daily with jeans around town and not just when hiking.

[@Outofthelimits]

Wow that is a huge amount of elevation! Can confirm these things are worth it and last. My first watch lasted an easy 5+ years before I had to upgrade for better satellite connectivity. My second is still chugging along also at 5+ years. It's nice to see Coros continuing to compete by pushing gps battery life up and up, I think this is good for us as consumers. Go Coros

[@pootinplays]

I think the Garmin ecosystem and app experience is better than the coros. But not by much. The new coros app plus having topo map on the watch make it almost on par now with the Fenix 7 from Garmin. Had they had the topo maps update when I was in the market I would of stayed with Coros. But having like 85 or 90% as good of an experience but at like $200 less is super compelling.

[@MrAmitdaswani]

Appreciate your comment. I’m in the market now and debating between the two. This will be my first gps watch. Thanks again.

[@pootinplays]

@@MrAmitdaswaniNo problem. IF you do more than walking, running, bike or hike. Than garmin is the way to go. They have so much in the way of activity tracking and stats for water sports, snow sports, racket sports and such. However if you primarily do one of those 1st 4 i mentioned seems like the coros is very close on par for much cheaper. I think coros top end models have slightly better battery life but I think Garmin and Coros are way ahead of most of the competition. Dc rainmaker has some really good review and comparison vids if your in the middle of shopping. But they are both great watch brands, and hard to go wrong with either. Not sure if it is important to you, but Garmin has taken a very hard stance on never sharing or selling user data/health info or share with any subsidiaries. Seems others have a more loose stance.

[@suzieriederer9235]

Thanks for the great video 😊 On my Garmin watch I notice that as soon as I hike with trecking poles, the step count and sometimes elevation gain are way off (way less steps counted and less elevation gain recorded). My husband has the same watch, but uses poles less often, so I can compare. I know you hike with poles too at times. How is the Coros performing for you when you do in terms of step count?

[@TrailBlazer5280]

This was in my top 3 list for potential new watches, especially because its so well oriented toward hiking and tracking in maps. Multi-band GPS and offline maps/good mapping in general were my top priorities moving from the Ticwatch Pro 2. But I decided to go with the Suunto Race mainly based on the look and feel of the mapping from videos I saw. It was honestly very close and time will tell if I made the right decision, im still waiting for it to arrive in the mail. I am ok with the lesser quality heart rate monitor in exchange for what I feel are very high quality navigation options. IMO Coros beats Garmin at this price range hands down. I really wanted to like the Forerunner series but their mapping and offline mapping just wasn't up to the level of other watches (coros/suunto). In particular the way it zoomed in and out (not good) the level of detail and data they show or adding a new destination, these were just not as smooth or nice as the Race or Apex 2 Pro. You would have to upgrade to the Fenix Pro line which is a couple hundred+ more than these. So yeah sorry Garmin you don't cut it in the sub $500 category if you are a maps person. Great video I appreciate this real world review

[@ncwild]

Great review & thanks. Did you use "Standard GPS" while hiking or the second of three, called "All Systems On" GPS ? Curious about battery life after 3-5 days without a trail town to recharge.

[@hanwagu9967]

apex 2 pro all systems drops to 45hrs and dual freq drops to 26hrs.

[@BostonBlues]

I had just aksed about your watch on another video then i foud this 😂

[@hanwagu9967]

Garmin uses multi-band as well, although I think the Coros first to market in a watch claim is true. The battery life drops to 26hrs if you are using the dual-freq on the Coros. Granted it also drops on every watch in the same mode. The Apex Pro 2 does seem to hit that goldilocks zone of features to pricing between the Garmin models, so that's a winner. Don't like that Coros doesn't have a USB-C data/charge cable, which Garmin has. I've been putting the Enduro 2 through its paces (gps mode 110hrs/150hrs w/solar or 68hrs/81hrs w/solar in multi-band to a whopping 77days/172days w/solar in expedition gps mode).

[@trailfleamlangdon2260]

Loved the video. Being no so tech-savvy what's the beat way to learn it all? Is there a fee for a subscription? Thanks,

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

No subscription. But the app and watch are both pretty easy to learn and use

[@matthewstopint8852]

...please clarify...no weather widget in the apex 2 pro ?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I'm not sure, that's not a feature I look for

[@matthewstopint8852]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker was just wondering I like to know current and future temperatures plus wind speed humidity dew points etc etc…

[@matthewstopint8852]

looks like it is coming...on coros site it mentions that a weather widget is coming ...

[@tommybewick]

Looks great! I'll take one for free 😁

[@myrealretirementadventures]

I’m on the lookout for a decent watch for my video adventures …. helpful advice. What’s it like on altitude data? Thanks.

