I’m in the process of reviewing the new Suunto Vertical 2, a tough-built, outdoor adventure-oriented smartwatch with a bright AMOLED screen, multiple days of battery life, 100 meters of water resistance, and my favorite feature — support for offline navigational maps.

These detailed maps are free to download and highly detailed. Better yet, the Vertical 2 offers plenty of onboard storage for a plethora of downloads. For example, I downloaded a map encompassing the entire state of Washington, which accounts for 1.47GB of the 28GB of total storage.

While the Suunto Vertical 2 isn’t exactly a bargain at $699, it is cheaper than its nearest competitor, the Garmin Fenix 8, which also supports offline maps but starts at $999.

Whether you're looking for navigational assistance off the grid or

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