The Garmin eTrex 30 Handheld GPS Unit is a sophisticated yet simple to operate unit with a straightforward user interface, increased mapping capabilities and paperless geocaching as well as an enhanced 2.2-inch 65K colour, brilliant, sunlight-readable display.

The Garmin eTrex 30 is also able to withstand the worst of the weather as it is waterproof and it will cope with outdoor knocks and drops.

Thanks to its microSD card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, the Garmin eTrex 30 GPS can be loaded with the Garmin range of Ordnance Survey maps such as Garmin GB Discoverer for off-road walks or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads or BlueChart g2 pre-loaded cards for waterborne trips.

The Garmin eTrex 30 boasts an integrated 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even if you are standing still and even if you are not holding it horizontal.

It also features a barometric altimeter which tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude and you can also use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you to stay aware of changing weather conditions.

A high-sensitivity, EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction mean the eTrex 30 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy forest cover and steep-sided valleys.

A range of compatible Garmin mounts enable you to use the Garmin eTrex 30 GPS Unit on a bike, a motorbike, a boat, in a road vehicle or an off-road vehicle.

The Garmin eTrex series is the first ever consumer-grade receiver range that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that has been fully operational since 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to lock on to a position is on average approximately 20% faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than if using GPS alone.

The Garmin eTrex 30 Handheld GPS Unit features paperless geocaching by supporting GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also making your geocaching much more fun. the eTrex 30 stores and displays all the information you need, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and dealing with paper printouts. Simply upload the geocache to your unit and start hunting for caches.

Features

• Automatic routing (turn-by-turn routing on roads): Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
• Electronic compass: Yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
• Touchscreen: No
• Barometric altimeter: Yes
• Camera: No
• Geocaching-friendly: Yes (paperless)
• Custom maps compatible: Yes
• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): Yes
• Outdoor GPS games: No
• Hunt/fish calendar: Yes
• Sun and moon information: Yes
• Tide tables: Yes
• Area calculation: Yes
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
• Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): Yes
• Picture viewer: No
• Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): Yes

Maps and Memory

• Basemap: Yes
• Pre-loaded maps: No
• Ability to add maps: Yes
• Built-in memory: 1.7GB
• Accepts data cards: microSD card (not incl)
• Waypoints/favourites/locations: 2000
• Routes: 200
• Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Specification

• Unit dimensions (W x H x D): 2.1 x 4.0 x 1.3 inches (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)
• Display size (W x H): 1.4 x 1.7 inches (3.5 x 4.4 cm); 2.2-inch (5.6 cm) diagonal
• Display resolution (W x H): 176 x 220 pixels
• Display type: Transflective, 65-K colour TFT
• Weight with batteries: 5 oz (141.7 g)
• Batteries: 2 x AA (not incl); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery life: Up to 25 hrs
• Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
• Floats: No
• High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
• Interface: USB