So why skimp on a sleeping pad? There are the little blue foam mats that are barely more than sleeping on the ground. They’re great for sitting on or throwing around backpacking but if you’ve got the space it’s nice to go for something bigger.

Exped have been making sleeping mats for a while now. I had an AirMat and DownMat back in the day and loved them. Smallest and lightest backpacking mattresses I had ever seen at the time.

For camping, things don’t need to be tiny or light. Exped refreshed the big and comfortable MegaMat series in 2025. I reviewed Exped MegaMat Max 2 years ago and loved it. Easily the most comfortable out of all mats tested. (Check out that test of 7 mats).

This review is on the MegaMax LXW, updated in 2025. What changes have they made? Is it still the same insane comfort and durability of the previous MegaMats? Here’s the results of the testing.

What is the MegaMat LXW?

So what is the MegaMat LXW?

MegaMat is Expeds crazy thick and comfortable air mattresses. They’re 10cm (4″) thick, covered with soft stretchy fabric, in a few different sizes.

They’re not small and light but they are extremely comfortable.

The foam inside has horizontal holes or cores cut out so it’s far smaller than just rolling up a regular foam mattress. The foam expands when you open a valve so it mostly inflates itself.

The original MegaMat came out in 2011 and was updated this year in 2025.

• Coring is slightly larger and moved so it packs smaller, inflates faster, deflates faster
• Duo valves have been replaced with dedicated inflate and deflate valves
• Thin handles are welded to both sides making it easier to carry

It’s still 8.1 R-value, 40d recycled stretch tricot polyester on top with 75d sides and bottom.

If you’re looking for one, any store that carries Exped should have them after after March 2025.

Specs

Inflating

Inflating is the same as many other mats. The MegaMat LXW has one inflate and one deflate valve. The easiest way to inflate is to let it self-inflate and then top up to your liking.

Self-inflating needs the pin to hold the valve open. It self-inflates so fast, there’s not really any point in blowing it up from scratch. After it’s self-inflated, it’s nearly enough to sleep on. A couple more breaths and it was good to go.

Comfort

The Exped mats are ridiculously comfortable and the new MegaMat LXW is no different.

The MegaMat is 10cm (4″) thick which is plenty to keep you off the ground no matter how you sleep. I sleep on my side and unless I let a lot of air out, I’m nicely off the ground. The foam inside provides some firmness while the air keeps it taught.

With the air inside, there is still a bit of air mattress feel to it. But there is far less than pure air mattresses. Using some air instead all foam means it packs down much more than just pure foam.

Inflating it completely full keeps you off the ground but also feels like sleeping on a board. If you sleep on your back, maybe that’s fine but with sleeping on my side, I let some air out so it can contour more. There’s a balance between too little and it’s wobbly and too much and it’s too stiff. A few seconds of opening the valve with the pin was great.

The material on the top is very soft. I usually sleep in a sleeping bag or with a sheet but it’s soft enough to sleep directly on the mat. It’s very quiet inside and on the bottom of the mat against the tent floor. Rolling around at night is very quiet. I have another ultralight mat that sticks against the tent floor and I have to put clothes under otherwise it wakes the whole camp up when I move.

The foam inside also helps keep the top flat and sides vertical. I’m often sleeping right on the edge of the mat and it’s stable. Some mats roll or collapse on the edges, dumping you onto the ground, forcing you to balance in the middle. The Megamat is solid edge to edge.

Deflating and Packing

Bigger mats take longer to deflate. I usually deflate in 2 passes. I open the deflate valve and quickly roll up the matt squishing out most of the air. With most of it deflated, I unroll it and do a tight roll so it fits in the bag better.

Sticking the pin in the inflate valve to hold it open can deflate faster but I found it unnecessary.

The Sidewinder bag that comes with the MegaMat is open all down one side and makes it so much easier to pack. I’ve had bags in the past that were just open at one end. Not only did they barely offer any room to put the big mat back in, it had to be wrestled back in. It takes no effort at all to get a good roll on, add the velcro strap, and tuck the mat into the bag sideways.

The buckle strap is easy to roll a couple times and fasten the clip. I wish they added 1 more roll of fabric to the bag so it was a bit easier to roll enough for a good closure.

I ended up the rolling up in one pass in 55 seconds. It’s only 10 or 15 seconds longer to do it in 2 passes and it’s easier to do and easier on the mat.

Size and Weight

The MegaMat is not small and light. At 10 cm (4″) thick and 2.6 kg (5.75 pounds) it’s a big mat that’s very comfortable. This is not a good mat for lightweight backpacking. It’s amazing for car camping or using at home for an extra bed. I use it in my rooftop tent as well because the mattress in that is very thin.

I tested the LXW size and it was plenty of room. 2 people could fit but it would be a squeeze. The Duo sizes can fit 2 people comfortably.

• Single
  • MW – Medium Wide 183 x 65 cm (72 x 25.6 in)
  • LW – Long Wide 197 x 65 cm (77.6 x 25.6 in)
  • LXW – Long Extra Wide 197 x 77 cm (77.5 x 30 in) – tested for this review
• Duo
  • M – Medium – 183 x 104 cm (72 x 41 in)
  • LW+ – Long Wide Extra – 197 x 132 cm (77.6 x 52 in)
  • Queen – 203 x 152 cm (203 x 152 cm)
• MegaMat Auto (cut around wheel wells for in a car)
  • 132 cm at head (52 in)
  • 99 cm at foot (39 in)
  • 193 cm long (76 in)

Accessories

Mega Pillow

The Mega Pillow is Exped’s largest. It’s covered in fleece padding and packs down the size of a pop can. As a side sleeper I need a decent pillow to not wake up with a sore neck and back and it’s been a great addition. A good pillow has been something I’ve been spending some extra weight on. Clothes stuffed into a t-shirt isn’t cutting it any more.

Mega Pillow

Mega Pump

The Mega Pump is a small rechargeable pump that can inflate and deflate. It’s a bit bigger than a pop can and hooks onto the Exped valves.

Exped doesn’t provide adapters to all other brands and types of inflatables but does provide a link to Thingiverse where you can download instructions to 3D print many others.

Mega Pump

Mat Sheet

I don’t bring a sheet backpacking but when I’m car camping it’s nice to keep air mats cleaner with a sheet. This organic cotton one is brethable and protects the mat.

Mat Sheet

Sleeping Bag

I often just use sheets and a duvet car camping because I’ve got the space and it’s so comfortable. Sleeping bags are better if you’re short on space or have to pack it up every day. Exped has some nice 0 and -5 bags. I haven’t tested any but if the quality of their other products is any indication, they’d be high quality.

Exped sleeping bags

Who is EXPED?

EXPED founders Andi and Heidi Brun do things a little different.

For their honeymoon in 1981 hey built a log cabin with a hatchet and small saw. 9 months later they tore down the cabin, left no trace and were picked up by floatplane.

The experience they had in the wilderness shaped EXPED. They started as a distributor for other high quality outdoor products and brands. In 1997 they started making their own high quality gear.

They focus on getting outside without unnecessary frills. Staff play outside. They’ve won numerous awards for their innovative gear.

Right from the start they had a focus on sustainability. Items that last longer and are recycled and recyclable are better for the planet and the places we play.

Their sleeping mats, pillows, sleeping bags, booties and operations are C02-balanced with myclimate. Their goal is for all emissions from EXPED to be balanced by 2024.

Conclusion

Exped has made some of the highest quality outdoor gear I’ve owned. Every piece, from AirMats and DownMats back in the day up to MegaMat Max, Mega Pillow, and MegaMat in this review has been durable, easy to use, and as sustainably-made as possible.

MegaMats were really good and now updated with new handles, better valves and packability, got even better. Exped doesn’t seem to rest on their laurels, never updating their gear. They take their best and make them even better.

At $399 CAD, MegaMat (LXW size) isn’t cheap but it will last a long time properly cared for. With the thicker top and sides they’ll last longer than others. I’m careful with dogs and kids as they can rip apart air mattresses like no other. Check it’s the new version before buying.

