eTrex 20 takes one of the most popular and reliable GPS handhelds and makes it better. Redesigned ergonomics, an easier-to-use interface, paperless geocaching and expanded mapping capabilities add up to serious improvements for an already legendary GPS handheld. eTrex 20 is versatile. It's tough. And it’s built to handle whatever Mother Nature can dish out – and more.
See The Way
eTrex 20 has an enhanced 2.2 in 65K color, sunlight readable display. Durable and waterproof, eTrex 20 is built to withstand the elements. It has an upgraded interface yet retains its legendary toughness to withstand the elements – be it dust, dirt, humidity or water, none of which are a match for this storied navigator.
Go Anywhere
With an array of compatible mounts, eTrex 20 is designed for use on ATV’s, bicycles, in boats, as a handheld or in your car. Use the auto mount capability and
City Navigator NT® maps for turn-by-turn driving directions, or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you think you might take eTrex, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there.
Go Global
The new eTrex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.
Add Maps
With its microSD™ card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, eTrex 20 lets you load
TOPO 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in
BlueChart® g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or
City Navigator NT® map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). eTrex 20 also supports
BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, eTrex locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.
Find Fun
eTrex 20 supports
geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit
OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. eTrex 20 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches.
Plan Your Next Trip
Take charge of your next adventure with
BaseCamp™, software to view and organize your maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks and send them to your Garmin device. This free trip-planning software displays topgraphic map data in 2-D or 3-D on your computer screen, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also can transfer an unlimited amount of satellite images when paired with a BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription as well as geotag photos, or associate them with specific waypoints.
hysical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 2.1" x 4.0" x 1.3" (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: | 1.4" x 1.7" (3.5 x 4.4 cm); 2.2" diag (5.6 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: | 176 x 220 pixels |
| Display type: | transflective, 65-K color TFT |
| Weight: | 5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries |
| Battery: | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| Battery life: | 25 hours |
| Waterproof: | yes (IPX7) |
| Floats: | no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
| Interface: | USB |
Maps & Memory: |
| Basemap: | yes |
| Preloaded maps: | no |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | 1.7 GB |
| Accepts data cards: | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 2000 |
| Routes: | 200 |
| Track log: | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
Features & Benefits: |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): | yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Electronic compass: | no |
| Touchscreen: | no |
| Barometric altimeter: | no |
| 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): | no |
| Picture viewer: | no |
| Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | yes |
