Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS Navigator
| Brand | Garmin |
| Color | Yellow |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.37 Inches |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.2 x 2 x 4.4 inches |
| Map Type | Global;City Tour; Street/Topographical |
| Battery Life | 17 Hours |
About this item
- No batteries are included with the purchase of this unit. Any “AA” batteries will work in this device.
- High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides peak performance in any environment
- Lightweight and waterproof
- High-contrast 2.1-inch X 1.1-inch screen with bright back lighting
- 5 buttons located on either side of the device for one-hand operation
- Stores up to 500 waypoints for easy retrieval and 20 routes with up to 125 waypoints per route
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| Customer Rating | 4.2 out of 5 stars (511) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (4229) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (738) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (263) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (176) |
| Price | $120.00$120.00 | $88.80$88.80 | $166.97$166.97 | $184.89$184.89 | $178.99$178.99 |
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| Sold By | cordsandmore | Amazon.com | HauteFair | cordsandmore | GPS City |
| Average Battery Life | 17 hours | 25 hours | 25 hours | 25 hours | 16 hours |
| Screen Size | 2.37 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 1.2 x 2 x 4.4 inches | 2.13 x 1.3 x 4.06 inches | 4 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches | 2 x 1.2 x 4.4 inches | 1.3 x 2.3 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.29 ounces | 5.00 ounces | 4.96 ounces | 1.00 lbs | 5.60 ounces |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
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Product Description
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, the Garmin eTrex H GPS navigator helps you navigate your way through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most. And just like the original eTrex, this little yellow wonder is intuitive and rugged, with a lightweight housing that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
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Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, the Garmin eTrex H GPS navigator helps you navigate your way through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most. And just like the original eTrex, this little yellow wonder is intuitive and rugged, with a lightweight housing that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
The eTrex H is a breeze to use, with five buttons on either side of the navigator facilitating one-handed operation. The four-level gray LCD display, meanwhile, is easy to read in a shade or daylight. And you needn't fret should the weather turn, as the eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can withstand an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.
Functionally, the navigator stores up to 500 waypoints in its memory for easy retrieval, with names and graphic symbols to highlight the selections. Users will also appreciate Garmin's exclusive TrackBack feature, which lets you reverse your track (up to 20 reversible routes) and navigate back to your starting point. And the automatic track log offers 10 saved tracks (with 10,000 points), along with the ability to retrace your path in both directions. Other details include a hunting and fishing calculator, sun and moon information, and a serial PC interface.
The eTrex H, which runs for up to 17 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), Any “AA” batteries will work in this device.measures 2.0 by 4.4 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
eTrex H navigator, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.
Product information
Product Packaging:Standard Packaging| Product Dimensions | 1.2 x 2 x 4.4 inches |
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| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| ASIN | B000PDV0CE |
| Item model number | 010-00631-10 |
| National Stock Number | 5825-01-571-6372 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#203,993 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#710 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Special Features | Rugged case |
| Display resolution | 64 x 128 |
| Other display features | Speakers |
| Device interface - primary | Buttons |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Language | English, French |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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So, I wanted a waterproof, rugged, easy to use, reliable GPS that worked well under heavy tree cover. I couldn't be happier, this was cheap, and meets all of my requirements. I decided the black and white screen was fine, with backlight, and decided I didn't need all those other bells and whistles the expensive ones have. The lack of bells and whistles makes this easy to use. It has everything you need with tracks, routes, waypoints and track back.
As other's have said if you want to load topo maps this is not the unit for you. But, if you simply want to be able to follow your route back home when hiking this is great! Other's also mentioned it does not come with a cable if you want to hook it up to the computer, but I see no reason to, it works perfect with the version of firmware it ships with and there are no topo maps to load. So, I never plan to hook it to a computer.
The accuracy is amazing even under heavy trees with no view of the sky. With a clear view of the sky I get up to 13 feet of accuracy. In heavy tree cover I average around 50 feet, which is amazing without a view of the sky.