With reviewing gear for this site and others, I have a good selection of air mattresses to choose from. I pick Exped any time I have a choice. It’s the first one I reach for if I’m making up a spare bed at home or sleeping at the campsite. The others aren’t bad, it’s just that MegaMat is the most comfortable.

Highly recommended.

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This course will walk you through every piece of hiking gear you might need for a short backpacking trip. We’ll cover what every piece of gear is and tips for buying each.

What will this guide cover?

This guide isn’t going to cover every piece of gear under the sun. First, it would take forever to put together and read. And it would be out of date before you read it. 

Second, we want to provide just enough information for you to get out and play outside. There will be plenty of time to spend hours researching the latest and lightest gear after you know more about what you need. Here we’ll focus on the basics and get you back outside.

Every section in this guide will cover a few key things. What the gear is, why you might need it (or not) and a couple tips on finding the right one of you. This isn’t a degree in backpacking gear. It’s just enough information so you can buy gear for a weekend on the trail and have a great time. 

This guide is divided into 5 sections: 

• Hiking
• Sleeping
• Cooking
• Clothing
• Other Backpacking Gear

Hiking gear is what you’ll need to hike and get from point A to point B. A lot of it crosses over with day hiking, like backpacks or hiking boots. If you’re just planning on day hiking and might backpack a couple times a year, you can use this gear for both. 

Sleeping gear is for staying dry and comfortable at night when you’re sleeping. Things like your tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag will let you get a good night sleep on the trail. You don’t have to use a tent and we offer a couple alternatives in this section.

Cooking gear is for making and eating food. Some suggestions on actual food to take backpacking is here as well as stoves, pots and dishes to help you eat it. 

Clothing is its own section and spans hiking and doing anything around camp. 

Miscellaneous is all the other bits that don’t quite fit into the other categories or may span multiple. 

If you have any questions about the info in this guide or want to see more added, definitely let us know on our contact form. 

Table of Contents

• Welcome
• Hiking Safety
• The 10 Essentials
• Hiking Gear
  • Backpack
  • Hiking Boots
  • Water Bottle
  • Water Bladder
  • Camp shoes
  • Gaiters
  • Map
  • Compass
  • GPS and Phone Apps
  • First Aid Kit
  • Trekking Poles
  • Headlamp
  • Watch
  • Pack Cover
• Sleeping Gear
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Pillow
  • Tarp
• Cooking Gear
  • Camp Stove
  • Fuel
  • Pots
  • Dishes
  • Coffee Maker
  • Water filter, drops, and tablets
  • Food
• Hiking Clothes
  • Baselayers
  • Midlayers
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Waterproof Pants
  • Socks
  • Hat
• Other Backpacking Gear
  • Multi-tool or Knife
  • Repair Kit
  • Stuff Sacks
  • Book
  • Notebook and Pen
  • Rope
  • Music
  • Satellite Communicator or Emergency Locator Beacon
  • Bear Safety
  • Firestarter
  • Batteries and Battery Packs
  • Soap
  • Garbage Bag
• Tips to Start
• Backpacking Gear Checklist
• Time to Hike!

Wait, Who is Pack and Trail?

Next up, who are we? Who is Pack and Trail?

Pack and Trail is an online magazine that covers human-powered outdoor adventure sports like hiking, trail running, paddle-boarding, mountain biking, backpacking and camping. We dive deep into gear reviews and instructions on how to get outside so you can spend less time looking around on the internet for answers and more time getting outside.

My name is Ross Collicutt. I’m the author of this guide and the editor of PackandTrail.com. I’ve spent the last 15 years hiking, backpacking, kayaking, paddle-boarding and running around the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver Island, BC.

We’re almost there, just a little note on being safe when hiking and then we’ll hit the gear.

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Why do you need dishes? 

You probably want to eat while you’re backpacking, right? That usually requires something to eat on and with. 

This section covers cups, plates, bowls, sporks and spoons. And whether you should bring them at all.

Remember that more dishes means more to clean. The more you can eat out of a bag, the less you have to clean. 

The absolute minimum you’ll need if you are boiling water for drinks and food is a small pot. Use the pot to boil water for your bag meal and then boil again for a hot drink. Eat out of the bag and drink out of the pot. 

