Forerunner 265

Garmin

Forerunner 265

165 positive 7 neutral 30 negative

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2025 EDC 44yr old

This has been my go to this year .. cut down on the blade choice .. last year I was using my kershaw brawler which is discontinued so I’m using a cheaper knife this year .. here we go Pens:pilot g2 and precise v7 on my work id holder Watch:garmin forerunner 265 with nylon/velcro band Glasses : Wile

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reas0n555 in r/EDC

August 29, 2025 11:30 PM

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Upgraded from my Apple Watch to a garmin.. How do I stay dry?

Hey guys, I just upgraded to the Forerunner 265. Everything was all good out the box, but after about 40 minutes of ownership, I’ve noticed women keep squirting around me when they see it on my wrist. Any ideas on how to prevent this? I really don’t want to run any faster (already at a 13min/mi pace

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dinner-enjoyer in r/RunningCirclejerk

July 17, 2025 4:57 PM

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Coros Pace Pro Regret?

I came from using a Garmin Epix Gen 2 Sapphire, which was a fantastic watch, but was overkill and too heavy for my activity (99% running or walking). I was in between getting the Pace Pro and the Forerunner 265, and was convinced by some of my other running buddies to try the Coros out, as they'd ha

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tizonstreets in r/Coros

April 16, 2025 5:27 PM

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Fenix 8 amoled or solar

I’m currently deciding between the Fenix 8 solar or amoled. I have a forerunner 265 and I’m looking to upgrade. I’m thinking of going with the 47mm option for either but am willing to go with the 51mm if it sounds like it would be better. I like the amoled on my 265 but have seen pros and cons of bo

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Loss-Such in r/GarminFenix

November 16, 2025 9:32 AM

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Super happy with the upgrade

I switched from AW this year and my first Garmin is the Forerunner 265, which I love very much.

Decided to switch to the Fenix 8 and I’m loving the bigger screen, the extra functions and the overall aesthetics of the watch.

My wrist is small, but the Fenix 8 47mm AMOLED sits on it well.

joanml in r/GarminFenix

October 27, 2024 4:18 AM

138

And with that I’m off to Garmin

Today was the 1,000th day of hitting my 10,000-step-per-day goal, and with that, I’m off to Garmin. I like Fitbit, and I’ve had quite a few going back as far as 2015. When Fitbit was bought by Google, things declined, and small things kind of annoyed me. For this past Christmas, I got a Garmin Forer

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mannamedBenjamin in r/fitbit

January 28, 2025 2:04 AM

130

PSA - tattoos and smart watches don't mix apparently

Just a quick PSA, OHR sensors on smart watches can get thrown off by tattoos.

I had no idea! I was gifted a forerunner 265 as a birthday present, found it wasnt tracking sleep and heart rate monitor was inconsistent.

Called Garmin, first thing I was asked is do you have tattoos where youre wearing

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EfficiencyHairy4844 in r/beginnerrunning

May 9, 2025 1:45 AM

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Might switch

I love the watch but its too chunky for my liking. Might switch to a forerunner 265.. my concern being is the forerunner might be way too thin for my liking. I’m torn. thoughts?

Significant-Ad-5055 in r/Garmininstinct

August 28, 2025 12:56 PM

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First 24 Hours with the Amazfit Active 2: Initial Impressions

Background:
I’ve been running for over 20 years and have owned a variety of watches, including multiple Garmin models (Forerunner 201, 205, 110, 220, 735XT, Fenix 5+, 245 Music, 955, plus a few Edge bike computers), an Apple Watch SE (2022), a Coros Pace 2, and even an old Polar GPS watch from ove

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caverunner17 in r/amazfit

March 31, 2025 5:15 AM

85

Made the switch, open to suggestions

Went from Samsung Galaxy Watch to Garmin Forerunner 265. Sure, I am missing out on the new watch that just came out, but boy is it so much better. I can confidently run without my phone and trust the GPS accuracy. Past 4 days with the watch and everything seems to be better (GPS, battery, insites, e

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natekinne in r/garminforerunner

July 19, 2025 2:58 PM

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