Some people complained in reviews the system took forever to find the satellites. That must be from old firmware versions. I have version 3.30 on my unit and it took maybe two minutes to find the satellites initially if that. After the initial start up out of the box it usually takes around 30 seconds or so. The accuracy is amazing even inside my house.
I HAVE A BIG WARNING ABOUT BATTERIES THOUGH: I had read some people complaining that the unit would shut off after a few hours with freshly recharged AA batteries. This system does not work properly with standard rechargeable batteries. The battery meter shows freshly charged batteries as being only 3/4 full, then the unit shuts after 3-4 hours of use. Luckily the system will save your tracks up until it dies, if you ever need to swap out batteries, just do so and you'll be up and running again, if you catch the fact that it died. Anyways, I used rechargeable batteries and had this problem. When I got home I thought it was a bad batch of rechargeable batteries, so I tried several other ones. I even tried my most powerful, Duracell 2650 mAh batteries with no better luck. So, I put some Costco Kirkland AA regular Alkalines that had been sitting in my house for a year, and tested it. I got 20+ hours of use. I'm going to try the Eneloop rechargeable batteries since their technology is more similiar to Alkalines as far as the device sees it. But, if that doesn't work I'll just stick with Alkalines.
If you want a unit to follow your track so you can find your car, that is easy to use, accurate in a thick forest, water proof, rugged, and with a decent battery life (If using the right batteries), without needing a color screen, topo maps, or computer syncing, get this unit!!
Initially, I was slightly disappointed in the quality of a gray two-colored LCD display, but it proved to be a blessing in disguise. Unlike several other models I have used before, the low-level background light was great for night time operations as it was not particularly bright and did not present a gleaming light signature that can be so easily traced even with simple night vision equipment.
The interface gets a little bit of getting used to, but once mastered is both simple and easy to use. My only 'gripe' with the product is that the digital compass on this GPS does not respond particularly quickly. Overall, I found this product reasonably priced, very well suitable for my needs and would recommend it to anyone in the military community.
I walk about 9 miles a day and use rechargeable batteries. I've never had a problem with them running out during a day.
The maximum speed function is usesless. I know I don't walk 7 mph. The average speed seems to be accurate after about 1/8th of a mile. Before that, it tends to read high.
Trackback function works well. For entering a route, an extra cord is needed. Since I don't use that, it's not a problem. Manually entering a route would be a real chore without the cord.
The distance from a point can be off a bit. Probably about 20 feet at times. But for me, that's not an issue.
There is an altimeter which doesn't seem to be in the instructions. If you go to the trip summary screen and change the items displayed, altitude can be one of the options.
It's easy to read in bright sunlight. For low light, the background lighting works well.
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To begin with I found it a little complicated to work out, but once I'd got the hang of which button did what, it is straightforward to set up and use. We did not buy the pc connector and it works fine without it, but if you don't want to have the time consuming business of putting in the co-ordinates by hand each time, then I would recommend the connector, so that you can download them.
It records how far you have walked, how fast you are walking and average speed, as well as telling you how far (as the crow flies) your destination is, and how far (at current speed) it will take you to get there. You can input about 20 routes I think - although we have never done this.
I have found the eTrex H to pick up a good signal and be accurate. However it doesn't have a map so if we are walking on roads we always take a street map with us, and if we were going out into the country I would also want an ordnance survey map or similar so that I knew where the paths etc were.
If you are starting out, I would recommend this as a good purchase. I give it 4 stars because it doesn't come with pc connectors and because it doesn't have a map.
All in good value for money!
Managed to get another etrex h second hand and using this with copies of memory maps is a far better option than using some of the latest gps.
Garmin should reintroduce the etrex h as many people want a simple no frills gps at a reasonable price.
Cables are available from Amazon & ebay: I'd recommend getting a USB cable (about £15). For UK users, you can then use the free getamap service from Ordnance Survey to create routes to walk or upload tracks so you can see where you've been!
In the field, the unit is simple to use, with indicated turns within a few feet of accuracy.
As the Amazon price is about £15 less than other sellers, this will mean you can also get the cable and make this a worthwhile purchase.
Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS Navigator



