YOOSIDE 22mm Hook and Loop Nylon Watch Strap for Garmin Fenix 8 / epix Pro/Tactix 8 (47mm), Quick Dry Ultralight Sport Wrist Band for Fenix 7/6/5, Instinct 3 45mm

Summary: Neat design, well made, lightweight and incredibly comfortable. I recently bought a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro which is much bigger and heavier than my old Garmin 645M. Didn't find the weight to be an issue provided the strap was tight although, as is often the case, the perfect position would have been between 2 holes. What was annoying, was that the standard strap tended to catch on shirts and jackets and move the watch around - worse than my old 645M (and on that watch the silicone strap loop had broken as a result after only a couple of months). This nylon strap is perfect: a snug, secure fit without being too tight and much easier to put on and take off than the standard strap - rocking my wrist with the old strap I could feel the watch move a little but with this nylon strap there's no movement at all. It's very low profile so doesn't catch on things and it looks good. Best of all, it's very lightweight (6g versus the 23.5g of the standard strap) which makes a huge difference. The design is very clever so at one end the velcro loop is on the inside of the band (so held in place and can't catch) and on the other end there's a plastic tab so the strap can't pull through - it's also a very snug width-fit through the pins to give extra security. It feels totally secure. The only thing that's not as good as the original strap is that it takes a few minutes to dry fully when washed after a run - but that's splitting hairs.

Bought the YOOSIDE Strap for my Garmin Epix Pro 47mm, really happy with it. Really comfortable fit and superior colour options vs the official ones. I had the official Garmin Quick Fit strap and within a year the colour badly faded, so I'm interested to see what the durability of this one is like.

Nice and soft but a bit long

Really like the look and feel of this strap. It’s so much more comfortable than the strap that came with my Garmin Forerunner 970. I went for the orange and black option. Looks classy 👌. I barely notice that I’ve got the watch on - the original silicone strap always had a level of discomfort. Can’t comment on longevity/durability as only just purchased but very pleased so far.

Amazing. Had for almost 2 months with 24x7 use. No sign of wear. It sits on my wrist much better than normal plastic strap. It does not soak up water so I wear in shower and swimming and the water runs out of it with no need to try. Using in water is better than plastic strap where the water lays under it - with this air flows to skin and drys. I would buy again and will update this review at 6 months.

I'd been wearing my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro with the silicone strap that came in the box for the last two years, unwilling to spend the £75 Garmin ask for their nylon strap. The watch itself is superb, but has always been let down by my inability to get the perfect fit. It was always slightly too tight or too loose, never where I wanted it to be. When it was too loose, the watch would often cause frustration and discomfort wearing it under long-sleeved shirts. After two years, I finally relented and bought this strap. My hesitation had largely been down to an ill-conceived idea that surely cheap third-party bands couldn't be better than a manufacturer's original band, and did I really want to put a £15 strap on such an expensive piece of kit? I needn't have worried, I wish I'd bought this two years ago. It's made the Fenix 6 feel like a new watch. All of a sudden, it's comfortable during the day and at night. It sits perfectly on my wrist and for the first time since the day I bought the watch, I've forgotten that I have it on. It feels immediately lighter. I can't speak for durability yet, but I have no doubts about the strength of the velcro on this band. And, let's face it, I could buy five of these before I've spent as much as I would have on a single Garmin nylon band... if first impressions are anything to go by, I probably would, too. Edit: After almost 6 months of daily use, this strap remains one of the best purchases I've made. I've become accustomed to the comfort of wearing it and couldn't go back to Garmin's silicone band now. It's durable and shows no signs of wear at all despite being worn on runs, for hill walks where it's been covered in mud, and daily use including in the shower. There's no sign that the strength of the velcro is degrading either. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.

