I have a Fitbit and sometimes I wonder if the number of miles it tells you that you have walked is correct. I have the Charge 2 HR. I have counted my steps a few times in the past and the step count is spot on. I don't know if it accurately converts those steps to miles though. Supposedly it has GPS in it to automatically determine your stride length and distance walked. Just curious what you all have noticed with Fitbits and GPS watches in general. I've noticed that the elevation gain count is pretty darn close just looking at starting and ending elevations on the map, but I haven't made it a point to thoroughly check it.
I sometimes feel like the total distance number it gives me is exaggerated. I guess I can see how the number would be slightly inflated due to inefficiencies in walking - if a trail is three miles long, you might be able to add 10 or 20% to that distance to account for zig zagging around blow downs, not walking in a perfectly straight line, and other things like talking to men about horses. Thoughts?
Random Questions:
What is a good step to mile conversion for walking in the mountains?
What is the most accurate watch out there / what would you recommend for a GPS watch?
Are GPS watches more accurate than Fitbits?
Thanks!
I sometimes feel like the total distance number it gives me is exaggerated. I guess I can see how the number would be slightly inflated due to inefficiencies in walking - if a trail is three miles long, you might be able to add 10 or 20% to that distance to account for zig zagging around blow downs, not walking in a perfectly straight line, and other things like talking to men about horses. Thoughts?
Random Questions:
What is a good step to mile conversion for walking in the mountains?
What is the most accurate watch out there / what would you recommend for a GPS watch?
Are GPS watches more accurate than Fitbits?
Thanks!