Garmin eTrex Venture HC 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

Garmin eTrex Venture HC 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

4.50 4.5 (read 5 reviews)
Key Features
2.1 in.
Handheld (Outdoor)
Handheld
Internal
WAAS enabled
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eTrex Venture HC is an essential for any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Venture HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Product Feature Chart

Product MPN

14252

Technical Features

Geocaching Mode
Elevation Computer, Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log, Points-of-Interest (POI)

Other Features

USB
24 MB
IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Built-in

Dimensions

4.2 in.
1.2 in.
2.2 in.
0.34 lb.

Display

1.3 in. x 1.7 in.
256 Color LCD TFT Display
176 x 220

GPS System

50
500

Battery

2 x AA Batteries
Up to 14 Hours

Miscellaneous

Garmin eTrex
753759029968
69509539

Product Reviews

Good unit for the price. Aug 23, 2007
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Inexpensive, easy to use, quite accurate
Cons:
Sometimes balky controls, no base map

Review: Great unit for Hiking, GeoCaching, or other uses that don't require mapping functions. Light, easy to use, accurate, inexpensive, and rugged.

Problem with display and joystick. Aug 22, 2007
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
A professional GPS.
Cons:
Brittle pcb connector of the display ribbon cable causing display and joystick problem.

Problems with Display & Joystick Mar 20, 2006
1.00 1/5.0
Pros:
Small and fits well on ATV handlebar, long battery life
Cons:
Display problems & Joystick problems

Well, I Like Mine, Anyway Jan 8, 2006
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Small, light, usable with one hand, easy to learn, generally accurate
Cons:
Loses signal easily, no terrain features.

Review: I like my Venture, it's small, cheap, and easy...just remember to never trust technology 100%.

Display problems after warranty ran out Sep 23, 2005
2.00 2/5.0
Pros:
Size, convenience, waterproof
Cons:
Poor display quality, short lifespan

Garmin eTrex Venture HC 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
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