The rugged and waterproof Garmin eTrex Venture is an ideal starting point into the handheld GPS arena. Whether you’re looking for a GPS unit for your backpack, hunting pack or fishing box, or an emergency backup to your boat’s marine navigation system, the Venture has you covered. Its four-level grayscale display is clear and easy-to-read, even in sunlight, and features an LED backlight for dark conditions. The 5.3 oz. unit features a molded grip and a sturdy case, and runs up to 14 hours on a set of 2 AA batteries.
The Venture lets you store up to 500 favorites, 20 routes, and 10 saved tracks for later use. Its WAAS-enabled receiver locates your position to within 10 feet. You can connect the unit to your computer and download additional waypoints to the unit’s internal memory from the optional Mapsource software.
You can also transfer tracks and waypoints to your computer and use them again later. The eTrex Venture also features sunrise/sunset and moon phase tables, and hunting and fishing calendars. This is a great entry-level choice for your outdoor activities, and you’ll be impressed with the quality build at this basic price!
- Clear ReceptionFeaturing a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the GARMIN eTrex Venture HC locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy even in urban areas or densely covered forest, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Long Battery LifeThe GARMIN eTrex Venture HC provides up to 14 hours of operation time on 2 AA batteries for more hours of outdoor enjoyment.
- WaterproofFeaturing IPX7 level water resistance, the GARMIN eTrex Venture HC withstands immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, preventing damages caused by splashing water or torrential rain.
- Navigate with EaseThe GARMIN eTrex Venture HC features a 256-color sunlight-readable display and come with a built-in basemap and 24 MB of internal memory for adding additional map data using the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software.