ETrex 20 and ATVing?

[shadango]

Hi all. Back after a long hiatus.

 

I am considering replacing my well-used Garmin V for geocaching and trail use.

 

Seems like the favorite right now for geocaching is the eTrex 20. AT $170 or so, not a huge investment. So was considering it.

 

One thing I want to do is use my ram mount and mount the new unit to my ATV so as to not get lost.....

 

Does the eTrex hold up well to vibration and dirt and such? Anyone using it this way?

 

Is the battery life claimed by Garmin really 25 hours on two AA batteries?

 

My old Garmin V was more or less reliable but vibration caused it to shut down some times.

 

Having a color screen will be like night and day....was so used to the V's little monochrome!

 

I have two other GPS...a Garmin Zumo for my motorcycle and then a Garmin for my wife's car...both work great but neither would be appropriate for trails..

 

Thanks all.

[shadango]

can't comment on ATV use but battery life is excellent. I run mine on Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables and they'll easily last around 25 hours

Thanks....I am also considering the Garmin Oregon 450......refurb'd by garmin for $200.....versus Etrext for $170....

[+BlackRose67]

You can get a NEW Oregon 450 from gpscity for $200.

 

If you want a 450, get a new one.

 

As sussamb indicated, the battery life with the eTrex 20 is very very good.

I also use Eneloops in mine, even in frigid weather.

Edited April 24, 2013 by BlackRose67

[shadango]

You can get a NEW Oregon 450 from gpscity for $200.

 

If you want a 450, get a new one.

 

As sussamb indicated, the battery life with the eTrex 20 is very very good.

I also use Eneloops in mine, even in frigid weather.

 

Thanks for the feedback....just popped on the GPS CIty 450.

 

Excited! First new gizmo for a while! LOL

 

Also ordered the ram mount cradle for it.

 

Ironically I think I bought my V from them many years back?