The new eTrex 20x is our upgraded version of the popular eTrex 20, with enhanced screen resolution and expandedinternal memory so you can download a greater variety of maps than ever. This rugged, dependable GPS retains the easeof-use and affordabili...
but I've been off track several times as the alarm is hardly audible
If this is what you need, this is a decent GPS.For street use, I would recommend getting something with bluetooth, so you can store the unit and still get turn-by-turn instructions (not in this unit) as well as proximity alarms
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As you're hiking along and looking at the GPS is not needed, it drops into your pocket, hoping the screen will shut-off to conserve power, but the thumb-stick will be activated continuously and keeping the screen on most of the time you are hiking, which will drain the battery within a few hours.
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Combine this with a good mylar map and manual compass and you are golden
Attempts to use their software crashed windows 10 explorer and trying to modify the map layers or include any free maps was effectively an unstable nightmare
However, for a significant fee, you can purchase better maps from Garmin.
onX map is not great for topographical features, but the unit displays where you are, and where you have been.
Comes with a useless map, so had to download a free one from USA topo maps, which worked well.
The new eTrex 20x is our upgraded version of the popular eTrex 20, with enhanced screen resolution and expandedinternal memory so you can download a greater variety of maps than ever
This rugged, dependable GPS retains the easeof-use and affordability that eTrex is legendary for, with an array of compatible mounts for use on ATVs, bicycles, boatsand cars
The new eTrex 20x also has the ability to track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously
It supportsgeocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit.