COROS NOMAD vs Hiking: Is it a Good Match?

UPDATE: I reached out to COROS, and they shared a discount code with me, which will get you a free extra band (Affiliate link: https://dada.link/mMvmId)! Simply add an extra band (should be around ~29$) when buying the watch, and in the checkout, enter "OSCARHIKES", and the cost for the extra band should become 0$. I checked, and this also works for the EU store. P.S. As of right now, when publishing the video, the nylon bands for the COROS NOMAD are restocked.

In this video, I review the COROS NOMAD GPS watch, which I've been testing on my hiking and cycling trips since the start of September 2025. Initially, I wasn't expecting much from it, but I'm glad that I gave COROS a second chance because I really like it. It now feels like it's made for navigating, instead of only recording training activities. It has really good maps, it's precise, and I was pleasantly surprised with the battery life, in addition to a lot of other things that I now like about it. I definitely recommend it for dayhiking and thru-hiking. #explorewithCOROS #corosglobal

▼ HIKING PRINTS (MADE BY ME & MY WIFE)
Hiking trail posters ➜ https://trailgoals.com/ (10% discount code: oscarhikes)

▼ GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND (some are affiliate links)
Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Backpack ➜ https://alnk.to/esZaRo4
Outdoor Vitals Quilt ➜ https://alnk.to/6IHPHv9
Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag Liner ➜ https://amzn.to/4nsNreU
Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad ➜ https://amzn.to/4nJt9Or
Decathlon Foam Sleeping Pad ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/products/ba...
Trekology Pillow ➜ https://amzn.to/3I56BIE
Katadyn Befree Water Filter ➜ https://amzn.to/3KgAsOM
Titanium Spork ➜ https://amzn.to/4mboYtw
Titanium Pot ➜ https://amzn.to/3JOEqye
Lightload Towels ➜ https://amzn.to/4d9Ikuo
Decathlon Trekking Poles ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/collections...
Swiss Army Knife ➜ https://amzn.to/3JSTjj3
Darn Tough Socks ➜ https://amzn.to/3GJnnsm
Brynje Mesh Base Layer ➜ https://www.brynjeusa.com/ref/16/
Alpaca Wool Hoodie ➜ https://www.pakaapparel.com/products/...
Marmot Rain Jacket ➜ https://amzn.to/4ni0a3M
Decathlon Down Jacket ➜ https://www.decathlon.com/products/si...
Outdoor Vitals Sunshirt ➜ https://alnk.to/gVNMAPI
Headlamp ➜ https://amzn.to/48aNVlg
Power Bank ➜ https://amzn.to/3Va7qCR
Thermometer ➜ https://amzn.to/3JWYmyM
Coros Nomad GPS Watch ➜ https://coros.com/buy/nomad
Garmin Messenger SOS GPS Device ➜ https://amzn.to/3IiRnjf

▼ FILMING GEAR (affiliate links)
Sony Alpha 7C Full Frame Mirrorless Camera ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/42LM0Ru)
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 8k Action camera ➜ (Insta360: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-...)

▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:48 The Specs
00:04:18 Features
00:07:10 Activities
00:11:05 Map Improvements
00:12:23 Exploring & Journaling
00:14:03 GPS Accuracy
00:16:22 Elevation
00:17:23 Battery
00:18:38 Final Words

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