Whom The edge, our deal writers spend a lot of time covering the latest discounts at amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers that sell the technology we cover. It is true that IER is often not one of them, but the company anniversary sale – which runs through May 27 – is a great opportunity to save not only on tents, glamping chairs and sub-zero sleeping bags, but also on Garmin's rugged line of sports watches.
Over the next week, many of our favorite Garmin watches will be on sale for up to 25 percent off, and amazon and Garmin will match REI's prices in most cases. The second generation Garmin Epix Pro Sapphire Editionour favorite model for endurance athletes, is available from amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYFBZCH9/?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon, REIand garmin starting at $799.99 ($200 off), which matches its lowest price to date. If you want a more durable alternative, one equipped with virtually all the fitness feature that Garmin offers, you can also purchase the Fenix 7S Pro Solar in amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYFC8G18/?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon, REIand Garmin online store starting at $599.99 ($200 off). This multisport watch has many of the same features as the Epix Pro, only it ditches the OLED display to conserve battery life.
As an added benefit, amazon.com/dp/B09PSKG7C3/?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon, REIand garmin everyone is selling the Garmin inReach Mini 2 for $299.99 ($100 off), its lowest price yet. It's not a high-end watch, but as someone who often carries the second generation satellite communicator in the field, I can tell you that it is literally a lifesaver. The handy subscription-based tool is great for texting and sharing your location with others while you walk, although its biggest feature is its ability to activate SOS alerts in case of an emergency. The fact that you can use the rugged device to check the weather report and navigate back to your starting point adds to its appeal.
