Garmin eTrex Venture HC

Garmin eTrex Venture HC is designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite of a low price tag, this satellite navigation system is housed with plenty of features that can truly guide you through any deep canyons and heavy covers.

Garmin eTrex Venture HC handheld GPS measures 2.2 inches wide, 4.2 inches high and 1.2 inches thick. It weighs around 156 grams. The yellow chassis gives eTrex Venture HC an attractive look. But, it is a little bulky to hold in hand. The buttons are positioned on the either sides of the system. This enables the user to operate this Garmin GPS system with single hand. Besides, the front side of the unit becomes solely dedicated to the display due to this. The buttons are large and comfortable to press.

The display of Garmin eTrex Venture HC Satellite Navigation System is colour TFT. With a resolution of 176 X 220 pixels and a support of 256K colours, this display provides a vivid view of the routes and maps. It is comfortable to view under heavy sunlight as well.

Since, Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS System is equipped with a WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, it locates position almost instantaneously. There is a 24MB internal storage for the device. Unfortunately, the memory is not expandable. However, you can load around 10 tracks, 50 routes, 500 waypoints and map details to it, using a USB cable.

Garmin eTrex Venture HC handheld GPS is waterproof and can withstand an accidental dunk in the water. Some outdoor GPS games, fish calendar, and sun and moon information are the other additions in this Garmin GPS. Several features such as barometric altimeter, automatic re-routing, electronic compass, touch-screen and so on are not found in this. However, you cannot be expected these in a cheap GPS system. The battery of Garmin eTrex Venture HC stands for a time of 14 hours on a single charge.

Overall, Garmin eTrex Venture HC Waterproof Handheld GPS is a budget friendly choice, with some positives such as built-in maps and quality screen.