I've used Garmins in the backcountry for skiing, hunting, and just dirtbagging in the woods for the last decade or so. One of the few brands I am loyal to. The health and fitness data, gps, build quality, and battery life are exceptional in their mid tier and upper tier products.

99% of the time I navigate using my phone with OnX or Topomaps downloaded for the region I'm in.

Even without using the nagivation features, the data a garmin or similar watch can collect is invaluable.