To eat from a bag, bring a long spoon or spork. The bags are usually tall so a taller utensil works better. Most utensils are short and result in sauce all over your hands. 

For cups, it depends on what you drink. If I’m not having anything hot to drink, I won’t bring a mug and just drink from my water bottle the whole time. I love a hot coffee in camp to start the day though so I almost always bring a lightweight mug. I boil water for coffee and then boil again for oatmeal in the pot. 

For plates and bowls, it depends on what you’re eating. If you’re eating bag meals or something in your 1 pot, you won’t need them. If you are sharing food, you might need something to put it all in. 

Only bring what you need

Once you know what you’re eating, you can plan your dishes. Only bring the necessities. If you are sharing food with someone else, share the weight and let them carry some of the dishes. 

Just eat in the bag

If you are eating dehydrated meals in the bag, you won’t need much for dishes outside of a pot and a long spoon. This means less dishes and easy cleanup. Many of the meal bags have some sort of foil or liner inside and can’t be burned. Pack garbage out.

Different materials

Most backpacking dishes are made out of metal or plastic. Both are durable and last a long time. Try to get lightweight where you can. 

Long spoon for bag meals

The bags made for dehydrated bag meals are usually quite tall. Some companies are catching on and making short, wide bags. If you only have a short spoon, you end up with a lot of food on your hands reaching into the bags. A long spoon or spork solves this problem. 

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Why do you need trekking poles? 

Trekking poles are walking sticks with soft handles, like ski poles. Sometimes they have wide discs around the end at the ground to keep them from sinking into mud.

Poles help you keep your balance on slippery logs and river crossings and help take weight off your knees going down hills. You can also use them to set up a tent or a tarp. 

Trekking poles are optional. Some people love them, others don’t like the extra pieces to bring them. I personally love using them. They’ve kept me from falling head first into some large mud puddles.

Look for adjustable poles

Good poles will be adjustable in 1 or 2 places. They’ll pack down smaller and are easier to set at the right height. It’s nice to adjust them shorter for going uphill and longer for going downhill. 

Carbon is lighter but breaks easier

Carbon and aluminum are the most common materials for trekking poles. Carbon is lighter but will break easier. Aluminum is stronger and will bend if it gets stuck in a rock before it snaps. 

Go lighter

Try to get the lightest trekking poles you can. You’ll be carrying them in your hands or on your pack the entire hike so lighter will be easier on your arms.

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Why do you need a water filter? 

No matter where you are, there’s a chance the water source can have protozoa like Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Both cause stomach problems like diarrhea. Not something you want on your hiking trip. 

To make it safe to drink we can either boil the water, or use a water filter, UV pen or purification chemicals. All methods make the water safe to drink. 

Boiling the water is time-consuming and requires a lot of fuel for your stove. In an emergency it still works. It will be safe to drink after you bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute.

Another method is a pump filter. With the handle, you pump water through a very fine filter which catches protozoa like Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Pumps require a bit of work but is quick to get multiple liters of water. You can use gravity to do the work for you as well, letting the water drip from one water bladder through a filter down to another bladder.

A third method is to use chemical drops or tablets in the water. Over 15 or 20 minutes, the chemicals do their work killing things in the water. Sometimes the water has a taste after.

The last method is to use a UV light like a Steripen which sterilizes any bugs in the water, rendering them harmless to you and your stomach. 

Having a way to get drinkable water is one of the 10 Essentials. Even for day hikes, bring a way to get more water.

Measure how much you need per day

We need to estimate how much water you need per day. These are estimates that I roughly use. They center around using about .5 liters per hour hiking and adding meals before and after. If the weather is warmer, then I’ll need more. 

• Breakfast and getting ready: 1.5 liters
• Morning hiking and lunch: 1.5 liters
• Afternoon hiking: 1.5 liters
• Dinner and evening: 2 liters

These numbers will be different for you. It depends on age, temperature, duration and intensity of hiking and what kind of drinks you’re having.

Now that you know what water you’ll need and when you can think about when you want to get the water. 

