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Suunto Vertical: The Ultimate GPS Adventure Watch for Explorers and Athletes


Supplied - Suunto Vertical
Supplied - Suunto Vertical

Introducing the Suunto Vertical, a groundbreaking GPS adventure watch designed for outdoor expeditions and committed training. Developed by the Finnish brand Suunto, this watch is built with features that cater to adventurers and athletes alike. With free offline maps, solar charging, unbeatable battery life, and military-tested durability, the Suunto Vertical has everything you need to conquer the great outdoors.


One of the standout features of the Suunto Vertical is its detailed outdoor offline maps, which are available globally free of charge. DC RainMaker praises the watch, stating, "Suunto has put forth a very accurate GPS watch on land, with good and clear mapping." Combined with the Suunto app's advanced route navigation, heatmaps, and 3D maps, users have offline maps at their fingertips, providing greater safety and confidence during their adventures.


The Suunto Vertical boasts an industry-leading battery life, offering 85 hours of continuous exercise tracking on the titanium solar variant and 80 hours on the stainless steel variant, with dual-band GNSS. On single band GPS, the devices over up to 180 hours of performance mode*. The 5K Runner highlights the watch's impressive battery life and GNSS accuracy, saying it's "the best on any sports watch... ever." With solar charging capabilities in the titanium solar variants, the watch's battery life is further enhanced.


Designed and made in Finland using 100% renewable energy, the Suunto Vertical is also committed to sustainability and transparency. The watch's carbon footprint is calculated, verified, and fully compensated with Verified Carbon Units. The titanium solar variant produces only 6.59 kg of CO2e throughout its lifespan, equivalent to driving a combustion engine car for 39 km.


Supplied - Suunto Vertical
Supplied - Suunto Vertical

Not only is the Suunto Vertical built to withstand the toughest conditions, but it also offers numerous sport modes and advanced training tools. With over 95 different sport modes to choose from, users can track their progress, recovery, and sleep analysis through the Suunto app. Integration with partner services like Strava, Training Peaks, and Komoot allows users to connect with their community and find inspiration for their next adventure.


The Suunto Vertical is available in eight different versions, including stainless steel models and titanium models with solar charging. With a wide range of customization options and advanced features, the Suunto Vertical is the ultimate GPS adventure watch for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes alike.

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