The strap is comfortable but has got some flaws so for now 3 stars only. I got the strap for my Garmin Epix 2 47mm, strap size 22mm. The original Garmin silicone strap was causing me some skin irritation and was not comfortable to sleep with it. I am on Garmin & GPS Facebook group and some people recommended the Yooside nylon strap. I’ve got the black colour strap for £14.99 and for this price I was expecting good quality strap as similar straps can be purchased online for around £7 or less as there are no QuickFit mountings on this strap. The strap is fairly soft and is comfortable. Was easy to install and pictures and/or video is provided in the product description. There is no need to remove the strap pins from the watch to install the strap. Good points: • The watch feels less heavy with nylon strap (but this is with every nylon strap I think). • The strap is comfortable to use during general daily use and looks fairly smart (not too sporty). • Does not cause skin irritation. • Easy to adjust with smaller increments than the buckle straps. • No buckle so less obstructions on the wrist. At my work I do a lot of typing on keyboard so not having a buckle under my wrist does help to secure my hand on keyboard wrist rest. Bad points: • Overpriced for what it is. Piece of nylon strap with Velcro. • Mass produced in China and the quality is questionable. The nylon is sturdy material, but the edges of the strap are slightly sharp and who knows how long the Velcro will keep holding. • I would not use the strap for long runs as I would be worried to lose the watch. Instead, I will use my original Gramin strap for longer runs. • I would not use the strap for swimming as it get wets and also the Velcro may not hold, and the watch could be lost. For people who does triathlon in open waters this means losing the watch completely with a lot of difficulty to find it or potentially not impossible to find it in a lake or river. However, I understand that this strap is not for serious sports user but for general daily use only. • One side of the strap folds inwards the strap and this is my main issue with this strap. If it had QuickFit mount on this side only (one side only) than it would be great. Instead, it folds inside, and the ending of the folded inside part of the strap was just machine cut and sealed with heat. This produced a sharp plastic edge which was irritating my skin. I had to cut the sealed by heat end and I made this round corners ending (see the photo). This somehow resolved the issue but why shall I mend a brand-new strap that costed me nearly £15. Generally, it’s ok strap and after my mending of the sharp edge I can use it for general daily wear. However, for vigorous sport activities I would use more secure strap with QuickFit mounts. I don’t think that I would buy this strap again but for some people this may be a good buy. I Will see after some time of using it. I may provide an update to this review. For now, it is 3 stars only.

This is actually the second Garmin nylon strap I’ve bought, and it’s just as good as the first (I just wanted a different colour). It’s made of soft, comfy material that feels nice on the skin, even if you’re wearing it all day. This doesn’t get sweaty as one may think and it's lighter than a silicone option. Plus, the snug fit not only feels good but also makes the heart rate sensor work better since it stays close to your wrist. Looks-wise, the strap’s simple and casual, so it goes with pretty much anything. It’s tough, too—my first one is still going strong after a ton of workouts, sweat, and rain. If you want something comfy that holds up well and even helps with heart rate accuracy, just get one!

Cómoda, bonita y muy fácil de instalar.

Pros: • Extremely comfortable, huge upgrade over the original Garmin strap • Perfect balance of tightness (comfort + accurate heart rate readings) • Lightweight, soft, and easy to adjust • Washable with just soap and water • Dries very quickly • No visible wear after one year of daily use • Excellent value for money Cons: • None Summary: An absolutely top-tier product — I wish I could give an extra star. The photos were taken after one year of use, not after a week, so this is a long-term and honest review. Compared to the original Garmin strap, this feels like upgrading from a Fiat to a Mercedes S-Class. With the original strap, I could never find the right fit: too tight caused skin irritation, too loose affected heart rate accuracy. This strap completely solved both issues. It’s easy to put on, very comfortable, simple to clean (just soap and water), and dries fast. After a full year of wearing the watch 24/7 (except charging and showering), there are zero signs of wear. Color still looks new. Garmin charges a lot for their original straps, which are not even half as good. Worth every cent.

Beyond expectations

First of all, it feels surprisingly comfortable. It feels nice and soft to the touch, and has breathing qualities. I did not yet wear it in any extreme circumstances but seems just perfect for outdoor situations. There are no hard patches from the velcro rubbing against the skin. The band can be adjusted to any wrist circumference, without any steps - the entire band serves as adhesive part for the velcro at the end. The band is long enough so that I can even put the watch around the outside of the sleeve of my winter coat, when wearing it. But it is also suitable to wear directly around my relatively tiny wrists (17 cm), without sticking out anywhere. As the band is made from soft material, and there are no metal parts, and flexible, it can also be easily tucked away in a pants pocket, without scratching the glass, or poking into something. Around 22 bucks for 2 was a pretty sweet deal compared to around 17 bucks for just 1. Now I have a spare one that I just put in my outdoor backpack, so that I can't forget it, when I am using the other (standard) band, and want to switch. It does not look particularly fancy or luxurious; that might be the only downside I can think of. Attaching the strap to the watch should be done EXACTLY as displayed in the instructions. Just for clarity, I added some photo's with the velcro parts partially detached, so that it is clear how it should be eventually attached to the watch.

Use them with my forerunner 970, super comfortable and dries fast after workouts