A first solar-powered model, allowing users to travel further and longer without recharging, the Garmin eTrex has extensive GNSS support, is of rugged build, and is affordable.
The Garmin eTrex Solar can view waypoints, track your location, and help navigate back to specific points. Even without solar charging, the eTrex Solar can run for up to 1,800 hours in Expedition mode. It uses an internal lithium-ion battery with a USB-C charging port.
When paired with a smartphone and the Garmin Explore app, the eTrex Solar offers cloud backups, route creation and syncing via the app, smart notifications, and real-time weather forecasts. It also features a digital compass, which can provide an accurate heading even when standing still. It has an IPX7 rating that allows it to withstand incidental exposure to water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
With its innovative solar technology, rugged design, and powerful features, the eTrex Solar device is revolutionizing the way we experience the great outdoors!
Highlights
• Unlimited battery life when used in sunny 75,000 lux conditions or up to 200 hours with no solar charging
• Multi-band GPS
• Geocaching
• Automatic cache updates
• Geocaching Live
• When connected to the Garmin Explore app, each find will upload to your Geocaching.com profile.
• Digital compass
• Real-time forecast information
• Garmin Explore app for wireless software updates, cloud storage, trip planning, smart notifications and additional mapping
General
Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
Dimension: 2.5” x 4.1”x 1.2” (6.4 cm x 10.5 cm x 3.1 cm)
Weight: 5.0 oz (141 g)
Solar charging: Yes
Water rating: IPX7
Display Type: 2.2" transflective, monochrome
Display Size: 1.3" x 1.7" (3.3 cm x 4.4 cm); 2.16" diag (5.5 cm)
Display resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Battery type: rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
Battery life
GPS-only tracking: up to 200 hours
GNSS and Multi-Band Tracking: up to 100 hours
Expedition mode: up to 1,800 hours
Unlimited when used in 75,000 Lux conditions
Memory/History: 28 MB
Interface: USB-C
Maps & Memory
Basemap: yes (cities only)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1,000
Courses: 50
Tracks: Yes
Activities:200
Navigation Routes: Yes
Sensors
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
QZSS
BeiDou
IRNSS
Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
High-sensitivity receiver
GPS compass (while moving)
Multi-band frequency support
Daily Smart Features
Smart notifications on handheld
Weather forecasts
Safety and Tracking Features
LiveTrack
Tactical Features
Dual grid coordinates
Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation
TracBack®
Area calculation
Sun and Moon information
Geocaching-friendly: Yes (Geocache Live)
Outdoor Applications
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
Garmin Explore website compatible
Connections
Connections Wireless Connectivity: yes (BLUETOOTH®)
1 x eTrex Solar
1 x Type-C to Type-C USB Cable
1 x Documentation