EP 269 - The Best Fitness Tracker in 2025 – Garmin Fenix vs. Whoop

11.11.2025

The Mindful Hunter Podcast

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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