{"reviews":[{"id":6965572,"locale":"en_US","rating":3,"title":"I don't like that we have to pay extra to use AB","text":"Watch was nice. I just didn't like that I had to pay extra to use applied ballistics on it.","textLength":91,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":true,"reviewedFlag":true,"autoModerated":true,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":3,"downVotes":4,"orderId":"443365841","dimensions":[{"type":1,"dimensionId":5,"dimensionLabel":"Quality","id":20,"code":"QUAL4","label":null,"value":4}],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":null,"firstName":"Terence","lastName":"Jow","emailAddress":"[email protected]","externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":"2025-08-06T14:56:48-04:00","purchaseDate":"2025-07-01T17:07:09-04:00","dateCreated":"2025-08-02T19:21:12-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02935-50","title":"Garmin Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition Solar Smartwatch","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02935-50","category":"watches","reviewCount":1,"ratingCount":1,"averageRating":3,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":0,"2":0,"3":1,"4":0,"5":0},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]}],"offset":0,"limit":10,"total":1}"Full Description:\nDare for more with Instinct® 3 – Tactical Edition, the rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and a built-in flashlight. With a bolted construction, metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on the toughest missions. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Purpose-built tactical features include a rucking activity, stealth mode, kill switch and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app). Stay on track with a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter as well as multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries).\n\nFeatures:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lead the mission with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring solar charging for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Engineered with a supertough 50 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and a rucking activity\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Includes a preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with your compatible smartphone) and Connect IQ™ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and Assistance, both of which call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sync the Instinct® 3 – Tactical Edition smartwatch with the Garmin Connect™ app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\nSpecifications:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Strap material: Silicone\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lens Material: Power Glass™\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bezel Material: Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Case material: Fiber-reinforced polymer\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>QuickFit® Watch Band Compatible (50 mm): Yes (26 mm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>QuickFit® Watch Band Compatible (45 mm): Yes (22 mm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Physical Size (50 mm): 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Physical Size (45 mm): 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weight (50 mm): 58 g\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weight (45 mm): 52 g\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display Size (50 mm): Custom, two-window design: 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display Size (45 mm): Custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Battery Type: Lithium Ion\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Smartwatch Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Smartwatch Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Battery Saver Watch Mode Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Battery Saver Watch Mode Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GPS Only Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GPS Only Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All Satellite Systems Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All Satellite Systems Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 28 hours/50 hours with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar***\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 24 hours/40 hours with solar***\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max Battery GPS Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Max Battery GPS Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 100 hours/Unlimited with solar**\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Expedition GPS Battery Life (50 mm): Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Expedition GPS Battery Life (45 mm): Up to 36 days/Unlimited with solar*\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Charging Method: Garmin Proprietary Plug Charger\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Memory/History: 128 MB\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n"