EP 269 - The Best Fitness Tracker in 2025 – Garmin Fenix vs. Whoop
Description
In this podcast, we put the latest lineup of hunting and fitness wearables through the Mindful Hunter scoring system—breaking down everything from battery life and GPS performance to real-world hunt data and sleep tracking. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense review that cuts through the marketing fluff, this one’s for you.
We start with a full overview of the scoring system and testing methodology, followed by a deep dive into how each watch performed across a variety of metrics that actually matter in the field. From price and display quality to weather resistance and app integration, we leave no stone unturned.
This review also includes a detailed section on performance and health tracking, as well as exclusive hunt data analysis and training metrics that show how these devices hold up under pressure.+
If you’re serious about your gear and want honest insights from someone who’s been there, this breakdown will give you the clarity you need to make the right choice.
0:00 – Intro
1:58 – Scoring System
2:28 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting
3:26 – Price
4:46 – Battery
7:23 – Bands
8:51 – Display
9:53 – Weather Resistance
10:34 – GPS
11:26 – App Integration
13:29 – Descriptive Totals
13:37 – Swarovski ATX 85 Giveaway
14:27 – Sensors
15:28 – Sensitivity
16:28 – Performance Tracking
17:41 – Health Tracking
18:42 – Sleep Tracking
19:02 – Hunt Data
24:31 – Training Data
25:38 – Tracking Totals
25:54 – Final Score
26:21 – Recommendations
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