• Breakfast and getting ready: filtered the night before
• Morning hiking and lunch: filtered before starting to hike
• Afternoon hiking: filtered around lunch
• Dinner and evening: filtered in camp before dinner

Exactly when you filter or clean water depends on your water sources. These are when I like to get the water ready. 

Gravity filters are the easiest but large

For filtering large amounts of water, gravity filters are very convenient. They use 2 water bladders and a filter in between which can be large for a solo lightweight setup. For large groups, they work very well. Fill the dirty bag with water and hang in a tree. Once it’s done, there’s 3-4 liters of clean water.

Test different methods. This might not work well for you.

Lifestraw are great for emergencies but…

Lifestraws have become popular in the last few years for their simplicity. Just drink from any water source and you’re done. The problem comes in when you need to store some water to take with you. There’s no way to just fill a water bottle with clean water to have for hiking and cooking. Not all trails have water at regular intervals.

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Why do you need rope?

Rope can be a very useful thing to have on the trail. It has many uses from day to day to emergency. 

For regular uses you can tie up tarps or pitch out tents. In emergencies you can tie up broken gear, or makeshift splints, slings and rescue sleds. 

Depending on where you are hiking you might need to lock up food overnight in a bear cache or canister, but if it’s allowed you can hang it high in a tree. That requires rope. 

Paracord is strong and light

Paracord is a strong and light rope originally used in parachute lines. These days it’s a good multipurpose rope for anything outdoors like hanging bear bags or pitching tarps. 550 paracord (Type III) is popular since it’s not too large but still can hold 550 pounds.

How long?

How long of a rope you need depends on what you want to do with it. I usually bring one 15 meter piece if I’m hanging food in trees. If I’m hanging a tarp, I’ll have two 5 meter pieces and 2 10 meter pieces. You might be able to bring less if the campsites are heavily treed. 

Throw a bag

To be able to get a rope high up into a tree it’s helpful to have a small bag with something to tie to. Tie the rope to the bag, put a small rock in the bag and throw it up over a high branch. Make sure to hang on to the other end of the rope. Tie your tarp or food onto one end and then pull it up into the tree. Tie the ground end to the tree or another branch so it’s easy to retrieve. 

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Why do you need a headlamp? 

Around camp and possibly on the trail, you’ll need light to see. A headlamp or flashlight lets you see where you’re going. With a headlamp your hands can be free to make dinner or put up your tent. 

Headlamps are part of the 10 Essentials safety equipment. If you find yourself lost, even on a day hike, you could be out after dark trying to find your way. Headlamps are good signalling devices for trying to get rescued as well. 

Phones have lights on them as well but if you run the light down on your phone, you can’t call for help if you need to. 

Lightweight and comfortable is important

Most headlamps have a wide comfortable band so you can wear them on your head for hours at a time. Make sure yours is comfortable and doesn’t dig in anywhere. Try them on in the store if you can. Lighter weight headlamps usually are more comfortable. They don’t have as much weight hanging off your head. 

Some headlamps are extremely lightweight though and only have wire for a band which isn’t as comfortable. 

Bright is good 

Very small or inexpensive headlamps aren’t very bright. While it might be ok around camp for work right in front of your face, you won’t be able to see down the trail very far if you have to hike. A good headlamp will be 300 lumens or more. 

Headlamps over 300 lumens can be heavier and use more batteries so make sure you need that size before getting anything bigger. 

Look for good battery life

Running out of batteries on your headlamp can be dangerous so make sure you get something with a good long battery life on it. You won’t have to worry about running out. 

Bring extra batteries or battery pack

Since headlamps and having light is so important for safety and just comfort, make sure to bring extra batteries. Some headlamps can recharge with USB so a small, fully charged battery pack can charge your headlamp and other things on the trail. 

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Why do you need food? 

Well, we need food to survive so I guess we’re taking it. The trick for backpacking is packing light. 

We have to carry all our food so aim to bring food that’s lightweight but has a lot of calories. Hiking all day burns a lot of calories. To keep your strength up, you’ll need more calories than just sitting around the house. If you burn 2000 calories at home, expect to burn 2500 or 3000 out hiking. This means packing enough food.

We’ve got a few options for food.

Regular food

Regular food from home is just fine to bring backpacking. Be careful bringing anything that has a lot of packaging. We have to pack that out too. 

