Garmin Fenix 5 is the latest multisport watch for outdoor adventurers and demanding athletes. There are a range of accessories to accompany your watch, including the new Running Dynamics Pod, QuickFit bands to change style in a snap, and a variety of HRM chest straps for accurate heart rate data during training.
Best accessories for your Fenix 5
We've listed a wide selection below which can help you get the most from your Garmin Fenix 5. Use the quick navigation to find your next accessory.
Garmin Running Dynamics Pod
The new running dynamics pod easily clips on to your waistband to measure several running dynamics otherwise provided by the HRM-Run chest strap. The pod measures cadence, ground contact time and balance, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio.
QuickFit Watch Bands
There's a wide range of interchangeable bands available for the Fenix 5 series including silicone, leather and metal. No tools are required to change the bands due to the snap on mechanism now used. Also compatible with the Forerunner 935.
HRM-Run (heart rate monitor)
The Fenix 5 clearly has wrist-based heart rate monitor, however for athletes looking for more accurate and reliable data the Garmin HRM-run is recommended. The improved version is comfortable to wear and easily adjustable. The chest strap provides 6 different running dynamics metrics: cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, stride length and vertical ratio.
HRM-Tri
The smallest and lightest Garmin heart rate chest strap, designed with rounded edges for comfort during extended hours of training. HRM-Tri can store up to 20 hours of swimming data and sends it to your watch at the end of a session. It can also be used for running also sends real-time heart rate to your watch when out of the water.
HRM-Swim
As the name suggested this chest strap is specifically designed for swimming. It can be used for swimming in all environments ranging from pools, salt water and fresh water. Replaceable CR2032 battery life lasts up to 18 months (3 hours a week of training).
Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor Accessory
Attached these sensors to your bike and measure your pedaling cadence and speed. Easy to install and maintain with no magnets.
Fenix Bike Mount
A handy bike mount for your Fenix watch. Easy to attach your watch and remove for a clean transition during a triathlon or multisport training.
Temperature Sensor
Mixed reviews on this temperature reading accessory from Garmin. That said some users have reported fast and accurate readings. Simply attach to your backpack, jacket or shoelaces.
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