ZDNET’s key takeaways
- The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $250, while the eTrex SE without solar sells for $150.
- Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable.
- Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I gained a deep affection for the great outdoors. The forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, too — even in nature — but the farther out I explore, the more I need GPS navigation to help me get to and from remote locations.
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