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title: "Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator"
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# Fully waterproof rugged casing 18-hour AA battery endurance 12-satellite tracking precision Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** $1022.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** $1022.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/83879516-garmin-etrex-gps-personal-navigator)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pinpoint Accuracy, Always:** Leverages a 12-channel GPS receiver to keep you on track even under dense canopy or remote terrain.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Anything:** Waterproof, shock-resistant design built to survive splashes, drops, and the elements.
- • **Compact Powerhouse in Your Palm:** Lightweight and pocket-sized with intuitive one-handed controls and a bright yellow case for easy spotting.
- • **Effortless Navigation with TracBack™:** Automatically logs up to 10 tracks and lets you retrace your exact path—never lose your way home.
- • **Endurance That Outlasts Your Adventure:** Runs up to 18 hours on just two AA batteries—no bulky chargers or power banks needed.

## Overview

The Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator is a compact, rugged handheld device featuring a 12-channel GPS receiver for precise location tracking. It offers up to 18 hours of battery life on two AA batteries, a waterproof casing, and the exclusive TracBack feature to retrace your route. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike, it supports up to 500 waypoints and 10 saved tracks, making it an essential tool for confident navigation in any environment.

## Description

Manufacturer's Description The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand. The eTrex takes the best features of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver and put them into a six ounce package that is only four inches high and two inches wide. The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand. Besides its small size, mariners and outdoorsmen will likely notice the sleek design of the eTrex. All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won't obstruct your view of the display. In fact, the eTrex features only five operator buttons for the ultimate in user-friendly design. Thanks to its bright yellow case, the eTrex will be hard to misplace and easy to find in any boat or backpack. The eTrex is completely waterproof so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform. Inside the eTrex, you will find the proven performance of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that will run for 18 hours on just two AA batteries. No need to worry about dense tree canopy with this unit, the eTrex will continue to maintain a tight satellite lock even while operating in forest-like conditions. The eTrex will store up to 500 user waypoints with graphic icons and boasts GARMIN's exclusive TracBack feature that will reverse your track log and help you navigate your way back home. In addition, the eTrex uses animated graphics that will help you identify your marked waypoints quickly and easily.

Review: Lovely little unit - Very fast delivery from desertcart. The manual is clear but the unit is pretty intuitive anyway for those of us who prefer to play straight away. I almost bought a more expensive version because this is only advertised as being able to store one route. NOTE: there are 20 routes in the memory. Garmin need to update their description. I'm totally delighted with my purchase after having tested it on La Gomera during the past 2 weeks. I cannot understand why anyone would want to pay more for an "advanced" unit. This does everything I want. Battery life is pretty good considering that these things are famously greedy and this may have something to do with the fact that it just does the job in hand. Remember, the more features, the more power used. I'd think very carefully before buying a unit that uses batteries with less capacity than AA though. One necessity already mentioned by others is the lead to your computer. I agree wholeheartedly. Manual input of waymarks is no fun and if you value your thumb joint buy the lead asap.
Review: Design fault with this eTrex H model. - I bought this Garmin-refurbished unit to replace the same model I had lost. Unfortunately it turns out that there is a design fault with this particular model. Occasionally, like once on every other trip, it switches off for no reason. It can be switched on again, but of course the tracklog up to when you've noticed is blank.

## Features

- Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
- Calculates current and average speed, time of sunrise and sunset, trip distance, and more
- Automatic track log--10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions
- Tough waterproof case
- runs for 18 hours on 2 AA batteries
- Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00003WGP5 |
| Are Batteries Included? | No |
| Battery Average Life | 18 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 680,632 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 112 in GPS Handhelds |
| Box Contents | Handlebar Mount |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Brand Name | Garmin |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | ATV, Bicycle, Boat, Car, Motorcycle |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Connectivity technology | Serial |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759017026, 00753759026615 |
| Human Interface Types | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.1L x 3W x 11.2H centimetres |
| Item Part Number | 0100019000 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Manufacturer Part Number | eTrex |
| Map Coverage Type | Street |
| Model Name | Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS |
| Model Number | 010-00190-06 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Model name | Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS |
| Mounting Type | Handlebar Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Serial |
| Product Features | Waterproof |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Screen Size | 2.2 Inches |
| Screen size | 2.2 Inches |
| Special feature | Waterproof |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Touch Screen Type | Resistive |
| UPC | 753759017026 646444100106 753759026615 |
| Vehicle service type | ATV, Bicycle, Boat, Car, Motorcycle |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 18 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity technology:** Serial
- **Included components:** Handlebar Mount
- **Map type:** Street
- **Model name:** Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS
- **Mounting type:** Handlebar Mount
- **Screen size:** 2.2 Inches
- **Special feature:** Waterproof
- **Vehicle service type:** ATV, Bicycle, Boat, Car, Motorcycle

## Images

![Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vSc8mwjML.jpg)
![Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+T4MdPxeL.jpg)
![Garmin eTrex GPS Personal Navigator - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WRle-IKZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone who can advise size of screen please?**
A: The diagonal measurement of the screen is 2 1/2” (63mm). It is 1 3/8” wide by 2 7/32” high.
I hope this helps. I am sorry about the delay getting back to you.

