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Strava expands hiking tools with better maps, route planning, and trail navigation

Marty S.

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For Apple Watch Ultra 2 hikers, Strava’s offline routing finally competes with Garmin Epix Gen 2 on backcountry capability—though map accuracy on remote trails still needs seasoning before you ditch the dedicated device.

Marty’s Take:

If you’re on the fence between a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and an Apple Watch Ultra 2, Strava’s offline maps and Apple Watch route-following just shifted the equation. Garmin’s edge has always been native trail navigation — Strava is borrowing that moat. But “Strava says it works” and “it works with no cell signal in the backcountry” are different claims. Check our best fitness tracker picks before committing — this is worth waiting a season on.

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Garmin Epix Gen 2

Source: 9to5Mac

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.