Popular items that might just be in your kitchen now are great for hiking: trail mix, nuts, dried fruits, oatmeal, shelf-safe meats and cheeses, coffee, tea, dried soup and ramen noodles. Try to have some protein and fat at each meal and not just carbohydrates.

Dehydrated/Freeze-dried bag meals

Most outdoor stores have dehydrated meals in a sealed bag that are good sizes for 1 or 2 servings. The bag is waterproof so you just boil water, add it to the bag and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. They won’t be a gourmet restaurant meal but at the end of a long day on the trail, they taste amazing. 

Dehydrate your own

If you have a dehydrator at home, you can make your own dehydrated meals. Experiment with this before you get on the trails. Soups are a great place to start. 

Cold-soaked

To completely leave the stove at home you can just pack cold-soaked jars or bags of food. They soak while you hike and you get a quick, easy meal at camp. I prefer hot meals when I can but it does take more work. 

Check serving sizes on the bag meals

Some serving sizes are for 1 and some for 2. If you find you are really hungry at the end of the day, most 2-serving bag meals are really a 1.5 serving. Adding a bread or bagel to a meal can bump up those calories if you need more. 

Check water requirements

Not all bag meals require the same amount of water. Make sure you know how much they use and you have a water bottle or pot that can measure that amount. Sucks to get on the trail with a 500 ml pot and see that you need 700 ml in one of your meals. Not the end of the world, but inconvenient. 

I like matching the amount of water I need with the amount of coffee or tea I’m having with it. Boil part for the coffee, part for the meal and you’re ready to go. 

Add spice and oil 

Some dehydrated meals aren’t the most flavourful. To spice things up a little you can bring your own spice kit. A dash of this and a pinch of that probably won’t weigh you and down and will bring a lot more joy to your meals. 

I love adding a bit of olive oil to my meals as well. It adds a nice flavour to some recipes and packs a bunch of extra fatty calories that your body will love on a long hike. 

Replace your sodium

You’ll likely lose a lot of salt when hiking and sweating. Make sure your meals or hydration tablets add this back in by the end of the day. Don’t go overboard though. Many bag meals are heavy on the sodium and you won’t need to add any. 

I like to take hydration tablets like Nuun hiking. If I’m dehydrated I feel like garbage but a Nuun every day will replace the electrolytes and hydrate faster. Stay away from garbage like stuff which is mostly sugar. 

Pick your favourites and test at home

The middle of a 7 day trip is not a great place to have stomach issues. If you can test some of your meals at home before you go and see what they do to your stomach. I find some are so full of sodium and preservatives that they wreck my stomach. A lot more bag meals have come on the market recently that are much cleaner and can be gluten free or vegetarian.

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Why do you need a music player? 

You don’t. If you like music and it’s going to be a long trip then you can bring some on an iPod or phone with you. I usually have my phone with me so I download a bit for use offline. 

Battery life 

You probably already have a music player you like so there won’t be much for tips here. I do want to bring up battery life of whatever you are using. If you need your phone for satellite communication or navigation, don’t blow all your battery listening to music. 

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Why do you need a watch?

Having a watch on the trail, even a cheap sports watch, is very helpful. 

If weather rolls in, it’s easy to sleep past when you wanted to get up and onto the trail. If you need to get to somewhere by a certain time, you’ll know what time it is. Often trails have a bus service at the end that leave at a certain time. Any trails on the coast by the ocean will have tides and areas that may need to be crossed at certain times. The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island has sections that are impassible at high tide. 

Some of the better watches have GPS, compass or weather alerts in them as well. 

Alarm

An easy to set alarm is nice on the trail. You might be getting up with the sun or when all your friends are up but other times you might have to be up at a certain time to get moving for the day. 

Good Battery

If you are going to be out on the trail for a few days or a week, the watch needs to easily last that long. Any basic sports watch will go for months. Newer smart or GPS watches have to be charged much more often. Careful with GPS modes that drain the battery. 

Waterproof

A good watch will last through a rain storm or falling in a puddle. If you’re relying on your watch every day, make sure it’s waterproof.

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