$25 Garmin Watch Charger Cable or THIS?

Why pay $25 for a Garmin cable when you can use this? *Gear I'm Using Now:* * inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach * Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app * Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch * Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes * Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack * Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance *Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):* https://hikingguy.com/gear *More Hiking Content* * Website: https://hikingguy.com * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hikingguy * Monthly Hiking News (free): https://www.patreon.com/c/hikingguy/ * Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Hikingguy I tested three ways to charge a Garmin watch on trail: a third-party 1200 mAh battery puck that clips to your watch and charges it untethered, a simple USB-C adapter that converts existing cables for a few dollars, and the official $25 Garmin cable. The battery puck lets you charge while wearing the watch but doesn't support data transfer. The adapter is cheap, supports data pass-through for syncing with Garmin Express, and works with cables you already own. The official cable is the known quantity if you want zero surprises. This comparison is for hikers and travelers deciding what charging setup makes sense for their pack. 00:00 Portable Battery Charger 02:04 USB-C Adapter 02:53 Official Garmin Cable --- *Disclaimer:* Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.