The eTrex trip computer screen is customizable, and by default shows common values like distance traveled, current speed, elevation, moving time, and stopped time. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. The eTrex 32x lets you see an elevation profile of your track or route and your current position on it, while the 22x does neither.

Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. It's simple to carry spares, and you can get them almost anywhere, including gas stations at 4am when you're driving to your hike and suddenly remember that your batteries are dead. The Garmin eTrex 22x is touch button operated, unlike other premium Garmin handheld models it doesn't feature touchscreen control. While routing is cool to have in a pinch, the reality is that I pre-plan most of my hikes and don't need to create a trip on the fly using a device. Upload GPX files straight to your device, and view key information such as location, terrain and hints fromGeocaching.Both devices supportBirdsEye Satellite Imagery(subscription required), so you can download and integrate satellite imagery with your maps. The Garmin eTrex 22x operates on two AA batteries (not included) and in 'GPS mode' the eTrex 22x has a battery life of up to 25 hours.

The eTrex 22x comes preloaded with road-routable TopoActive Europe maps that feature streets and trails so you can take the journey off the grid. The eTrex 22x and 32x handheld devices come preloaded with road-routable TopoActive Europe maps that feature streets and trails so you can take the journey off the grid.For a detailed comparison of these devices as well as the eTrex, see GPS Devices for Bikepacking: Side by Side Comparison. Garmin eTrex 22x uses buttons on the side of the unit to toggle through the menu, go back, adjust the brightness, etc.

Load free OSM maps onto the device if you'd like to have another set of maps that you can reference. The Garmin eTrex 22x also features 8 GB of internal memory for map downloads plus a microSD card slot for additonal Garmin eTrex 22x compatible maps. I check it when needed to navigate complicated intersections, make sure I’m still on route, and occasionally find waypoints like water sources or campgrounds. In the event my primary phone should somehow be wrecked I can take the sim out and put it in my backup phone (nav device).A Thumb Stick controller on the front of the Garmin eTrex 22x (above the screen) enables you to easily move directionally to scroll or highlight an item on the screen. This Scan Industrial Safety Helmet is manufactured from high density polyethylene to provide excellent head protection. We use cookies and similar technologies to offer you a personalized, safe, reliable experience and to be able to measure page performance to continue improving our services.

Apps and touchscreen interfaces are generally much easier to use, and they’re certainly less expensive. My goal when using the eTrex is usually to keep the dot (my position) on the line (my intended route). Trip Computer Unlike Garmin smartwatches where you start and stop an activity, the eTrex 32x works like a car odometer. I have used the eTrex 32x for many hours over a few months, and the results of the test I did align with my actual experiences using it. It is perfect to view small objects or specimens in more detail to magnify the surface of objects such as cotton, linen and more.It has great maps and battery life, but the 22x lacks support for elevation profiles, and the buttons can be fiddly to use while riding a bike. I don't do sponsored or promoted content; I share only the gear recommendations, hikes, and tips that I would with my family and friends. But where I often bikepack and backpack, climbs and descents define the rhythm of the day and help me plan where I’m going to be when.