Suunto’s niche, streamlined watches have enough smart features to improve your next backpacking trip, setting them apart from smartwatches from the likes of Apple and Samsung. The newly announced Suunto Core 2 is an ABC (altimeter, barometer, and compass) watch that should not only make navigating the backcountry easier but also warn you about incoming storms.

The original Suunto Core was released in 2007, so Suunto is revisiting the ABC watch concept with several improvements in tow. While the basic rugged design of the watch is similar to its predecessor, the company says it should feel more comfortable to wear, and its LED dot-matrix…

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