Garmin Tactix 8 Solar Elite

Need shooting solutions? Tactix 8 Solar Elite delivers.

If shooting and hunting are your passions, you need a tactical watch that delivers the information you need for advanced solutions. Garmin's Tactix 8 Solar Elite features Garmin's Applied Ballistics Elite solver. This set of tools employs advanced algorithms to calculate ballistic solutions, helping you determine the optimal aiming point for long-range shots. Basic factors such as bullet trajectory, wind speed, temperature, and elevation are paired with advanced factors like spin drift, Coriolis effect, and aerodynamic jump, as well as custom drag models for specific bullets, making it ideal for professional marksmen and tactical shooters who need accurate shooting solutions in every scenario.

Solar charging for long life

Even the best tactical watch isn't useful if it's out of juice. Tactix 8 Solar employs a solar charging lens that extends the battery life to previously unheard-of lengths. But that's not all that's impressive about this watch.

New tactical features

Tactix 7 was an impressive tactical watch. Since Garmin doesn't rest on its laurels they've added new and improved features to make Tactix 8 Solar even more useful.

These features build upon the already impressive features of previous Tactix models.

Field-ready

Tactix 8 is built from the ground up for hard use, with the tools you need for serious work in the field.

The display can easily be dimmed to very low levels and the heart rate sensor lights turned off. The NVG night-vision mode makes the display visible to night-vision devices but undetectable to the naked eye. For finding your way, Tactix 8 has a built-in flashlight with both green and white light options. The Red Shift mode changes the display to red to acclimate your eyes for night vision. For ease of use, the touchscreen display is paired with traditional button controls that you can count on in any conditions. And, with up to 31 days of battery life, you can depend on Tactix 7 for a good long while.

The green flashlight is ideal for stealthy night-time operations.

Advanced mapping and navigation tools

Tactix 8 will also keep you on course when you're out in the field with a variety of mapping options.

You can enhance your mapping experience even further by subscribing to Outdoor Maps+ and tapping into satellite imagery and enhanced topo maps.

Connected

Garmin's smart notifications work with Tactix 8 to let you receive texts, emails, and alerts on the watch's screen. This watch automatically uploads your workout to Garmin Connect, where you can share it with your friends through social media or many popular fitness-tracking apps. Assistance and incident detection harness the power of your phone to send your location to emergency contacts.

This Garmin keeps you connected to your music. Store up to 2,000 songs in the memory, or access apps like Spotify when you're paired with your phone. And you'll have the tactical advantage at checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payments.

Get the edge on your training

Tactix 8 gives you tools to prep for your toughest challenges. The wrist-based heart rate monitor tracks your exercise and activity intensity to measure your stress level, gauge your fitness and energy levels, and monitor your sleep. Respiration and hydration tracking tools are at your command too. With Tactix 7 on your wrist, you'll see at a glance how well your current exercise regimen is paying off.

Track your sport

This versatile Garmin includes profiles for dozens of sports. Whether your joy is running, cycling, yoga, XC skiing, golfing, climbing, or another sport, this Garmin will capture the metrics for your later review. GPS navigation makes exploring new terrain during your workouts easy, with turn-by-turn directions, round-trip routing, and more.