With the new Garmin Instinct 3 I had to climb a wall – in the best way possible

I have a confession to make: I have never climbed a rock wall and honestly had no plans to do so. However, when Garmin invited me to take a quick break from the CES 2025 grind to try out some of its latest rugged smartwatches, I agreed, if only for the chance to try one out. try, the Solar Instinct 3 with a battery life that lasts forever.

The rugged Garmin Instinct 3 watches have a bold, even aggressive look and seem more than up to the task of surviving a fall from a rock climbing wall (Editor’s note: no one fell).