I have to agree with Sota. Amazing all the "reasons" (excuses) people come up with to justify their electronics. Got hunting to be with nature and enjoy the hunt but have to have my daily toys with me to play with. When you texting, etc. your not hunting, your playing. Sorry if I stepped on some toes but facts are facts and that is just the way it is. Don't have to like it but learn to live with it.
I have two phones on me at all times due to my profession. And its not having the phone on ones person its the usage. I couldn't care less what others do unless they are guests in my stand. For OPs actual question, I would answer it with your intuition. Do you want it either way? Only you know. Good luck
So much stupid here. I have one and use it everyday. The best part about hunting with it is checking texts when you're on the stand. I have young kids and old family members, so being able to check my wrist instead of digging out my phone when i get a text is fantastic. The nice tap on the wrist lets you know you have been texted. Also you can now send emergancy SOS right from your watch if you need. Make a call if your in trouble. Yes from your watch. Check the weather, sunrise and sunset time. Almost all apps on your phone can translate to the watch. Newer ones come with GPS.
You didn’t state any facts, just crapped out your opinion. Congrats on being a better hunter then all of us. Here is your prize for doing it the right way. “You don’t have to like it, but learn to live with it.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Respect your elder, the man is hunting at an age few of us will be able to. Cut him slack he has lived over 3 quarters of his life when there was no such thing as cell phones. Appreciate his perspective.....plus he agreed with me
Now this is exactly what I was looking for. If I end up getting one, which I probably will, I plan to get the new version 3 with GPS and cellular. I like the idea of the cellular feature. For an extra $10 a month you basically have a back-up phone on your wrist that will function independently of an iPhone.
Just so you know, as long as your phone is in range you don't need the cellular package to call from your watch. It will use your phones cellular. With the cellular package you can just leave your house with the watch only.
Yeah, I've read that. You don't really want to use the cellular feature unless you really need to as it burns the battery up very quickly. It might come in handy some day, though.
I can't believe you turned to the dark side and agreed with Sota. I do sort of understand where you're coming from, but we all have different objectives when we hit the woods with our weapons. As I stated before, I can (and I do) enjoy nature anytime, but when I walk into the woods with my stand and a weapon I'm there for one reason and that is to do my best to kill a deer. Believe it or not I even manage to kill one every now and then despite the fact that I'm occasionally texting or posting on the forum from the stand. I do respect your point of view, but I see no problem at all taking my "toys" to the stand.
thank goodnes someone else said this... in an attempt to get back to the OP I would say the concerns would be how the watch operates in foul weather and tough conditions (cold, snow ect) and how it fits. Seems like an expensive tool if it gets banged up on your way up the tree or something. The simplicity of it seems great though
and just to jump into the dialogue that digressed. Hunters need to stop dictating how people hunt. Its a new world, some people enjoy being connected I leave my phone in the pocket when I hunt and have a buddy who stays on his while he hunts- I have watched him miss opportunities because of it but great...more opportunities for me. If he happpy to just get away and a little closer to nature than being in his office or basement on his laptop good for him! Im glad hes out, one step closer.
Well, from what I've read they're pretty tough. The 3rd version is designed to wear while swimming. I've never seen cold have a bad effect on electronics I carry, but I've never seen temps colder than -10 degrees either.
A few of my coworkers have em and they do seem tough, I say go for it. Again it would be great to not have to dig through pockets and whatnot.
I just laugh at the guys who look down on others who enjoy using their phone while on stand. Most think they truly are superior hunters because they don't use their phone while hunting. Simply hilarious. I get the idea of "being immersed with nature" when you're hunting. I really do. What you're not understanding is that I AM immersed with nature, even if I do use my phone from time to time. Seriously. Not even joking. It's hard for some to understand the concept that almost everyone who uses their phone is not on it 100%. Now... On topic. I would get the watch. I don't have one but it sounds like it would have some benefits for what you're looking for. I do like the idea of not having to reach into your pocket for your phone. I wonder how the battery life is on them with cold temps?
I'd have to do some homework on this topic, but in my experience batteries tend to last longer in cold weather than they do in hotter weather.
So, no... batteries die way quicker in the cold. The cold will drain batteries. The watch is fine because its on your wrist. Your body keeps it warm enough. I know this first hand as I backpack a lot. In colder weather if your phone is not against your body it will die super quick. So if you find yourself camping in cold weather make sure to keep your phone in your sleeping bag with you. Even if you're hiking in frigid temps temps keep your phone against your body. Im talking way to much today......
Yep, you're right. A quick search says that while a cold battery will hold it's charge longer than a hot battery, a cold battery will discharge more quickly. Sounds weird, but there ya go.
