Bridger Watch RECKON GPS Smartwatch with Offline Topo Maps and Ballistics
The Bridger Watch RECKON is a GPS smartwatch built around hunting use: topo maps stored on the watch, waypoint sync with onX Hunt, a ballistics screen, a Redshift display mode and a...
Description
The Bridger Watch RECKON is a GPS smartwatch built around hunting use: topo maps stored on the watch, waypoint sync with onX Hunt, a ballistics screen, a Redshift display mode and a built-in red and white flashlight, alongside the heart-rate, sleep, workout and weather tools you expect from a daily smartwatch.
What the RECKON does in the field
- Offline topo mapping: maps run on the watch, so you can check position and terrain without pulling out a phone or having cell coverage.
- onX Hunt waypoints and tracks: Bridger lists waypoint and track sharing between an onX Hunt account and the watch, in both directions.
- Navigation tools: GPS coordinates, waypoint setting, point-to-point navigation, a real-time breadcrumb trail, elevation profile, total ascent and descent, and sun and moon information.
- Ballistics on the wrist: send a DOPE chart from the Hornady 4DOF solver (Bridger also references Sierra TrueData) and use the range card and Quick Range screens.
- Redshift display and flashlight: a red-shifted display mode and a flashlight with a red light and two white modes, useful for pre-dawn setups.
- Health and fitness: wrist heart rate, resting heart rate, SpO2, respiration, sleep scoring, stress, VO2 max, training load and recovery, plus cardio, strength, HIIT, yoga, cycling, swim and winter-sport workout profiles.
- Everyday smartwatch features: weather, phone notifications, phone music control, find-my-phone and a calculator. It pairs with iPhone and Android.
RECKON specifications
| Brand / model | Bridger Watch RECKON Smartwatch (black) |
|---|---|
| Display | AMOLED touchscreen with sapphire crystal lens |
| Case and bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer case, titanium bezel and titanium rear cover |
| Strap | FKM, quick-release |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Sensors | Optical heart rate, pulse oximeter, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor |
| Battery | Lithium-ion; Bridger states 14 to 20 days depending on use and battery mode |
| Charging | Bridger proprietary plug charger |
| Phone compatibility | iPhone and Android |
Specifications are as published by Bridger Watch. Battery life varies with display use, GPS activity and settings.
Who the RECKON is for
Choose it if you want terrain maps, saved locations and a ballistic reference on your wrist for scouting, glassing and backcountry hunts, and you also want a watch you can wear for training, sleep tracking and daily use. It is a smartwatch with hunting tools rather than a handheld GPS replacement, so review the map and onX Hunt features on Bridger's pages to confirm they cover how you plan to navigate.
Frequently asked questions
Does the RECKON work without cell service?
Its topo maps and GPS navigation are listed as offline features, so maps and saved waypoints stay available on the watch without a signal. Phone notifications, weather updates and app syncing still need a phone connection.
Is it compatible with iPhone and Android?
Yes. Bridger lists compatibility with both iPhone and Android phones.
How water resistant is it?
Bridger rates the RECKON at 10 ATM.
Which ballistics tools does it connect to?
Bridger lists integration with the Hornady 4DOF solver and references Sierra TrueData for sending ballistic data to the watch.
How long does the battery last?
Bridger states 14 to 20 days. Continuous GPS tracking and heavy screen use will shorten that, and battery modes can extend it.