**Q: I need iterm Part Number 190-00205-00 Rev.8**
A: Sorry I have no knowledge of part numbers.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely little unit
*by J***S on 10 December 2006*

Very fast delivery from Amazon. The manual is clear but the unit is pretty intuitive anyway for those of us who prefer to play straight away. I almost bought a more expensive version because this is only advertised as being able to store one route. NOTE: there are 20 routes in the memory. Garmin need to update their description. I'm totally delighted with my purchase after having tested it on La Gomera during the past 2 weeks. I cannot understand why anyone would want to pay more for an "advanced" unit. This does everything I want. Battery life is pretty good considering that these things are famously greedy and this may have something to do with the fact that it just does the job in hand. Remember, the more features, the more power used. I'd think very carefully before buying a unit that uses batteries with less capacity than AA though. One necessity already mentioned by others is the lead to your computer. I agree wholeheartedly. Manual input of waymarks is no fun and if you value your thumb joint buy the lead asap.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Design fault with this eTrex H model.
*by D***W on 3 September 2016*

I bought this Garmin-refurbished unit to replace the same model I had lost. Unfortunately it turns out that there is a design fault with this particular model. Occasionally, like once on every other trip, it switches off for no reason. It can be switched on again, but of course the tracklog up to when you've noticed is blank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do I recommend the Garmin eTrex? An unconditional YES.
*by P***A on 12 February 2008*

When my father bought me one of these back in 2000 as a gift I was skeptical; by then I'd heard of GPS technology but didn't reckon I had any need for it. Also I was put off from reading the instruction manual because it seemed written in a style that somehow reminded me of Homer Simpson, i.e. written with the lowest common denominator in mind, fairly low-brow, and therefore overly simple. The first Garmin eTrex I had was subjected to extreme conditions in an unexpected Force 8 gale in the English Channel. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it may have contributed in a big way to saving my life and that of my crew. I wasn't thinking of relying on it when we left harbour but - just for safety - I put in a waypoint at the harbour entrance. A few hours later we were mid-channel in my 25ft sailing boat, in pitch dark, when we were rammed by a much larger sailing vessel sailing with - apparently - no one on watch. Following this near-disaster an unexpected gale blew up and, with a damaged boat, we needed to get back to harbour - fast - in extremely challenging sailing conditions. Visibility was almost zero and we had just the reciprocal on our compass to navigate by: this is where the eTrex became invaluable. It showed the harbour entrance to be at least 40° further E of where our dead-reckoning would have suggested: we had not made sufficient allowance for tidal streams and considerable leeway in high winds; plus we had no way of calculating how far we'd drifted off course in the confused time following the collision. Since I was skipper it was my call and I chose to sail to the waypoint I'd put on the eTrex at the harbour entrance. This decision was rewarded by making a perfect landfall after a very taxing night - trying to keep the damaged boat sailing in difficult weather. We sailed into the shelter of our home harbour in the early morning light, completely exhausted but all extremely relieved. After this I was converted to GPS. I really got to grips with using the eTrex in all manner of ways and situations: one needs to be able to work effectively with it even when cold, tired, frightened and stressed. However, there is a creeping danger that we may come to rely exclusively upon GPS at the expense of being able to exercise more traditional navigational skills such as dead reckoning with the use of the log. What happens, for example, if somehow you lose the eTrex overboard, or if it simply fails for some reason? Rigorous logbook entries need to be updated at least hourly with all relevant information: in my opinion it would be complacent to rely solely on GPS; the more navigation input sources the better, I say. Unfortunately as a result of the abominable weather experienced in that gale the eTrex was exposed to huge amounts of salt water: I'd had the eTrex on a lanyard around my neck. The unit failed a little while after we reached harbour. Happily Garmin were persuaded to replace it for free. One day about a year later I looked into my kitbag and found that - somehow - during my travels, something violent must have happened and caused the eTrex screen to crack. Immediately I went to a shop and bought an identical replacement: this one I've had for several years now. Just a few days ago I bought another eTrex (this is now my 4th Garmin eTrex!) from Amazon as a back-up unit since I'm planning a sailing trip from Finland to the UK in the summer and consider a spare GPS unit as vital (just in case!). In summer 2007 I was sailing alone in the rock-strewn Finnish Archipelago when a terrific rain squall broke out and visibility was reduced to a few meters. The eTrex proved invaluable at showing me my position - by means of instant GPS fix - relative to where the rocks were shown on the chart. In this part of the world there are magnetic anomalies in the geology and in some areas compass readings can be totally unreliable, with errors of around 30° - leading to the real possibility of sailing the boat up onto a reef or shoal. I was caught like this once: I noticed breaking waves several hundreds of meters ahead indicating rocks where there shouldn't have been any. Only later I realised that I'd failed to read the notice on the chart explaining the possibility of magnetic anomalies affecting compass readings: if it had happened at night the crash as I hit the rocks would have been dramatic. Having GPS is a huge asset and serves to keep one's nerves and pulse rate soothed. The Garmin eTrex has proved valuable when calibrating the Raytheon log in my boat: it gives reasonably accurate and reliable distance readings for calibration purposes. I have successfully used the eTrex while flying to determine air speed. And I have used eTrex while driving my car and found that the speedo reads slightly less than the actual car speed according to GPS: this is good to know with respect to traffic speed cameras. I have not had any problems with battery power. I turn the eTrex on for only relatively short bursts of a few minutes just to take readings. In this way one set of batteries can easily last a whole summer. I have looked at the more expensive models but - at this stage of development (2008) - I really do not see any great advantage of spending more money. As someone has pointed out here WAAS only works in N and S America: so why pay for software that one can't use outside of N & S America? I haven't tried using PC cable. Loading waypoints manually has not been a big problem. Do I recommend the Garmin eTrex? An unconditional YES! For the relatively small cash layout you buy yourself a hugely valuable - & in my case vital - piece of safety kit.

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