Hey everyone, and welcome back.
You know even with all of the luxuries of modern life - nothing quite compares to the feeling when you’re outdoors and that moment when you connect with nature.
It could be as simple as feeling a light breeze as the world begins to wake up - or exchanging a glance with a herd of deer as you cross paths.
You deserve a GPS handheld that lets you live in those moments rather than complicating them with too much technology.
That’s why I wanted to talk to you about a few devices from the Garmin eTrex series.
The eTrex series is a long admired collection of GPS handhelds.
Though small in stature – their rugged, water resistant design will prove trustworthy whether you’re breaking in some new gear, or lugging around that “lucky pack” on it’s hundredth adventure.
Now, today I wanted to discuss three eTrex models in particular.
If your outdoor adventures are basic in nature, and you prefer the same in a GPS handheld, then check out the eTrex 10.
Using GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously, the eTrex 10 will provide position and tracking information on a worldwide basemap -available on a black & white display.
And with a battery life of up to 25 hours you won’t have to rely on the position of the sun, or stars, to help get you where you need to go.
All of that sounds great, right? But you - need something with a little more to offer.
The world is full of life – with intricate details and vibrant colors, so why not use a device that offers the same thing.
Well, the eTrex twenty-two X takes everything from the 10 and comes preloaded with TopoActive maps – made available on a color display.
And with an 8 gigabyte internal memory, plus a microSD card slot, you’re granted the ability to add even more mapping to aid you on your quest.
You may be asking, “What are TopoActive maps?” That’s a valid question, and I will get to that in just a second.
But first, let’s round out our trio of handhelds with the eTrex thirty-two X.
Much like the twenty-two X this one – simply adds sensors. A-B-C sensors infact.
You’ll gain better directional guidance thanks to the 3-axis compass.
Receive more accurate elevaton readings, and monitor changes in air pressure, with the barometric altimeter.
Plus, pair some extra accessories, like a heart rate chest strap, for example, using ANT+ wireless connectivity.
Now, let’s get back to those TopoActive maps.
Taking full advantage of the color displays on the twenty-two and thirty-two X models - these maps are optimized for outdoor activities.
Venture with confidence following routable roads and trails in places like National, state, and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas.
Lest we forget thousands of searchable points of interest ranging from campgrounds and scenic lookouts – to shops, restaurants and other accomodations.
And for a true representation of your surroundings, the twenty-two and thirty-two X are compatible with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery – integrating with the mapping already found on these handhelds.
What are outdoor adventures without a little treasure hunt.
All three of these support Paperless Geocaching – meaning everything you need about a cache can be found directly on your handheld.
View things like cache coordinates, or even review hints for those trinkets hidden in the less-than-obvious locations.
Before I let you go, here’s a quick summary of these three eTrex units –outlining the main differences that set these individual units apart from one another.
As you can see, the eTrex series will allow you to pack lightly without sacrificing the “weight” of information to help make whatever your expedition may be – a success.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to learn more about the eTrex series handhelds.
For now, that’s all I‘ve got.
I’m Matt from Garmin, hoping that for all your adventures, near and far – we’ve helped you beat yesterday.