Garmin eTrex Solar, Rugged & Easy-to-Use GPS Handheld
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Garmin eTrex Solar GPS handheld with solar charging, multi-band GPS, a sunlight-readable 2.2" screen, IPX7 water rating and up to 200 hours of battery.
- Unlimited battery life when used in sunny 75,000 lux conditions
- Up to 200 hours of GPS tracking without solar charging
- Multi-band GPS for better positional accuracy
- High-resolution 2.2" screen, easy to read in bright sunlight
- Digital compass that stays accurate even when standing still
- Water-resistant and rated to IPX7
Explore longer, worry less
This simple-to-use GPS handheld pairs solar charging with wireless connectivity and multi-band GPS support, so you can spend more time exploring and less time thinking about your battery.
Powered by the sun
Get unlimited battery life when used in sunny 75,000 lux conditions, or up to 200 hours with no solar charging at all.
Unlimited in 75,000 lux sun
200 h GPS-only tracking
100 h multi-band tracking
1,800 h expedition mode
Know exactly where you are
Multi-band GPS uses multiple frequencies sent by navigation satellites to improve positional accuracy, even in tougher environments. The eTrex Solar supports all major satellite systems:
GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou QZSS IRNSS
Made for the trail
Geocaching
Get automatic cache updates from Geocaching Live, including descriptions, logs and hints. When connected to the Garmin Explore app, each find uploads to your Geocaching.com profile.
Digital compass
The tilt-compensated 3-axis compass gives an accurate heading even when you're standing still.
Weather
Connected to the Garmin Explore app, you get real-time forecasts so you know when conditions are changing.
Garmin Explore app
Pair with your phone for wireless software updates, cloud storage, trip planning, smart notifications and additional mapping.
Simple, reliable navigation
The high-resolution 2.2" transflective screen stays easy to read in bright sunlight. Mark waypoints, follow courses, and use TracBack to retrace your path back to the start.
- 1,000 waypoints, 50 courses and 200 saved activities
- Point-to-point navigation and TracBack
- Area calculation, sun and moon times
- LiveTrack and smart notifications via your phone
Rugged and easy to carry
Weighing 141 g, with chemically strengthened glass and an IPX7 water rating, the eTrex Solar is ready for rain, trails and long days outside.
Solar charging status at a glance
Easy-to-use buttons
Multi-band satellite tracking
Specifications
Compatibility
| Smartphone app | Garmin Explore app |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
| Computer connection | USB-C |
Display
| Type | 2.2" transflective, monochrome |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.3 x 4.4 cm (1.3 x 1.7 in); 5.5 cm (2.16 in) diagonal |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Lens | Chemically strengthened glass |
Size & durability
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 10.5 x 3.1 cm (2.5 x 4.1 x 1.2 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 141 g (5.0 oz) |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
Battery & power
| Battery type | Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion |
|---|---|
| Solar charging | Yes |
| GPS-only tracking | Up to 200 hours |
| GNSS and multi-band tracking | Up to 100 hours |
| Expedition mode | Up to 1,800 hours |
| With solar | Unlimited when used in 75,000 lux conditions |
Navigation & sensors
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS |
|---|---|
| Multi-band support | Yes |
| Compass | Tilt-compensated 3-axis |
| Basemap | Yes (cities only) |
| Navigation | Point-to-point, routes, TracBack, dual grid coordinates |
Smart features
| Smart notifications | Yes, on the handheld |
|---|---|
| Weather forecasts | Yes (with the Garmin Explore app) |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Geocaching | Yes (Geocaching Live) |
Memory & storage
| Memory | 28 MB |
|---|---|
| Waypoints | 1,000 |
| Courses | 50 |
| Activities | 200 |
What's in the box
- eTrex Solar
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Documentation
Product support
Manuals, software updates and help for the eTrex Solar, straight from Garmin.
Garmin continues to improve its products, so pictures and specifications may change.
