Garmin’s latest handheld GPS is built for long-haul hikes. The Garmin eTrex Solar handheld GPS can last for 75 days relying on its battery. The handheld GPS also comes with solar charging support which technically yields an infinite runtime. The eTrex Solar handheld GPS has a built-in solar panel.
The Garmin eTrex Solar comes with IPX7
waterproof protection and offers significant improvements from its predecessor,
the Edge Solar series. The new solar-powered GPS omits a color screen used in
its predecessor. It instead uses a black-and-white display. The rugged eTrex
Solar can provide positional information for hikers even on the most punishing
mountain trails. It can operate for up to six months in a long-drawn mission
like the Appalachian Trail.
The Garmin eTrex Solar is equipped with a
2.2-inch monochromatic screen and an integrated solar panel. It can be charged
when daylight is brighter than 75,000 lux, translating to about 4 hours every
day. When the device is operating at the fast GPS updates mode, it can operate
solely on its battery for 8 days. However, when using the slow GPS updates
mode, the battery can last for 75 days.
The Garmin eTrex Solar uses multi-band GPS
signals for maximum coverage and accuracy. Its digital compass provides easy
navigation when using physical maps or landmasses as a guide. When connected
with a smartphone, the eTrex can receive weather updates and be used for trip
planning and mapping. The unit also features geocoaching which allows the user
to get automatic cache updates from Geocoaching Live. When connected to the
Garmin Explore app, each find will upload to the user’s Geocoaching profile.
The Garmin eTrex Solar is available from
retail platforms globally including Amazon. It is priced at US$ 249.99 and is
available in the global market.
