Random Garmin 920XT question

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3:57p, 4/25/18

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I'm headed out next week for a 4 day Grand Canyon hike and I'd like to track our progress on my Garmin. Obviously the battery would die if I tracked all 4 days. But isn't there a mode where it only pings the satellite every so often? Maybe this is a Feniz feature and not a 920XT feature?

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4:10p, 4/25/18

What about a portable power bank to charge the watch nightly while you sleep?

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In reply to easttexasaggie04 • 4:11p, 4/25/18

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On the Fenix, it's called "Ultratrac", but I'm not sure if the 920xt has it or not.

Edit: Nevermind... https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner920XT/EN-US/GUID-01F41A53-9B56-433B-846E-C6F5A6D4660F.html

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5:07p, 4/25/18

Ultratrac is inaccurate as hell. It WAY overestimated mileage.

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In reply to JHUAggie • 5:08p, 4/25/18

JHUAggie said:
What about a portable power bank to charge the watch nightly while you sleep?

This is the better option. I have a solar powered inflatable light that also has a usb port to charge electronics.

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In reply to AggieOO • 6:03p, 4/25/18

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AggieOO said:
JHUAggie said:
What about a portable power bank to charge the watch nightly while you sleep?

This is the better option. I have a solar powered inflatable light that also has a usb port to charge electronics.

Mr. Fancypants, over here.

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6:36p, 4/25/18

AG

I'd just get a power bank like was mentioned. I have a couple from Anker that work well and you wouldn't need anything huge for a couple overnight charges
https://www.anker.com/products/107/Power-Banks

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In reply to aggiespartan • 6:57p, 4/25/18

aggiespartan said:
AggieOO said:
JHUAggie said:
What about a portable power bank to charge the watch nightly while you sleep?

This is the better option. I have a solar powered inflatable light that also has a usb port to charge electronics.
Mr. Fancypants, over here.

It's very useful for backpacking and fairly inexpensive.

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4:32p, 5/8/18

AG

Thanks for the help. I just recharged the watch at night using an Anker battery. It did great and didn't weigh a ton.