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Garmin eTrex H GPS - 2008 BCS
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Grab the Garmin eTrex H GPS if you want a basic GPS without having to drop an entire paycheck on a unit that does everything short of making your morning espresso. Get a signal under thick forest canopies with The eTrex H GPS's high-sensitivity receiver, and operate one-handed with the five-button design. Two AA batteries power the unit for up to 17 hours, and the internal memory holds 500 waypoints, so you can easily return to that campsite with the epic view.
Bottom Line: The eTrex is a streamlined GPS for the budget adventurer.
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Can this GPS download hiking trails, similar to road maps on
Can this GPS download hiking trails, similar to road maps on car GPS? If not, is there on that can do this?
Thanks
By: Scott
November 30, 2011
Yes, but only with Garmin's specific topo software...
By: Dean Whitehead
December 4, 2011
I need to use this on horseback. Can you buy a pouch/holder to
I need to use this on horseback. Can you buy a pouch/holder to attach it to myself or the saddle?
By: Anna Pittman
June 8, 2011
Anna, yes there are many different styles and numerous manufactures that make quality pouches for them.
By: Mike Throgmartin
June 9, 2011
Walk safe, walk home
By: Melanie
May 1, 2011
This little beauty saved my husband and I from a VERY long walk out of a very difficult situation we recently had in the Australian bush. When the trail failed and so did the light, we set up tent on a 20% gradient forest saddle and hoped for morning to bring us to safety.
If it wasn't for this simple little devise we would have had a very hard time of pinpointing our position in a faceless terrain.
Well done little Garmin, with your help we knew where we were, and with your help we got to a water source and walked out.
one thing though - this devise is not a replacement for a compass, always take one along on your hikes (just-in-case).
original etrex
By: Todd Harlos
May 31, 2009
Im on the right, etrex is sitting on a pouch on my vest, just above the buttstock of my carbine. The etrex never let me down.
I'm looking for a unit that can take me to a long-lat destination.
I'm looking for a unit that can take me to a long-lat destination. Can I input a target to this unit? If not, what would you recommend?
By: Joe McGee
August 29, 2010
Yes, lat/long is the default coordinate format, but for what it's worth, I would suggest that you use UTM coordinates, as they're faster, easier, and more accurate, especially when using the GPS in conjunction with a map. Either way, you enter your starting point and target destination as waypoints and then use the route finding setting ("go to") to get there. The thing you have to remember is that GPS is going to give you a point A-B straight line and distance to your destination that won't reflect things like trails and obstacles, so you're still going to have to work with your map to determine the best route for travel. Another good unit is the eTrex Vista H, if you want to download mapping software or want/need the rotating compass feature. Hope that helped.
By: Phil Maher
August 29, 2010
Walk safe Walk home
By: Melanie
May 15, 2011
This little beauty saved my husband and I from a VERY long walk out of a very difficult situation we recently had in the Australian bush. When the trail failed and so did the light, we set up tent on a 20% gradient forest saddle and hoped for morning to bring us to safety.
If it wasn't for this simple little devise we would have had a very hard time of pinpointing our position in a faceless terrain.
Well done little Garmin, with your help we knew where we were, and with your help we got to a water source and walked out.
one thing though - this devise is not a replacement for a compass, always take one along on your hikes (just-in-case).
I am looking for a basic GPS to use Geocaching in our local area
I am looking for a basic GPS to use Geocaching in our local area with my kids. Would this model work well for that?
By: Wendy
March 3, 2010
Wendy,
It would work, yes. I started geocaching with this type of GPS and it worked fine until I left it at a cache. If you're looking for the ability to input coordinates and "go to" them to find the cache, as well as to mark locations (like a car or trailhead), this will work.
If you're looking for an ability to have maps on it, this one won't do the trick. You also need the cables if you wish to connect it to a computer (for putting waypoints onto it, for example). Of course, you can always just input the coordinates by hand...
So after a long-winded explanation: yep, it'll work. Not the fanciest and doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it'll get you to those caches!
By: ALM
March 3, 2010
Stood the test of time...
By: Kevin Curry
May 4, 2009
I've had my eTrex for close to 6 or 7 years now and I know it has nothing on the current tech out there but it has always worked well for me and gotten the job done. It's been through hell but it still works perfectly. It's been submerged, frozen, in 125+ degree deserts and so on but still boots right up and finds a signal.
Write your question here... Can the etrex h personal navigator
Write your question here... Can the etrex h personal navigator be used for mapping and drawing bounderies? this is apart from finding directions?
By: jamal
August 6, 2009
Will the eTrex H work everywhere in the world including all oceans
Will the eTrex H work everywhere in the world including all oceans and waterways? Thanks
By: David Bond
July 13, 2009
I don't know exactly what percentage of the earth is covered by the GPS sattelites, but I would imagine it's fairly vast--if not 100%. All you need is line of sight from your unit to the satellite. While some GPS units are better than others at picking up a signal, the specific Garmin model you use won't change your coverage eligibility.
By: Jesse Lind
October 26, 2009
Great basic GPS
By: Todd Harlos
May 31, 2009
This has all the basic features you would want. Does what most other GPS units do, without bells and whistles. I bought it 7yrs ago prior to deploying overseas so I could have a GPS in my pocket at all times. It rode in a cargo pocket for 8mos on countless patrols. I still use it occasionally while hiking as backup to map and compass (hmmm analog navigation in a digital world). Battery life is as described.
Does it come w/basic maps on North America? Can I load a mapquest
Does it come w/basic maps on North America? Can I load a mapquest maps in it? What if i drop it in an ocean water?
By: ARYcave
July 3, 2009
We are looking at the Germin E Trek H for our kiyaking adventures.
We are looking at the Germin E Trek H for our kiyaking adventures. We want to map out our routes on Google Earth and get Long. / Lat. points for camping on rivers. Will this unit allow us to store the camp points and pull out points so that we can find out how much further we have to row to next site.
By: Cherie Salmons
June 14, 2009
Yes, it'll be great for that. I have this unit myself and that's almost exactly what we use it for (except hiking instead of boating).
By: Angus Bohanon
June 15, 2009
Change me.
Walk safe, walk home
This little beauty saved my husband and I from a VERY long walk out of a very difficult situation we recently had in the Australian bush. When the trail more...
Stood the test of time...
I've had my eTrex for close to 6 or 7 years now and I know it has nothing on the current tech out there but it has always worked well for me and more...
- Material:
- Plastic
- Dimensions:
- 4.4 x 2 x 1.2in (11 x 5 x 3cm)
- Antenna:
- Internal
- Routes:
- 20
- Waypoints:
- 500
- Mapping:
- No
- Digital Compass:
- No
- Computer Compatible:
- Yes
- Waterproof:
- Yes
- Battery Type:
- 2 AA
- Battery Life:
- 17hrs
- Expansion Card:
- No
- Weight:
- 5.3oz (150g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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