In today’s world of GPS smartwatches, the options for a rugged, dependable, everyday adventure companion are endless. Among the lot, Suunto is one brand that has innovation and ingenuity cemented into the company’s foundation since they first discovered a new method for manufacturing liquid-filled compasses in 1936. Fast forward to present day, the company's catalog runs the gamut from dive computers to sport watches to digital services. So how does Suunto top their current GPS smartwatch offerings, which top out with the Peak and Peak Pro? Well, they do so by pushing the limits even further with the new and aptly named Suunto Vertical.
One of the ways that the Suunto Vertical pushes the sport watch limit is by building on what is already an extensive and comprehensive map database. On-screen, the Suunto Vertical displays a precise color depiction of your current terrain and highlights the differences in altitude with accurate contour lines, just like a topo map. Paired with the Suunto App, you’re able to access all sorts of additional information including sport-specific heat maps, road surfaces and the most popular taken routes, all of which can sync straight to the watch.