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Matt Evans

Why wait for the Garmin Fenix 9? Here are 10 top-tier adventure watches you can buy right now — for (probably) less money

Garmin Instinct 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Coros Vertix 2s on the ground with hiking gear in an AI-generated image.

The Garmin Fenix 9, this year's premier adventure smartwatch hotness, is expected to drop soon, but it's likely to be very expensive if previous iterations of the Fenix line are anything to go by.

However, if you are in need of GPS maps, wrist-based flashlights, and on-demand fitness stats as well as a navigation companion, you don't have to shell out for a brand new, high-end Fenix 9 — most people don't need all the features on these watches, and can get along just fine with a cheaper model.

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