I don't want to test expensive imported electronics upto the point where it breaks. Of course it was only a few inches deep and only for a few minutes. Waterproof - I worked under water and in the rain.

Rugged - rubberized grip and steal lid for the battery/belt clip bolt. And the voltage is fairly steady until it finally dies. Keep in mind though, I am using lithium batteries, which lasts 5x longer then alkalines. So it means I am still within the first third of the battery. So far about 20 hours and it still shows as full on the battery indicator, which is only a resolution of 3 bars. Unlike many other GPSs that require two hands, or is unsecure with just one handed operation, the Etrex is designed for one handed, comfortable and secure operation.īattery - I am still on my first batteries. Small - fits in the palm of your hand, even a female can easily grasp this device without fear of dropping it.Įrgonomics - its a one handed device. I'll tell you the good, the bad and what is acceptable. Lets face it, the '.com's relies on ads for revenue and have restrain from a totally honest review. I know what readers want to see, a unbiased thorough report. Hello All this is my unbias review of this unit. Overall, still the best value for the avid backpacker, or geocacher. My other units have survived several bumps and scrapes, but the first time I dropped the Garmin Vista HCx, the screen cracked. Not as rugged as my Magellan Explorist 210 or my Garmin Geko 101. Rubber armor delaminates which is a real pain. So far in 6 months usage software and GPS has worked flawlessly. I also have all the Southeast region topos loaded on a micro SD. Super easy computer interface using the Garmin Mapsource software. Not ideal for car, but adequate and the windshield mount performs very well. Versatile, excellent for hiking, geocaching, wilderness navigation. Lightweight and compact - ideal for backpacking.īattery life is the best I have seen on any unit. Pros: Super sensitive receiver very reliable signal in almost all situations.Įxcellent screen that is very visible in all light conditions.

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