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Garmin eTrex GPS

Garmin eTrex GPS

Item # 725466
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eTrex packs full-size GPS features into a tiny, compact package for a low, compact price!

  • Sleek in design and similar in size to many compasses, yet the display window is as large as most full-size units
  • Operational buttons are located along the side for easy 1-hand operation
  • Only 5 operational buttons--the ultimate in user-friendly design
  • Follow your route, marking up to 50 waypoints; find your way back with Garmin's exclusive TracBack™ feature
  • Store up to 500 waypoints with graphic icons
  • eTrex maintains tight satellite-lock, even through dense forest, by continuously tracking up to 12 satellites
  • Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance
  • Weatherproof case keeps eTrex functioning in wet conditions
  • PC connectivity allows information transfer between your PC and the eTrex GPS unit, cable purchased separately

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Manuals and Instructions:

manualGarmin Guide for Beginners

manualeTrex Owners Manual

Garmin eTrex GPS Specs

Specification

Description

Position accuracy15 meters
Routes1 w/50 legs
Waypoints (total)500
MemoryNo
PC InterfaceYes
CompassNo
AltimeterNo
Compact antennaNo
Display size2.1 x 1.1 inches
Screen Pixels128 x 64
Battery type2 AA
Battery life at 70 degrees22 hours
Dimensions4.4 x 2 x 1.2 inches
Weight5.3 ounces

Garmin eTrex GPS Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Garmin eTrex GPS
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (6)
  • Easy to read (6)
  • Strong construction (5)
  • Long battery life (4)
  • Simple controls (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Gearhead (4), Outdoor enthusiast (4), Bad with directions (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Oct

    12

    2007

     
    4.0

    Worth its weight in gold!

    By ahulani989

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me Bad With Directions, Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Challenged

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Long Battery Life
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking

      Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

      Don't know how I got along without this little unit before. Marking waypoints and using the track back can keep you from getting lost in the wilderness. Also, being able to enter coordinates beforehand can get you to a destination when there is no trail. For a basic unit it's great. However if you frequently hike in canyons or dense areas you may want a unit with a better antenna as you will lose your satellite signal in these areas with this unit.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • More than six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      28

      2007

       
      4.0

      nice and simple

      By Edword

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Bad With Directions, Gearhead

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Battery Life
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Sometimes signal is hard

      Best Uses

      • Adventure
      • Hiking
      • Hunting

      Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

      it's simple to use and reliable when the signal is strong.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • More than six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      26

      2007

       
      4.0

      Nice unit for the price

      By Wild North

      from MN

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read

      Cons

      • Limited uses

      Best Uses

      • Boating

      Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

      I have the original version of the E trex which looks to be the same one here. It does lose the signals when blocked by trees. If you need to use a GPS while hiking in tree cover then this may not be the best unit.

      I bought it to use on sea kayak & canoe trips and it works very well in this application. I have some older National Geo mapping software. I can plan a complete trip on the computer and then upload it to the E Trex. Then when on the water it easily follows all waypoints and directs me through the trip. It works really well this way.

      Be aware that an optional cable is needed to connect to a computer but it's worth the extra cost and makes this a very capable unit.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      24

      2007

       
      5.0

      Excellent value, great for new user

      By Keith in MN

      from Bloomington, Minnesota

      About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Battery Life
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Lacks advanced features

      Best Uses

      • Auto
      • Travel

      Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

      This is an excellent all-around GPS receiver and makes a great starter unit for someone new to GPS. Its controls are very easy to use and it gives all the "must-haves", although it lacks advanced features found on more costly units. Takes only minutes from opening the box to using it hiking. I've hiked 3 continents and climbed 5 mountains (>14K ft) with it. We have three in our family. Usually found on sale around [$].

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      21

      2007

       
      5.0

      cool!

      By drewbikeDC

      from Patapsco Area, MD

      About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Battery Life
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Adventure
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

        I found this easy to use and easy to see. I like the mounting accessories for it. I can take it hiking or biking in the pouring rain. I've had lots of fun geo-caching. The instruction manual was clear and concise- even though I don't think I really needed to read it.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        21

        2007

         
        4.0

        cool tool

        By mcr

        from chicago,il

        About Me Bad With Directions, Gearhead

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Reliable Performance
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Complicated Controls
        • Looses sattlelite

        Best Uses

        • Boating
        • Hiking

        Comments about Garmin eTrex GPS:

        if your in alot of tree cover it will loose the signal , but a good tool for small trips.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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