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The deep woods around me were totally still. Somehow, in between checking my heart rate and mileage and checking my music, I had … turned Backtrack off. I was flying through the sun and air in the trees, as happy as I’ve ever been. I started mentally composing this review with an intro on how the watch has made going outside so much more accessible. It even gave me a time estimate for my return on the topographic map! Secure in my ability to find my way home, I let my brain shut off.

I checked Backtrack a few times as I was running and saw that it was working. I study familiar landmarks and check the time as I pass them. I like going on trails by myself, but I find it mentally taxing. I tapped the watch face and started an Outdoor Run. I connected my headphones and started my playlist. At home, I had set the orange Action button to start Backtrack, Apple’s navigation feature that creates a virtual breadcrumb trail in the Compass app for you to follow back home. Last week, I went on a trail run with the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

The best, and worst, part about reviewing products is when your experience takes a hard right turn.

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