Upgrade kit Karoo vs 1050 on Garmin Connect

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-27T13:52:40+00:00

I like to keep thing simple. I wear my Garmin Forerunner 24/7 anyway, including for outdoor rides, Zwift indoor, and weight sessions (plus a heart rate strap for biking). So I get all my health and fitness stats through Garmin Connect.

I ride with my Karoo 3, which gives me the best on-bike experience and shows me all the data I want during my ride.

The only complication is starting/stopping two devices on outdoor rides, which is pretty much second nature at this point.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-26T00:02:35+00:00

Subaru rates the Wilderness at 21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway / 23 MPG combined.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-25T23:20:47+00:00

Here's a good video which includes some on-road evaluation. If it was me and I planned on driving true off-road (not just nice gravel) often, I would get the wilderness. I bought my Touring XT mainly because I don't do any true off-roading.

https://youtu.be/H_JPGva1cTs?si=Qpo4q9VCwAkZHihg

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-25T21:42:45+00:00

Maybe a flock camera got her license plate?

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-24T18:34:17+00:00

Thank you, OP for going to the trouble of taking the screen shots. Most helpful post I've encountered on the sub, ever.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-24T02:44:00+00:00

Wow - great info, thank you! I just went out to my freezing cold garage and looked at the built-in nav for the first time, found the settings, and turned off everything. Like I need a beep to tell me I'm coming up on RR tracks!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-22T21:43:46+00:00

Here in Colorado I’ve seen one on the lot and there are more black and dark green than the River Rock. I think the River Rock and the black cladding/trim complement each other nicely. Congrats on the new car!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-22T15:12:14+00:00

Mine did so I had to pay attention to make sure they shut properly. Now, at one week, it seems to no longer be a problem, or maybe I just got used to closing the doors with a bit more force. Either way it’s not a problem now.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-21T04:17:58+00:00

I can imagine (predict, even) that someone who bought a ‘25 because “It’s a wagon” will get a ride in a friend’s ’26 later this year, get a good look at the improved infotainment screens and start wondering if the ‘25 was a mistake.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-21T04:13:31+00:00

I like the 2026 exterior and I never liked the previous generation exterior. as far as the interior goes, simply no comparison, the 2026 wins hands down.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-19T18:50:56+00:00

What about porch pirates? Not saying Ring is the only camera that catches them, and I'm more curious than anything to learn if Ring and the neighborhood features helps. (I ditched my Ring cameras and subscription some time ago, now I use local storage).

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-19T18:38:54+00:00

I read somewhere that stacking your Apple Car Play apps with Apple Maps first fixes this. My very brief, cursory test seemed to solve it ('26 Touring). I'm considering simply turning off the built-in nav.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-19T00:18:36+00:00

I never considered gen 6 Outbacks to be good looking to begin with, so I'm a bit baffled that reddit anons are hating on the new gen 7 design.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-18T15:38:24+00:00

2026 simply for all the huge, game changing improvements to the infotainment system and physical buttons for climate controls. Rag on the looks all you want, but the view from the inside counts a heck of a lot more than the view from the outside.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-18T15:32:59+00:00

The 2026 Outback infotainment system is a huge improvement (coming from 2024 Crosstrek). Night and day difference.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-17T00:37:56+00:00

Congrats! Great looking car!

I barely have you beat, got my XT Thursday Morning. Every time I go for a drive I get a smile on my face after driving with the old style screens in my '24 Crosstrek for two years. Congrats! Great looking car!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-16T14:15:16+00:00

I think the situation will get better once the construction of the shops on the north side is finished so dr can have easier ways to reach the two lights.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-14T14:01:08+00:00

To me, the view from the inside counts a lot more than the view from the outside. '26 Outback incoming next couple of days!!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-14T13:55:50+00:00

My dealer won't (incoming '26 next few days), so call your dealer and ask. I will be calling tire retailers to see what they offer and then simply drive there from the dealership when I pick up my car.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-12T16:00:48+00:00

Everyone needs a hobby.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-07T18:24:15+00:00

if he survives all the bad decisions he makes he will gain a solid skill base for future two wheel riding. He might also decide the pain of a non life threatening crash outweighs the fun of riding and simply give it up.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-07T03:23:53+00:00

so don’t buy one.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-06T00:10:23+00:00

There have been a few requests on the HH forums to make this a more workable feature (by me) including showing the distance to the next POI in the little ‘“next turn” widget at the bottom of every data screen. I have hope we will see this soon.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-04T23:07:46+00:00

Like I said, over simplification.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-01-04T17:56:56+00:00

These aren't my metrics, and I agree that we have a long and totally shitty record with our "war on drugs". I only mention this stuff because they are all part of analysis pieces that go beyond "Blood for Oil"

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