[@amniealdred827]

Did you get a new Garmin? Or you using that for when you return to trails..

[@edwardgwilcoxjr7232]

Happy Labor Day. ✌️♥️💪🇺🇸

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor Coros gave you that awesome watch? Well, aren’t you special?😂 Well yes you are.! I would like to see you get more product endorsements….Hello Dunks are you listening???😂 ☕️☕️☕️

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

hi dunksssss!

[@leedanielson7452]

😝

[@tomellis3218]

Will you restart the AT in September?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

yeah

[@tomellis3218]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker great

[@aaronsmith2929]

Nice! Do you happen to know if you can make it beep or vibrate on time intervals to notify you when you need to eat when you’re on a long run? Thanks

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yes! There are customizable nutrition alerts

[@paolaperez2591]

Can I ask how big is your wrist? I’m obsessed with this watch, but at 5’1 with a small wrist I’m nervous it will look rediculous on me

[@erik556]

did you get your data from garmin into coros system?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I don't think i tried

[@andm6847]

I'm about to order one. is the link in the description an affiliate link? I would use that then.😎

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

It is 😊

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

No Maps, that's a shame. I personally do not like the breadcrumb trails to follow. If a certain path/trail does not exist or is closed, you have no option to see any alternatives, which you do with maps. 😊

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I understand that concern. I use gaia gps app on my phone to look at the trails. It's much easier to see it on a bigger screen. i just use the map on the watch to get an idea on how far into the hike I am

[@catherineschirmer5970]

Does this watch receive system updates since it's not available in the US?

[@kenmachine9951]

❤ love your ⌚ Go Taylor Ken NC

[@flowerpower1980]

I use an Apple Watch to track my daily walks…but hate using it when section hiking because of the short battery life. Does the Coros track walking as an activity? (Obvi, I would choose hiking when on trail….but in daily life, I take long walks every day. If “outdoor walk” is not an option, what would you suggest? Trail run? 😂 Does this question make sense?

[@outdoors_life7544]

Hello Taylor… I just ordered this watch!!! How accurate did u find the maps/gps to be?? I see mixed reviews/results online. Could you elaborate?

[@XxCTONxX]

Does it get text and call notifications for iPhone?

[@Greghikes1]

Hi Taylor! I am planning to do the GDT next season, I'm thinking of purchasing your same watch, is it possible to download the whole 1200+ km trail to the watch prior to getting on trail? Thanks! Greg

[@bolopunq]

How does the gps tracking work in the mountains for you? My garmin instinct 2 seems to really mess up the signal in the mountains, even with GPS and Glonass turned on. When I look at the end result, it eats dozens of kilometers off my route...

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I've never experienced the route going off track for me

[@bolopunq]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker ok, good to know, thanks!

[@dawnsteisslinger353]

So do you need a subscription to use the watch if it has satellite?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

No

[@jodimelle8782]

Hi Taylor, I just bought the same watch. Do you know if it can track menstrual cycle? I can't seem to find it, but all my other watches did.

[@Hyrcanianboy]

great

[@sandraschmelzer9961]

I just got the Apex 2 pro a few days ago and I’m very frustrated. Why can’t I download a preexisting trail onto the watch? Instead, you have to trace it in the app like Nahamsha shows and then sync it to the watch? She says it took her 2 minutes but when I’m looking at it in the app, I have no clue how to draw the route bc I don’t have a mental picture of it. I’d argue it’s impossible to draw a perfect depiction of a trail. What am I missing? Gahhh!!!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

You could upload the GPX tracks of preexisting trails. I download them from gaia gps and all trails sometimes

[@sandraschmelzer9961]

Thanks for the tip! That sounds a lot more practical. My AllTrails subscription expired and can’t test it now, boo :( Do you have any more videos about the Apex 2 pro?

[@ZagZagSama]

About battery life... who's going anywhere without a powerbank?

[@williambranham6249]

I’m 4th Yea

[@leedanielson7452]

Yes! I’m first!!😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

woo hoo!

[@leedanielson7452]

⁠woo hoo! Taylor noticed me!😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattallen4035]

love my Garmin 6x pro solar. 20 days before have to charge. nor sure about gps constant running hours, ill have to test it

[@frolege1]

@@leedanielson7452I’m 4 days behind

[@dennismcauliffe9094]

malfunctioned ? maybe

[@marydalnekoff5159]

I'm thinking. that you should give your old watch to your husband

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

not a bad idea, he prefers the more lifestyle focused watches tho because he doesn't like to track activities with it like i do