Garmin eTrex Solar is their 1st Ever Solar Charging Handheld GPS Device
Adam Scepaniak 11.16.23
Tomorrow happens to be “National Take a Hike Day” (November 17th) and this Sunday is “National Camp Day” (November 19th) for all of those outdoor adventure enthusiasts. If you happen to fall into the crowd that getting lost sounds like a fun weekend excursion, then you might want to check out Garmin’s NEW eTrex Solar to make your way back to civilization. The eTrex Solar is their first-ever solar-charging handheld GPS device.
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The Garmin eTrex Solar has an MSRP of $249 with a bevy of features built into it. You can connect with the Garmin Explore app for additional functionality, and it touts phenomenal positional tracking accuracy in difficult environments. All of the specifications for the eTrex Solar can be read below as presented by Garmin:
- The eTrex Solar is an easy-to-use GPS handheld that utilizes solar power to provide infinite battery life for hikers, geocachers and off-the-grid adventurers.
- Even without the embedded solar charging, the handheld can run for up to 1,800 hours in Expedition mode, allowing users to do what they love longer.
- Users can view waypoints, track their location and find their way back to their favorite spots on a 2.2-inch, high-contrast display that’s easy to read, even in bright sunlight.
- When paired with a compatible smartphone, the eTrex Solar users can access the Garmin Explore app to stay connected and informed, even with traveling in off-grid areas, with smart notifications, Geocaching Live, weather forecasts and more.
- Thanks to multi-band GPS, the device has superior positional accuracy to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. The multi-band support can provide with location accuracy and positioning in relation to their waypoints.
Olathe, Kansas (November 16th, 2023) – Garmin today announced the eTrex® Solar, an easy-to-use GPS handheld that utilizes solar power to go the extra mile. The latest iteration in the tried-and-true eTrex series offers solar charging that can provide infinite battery life for hikers, geocachers and off-the-grid adventurers. Enjoy the outdoors longer and take the road less traveled with the eTrex Solar in hand; users can view waypoints, track their location and find their way back to favorite spots on the 2.2-inch high-contrast display that’s easy to read, even in bright sunlight.
“For over two decades, our iconic eTrex series has been known for its revolutionary features and capabilities, making it wildly popular among our customers. Adding infinite battery life through our solar charging technology is just the latest example of the innovation we strive to provide in each of our outdoor products. From a short hike to living off the grid, the eTrex Solar is the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure.” -Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
Even on days when you are exploring familiar territory, it can be very handy to have a handheld GPS like the eTrex Solar because they can be such a wealth of information. From topographical info to tracking routes traveled and much more. Then, once you tie in the fact that it is solar-charging so you can go longer in the outdoors, it makes for a perfect companion (or perfect gift this Christmas). As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Garmin in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
