Garmin eTrex Solar

[Boyd]

A basic, non-mapping eTrex with a twist... it charges in the sun. Interesting idea, but $250 seems pretty steep for a GPS that doesn't even have a map.

Garmin eTrex® Solar | Handheld Hiking GPS

eTrex Solar is a GPS handheld with multi-band GPS, digital compass, high contrast display, and unlimited battery life when used in sunny 75K Lux conditions.

www.garmin.com

Didn't do a detailed comparsion, but I think it's pretty similar to the $110 eTrex 10, except for the solar part.

Garmin eTrex® 10 | Outdoor GPS

eTrex® 10 is a rugged GPS made to handle the elements of the outdoors. Features include GPS/GLONASS and a 2.2" monochrome display.

www.garmin.com

 

[Teegate]

I looked at that when I received a notice from them about it but without a map it is useless to me.

 

[Boyd]

I guess the intended audience for that product is people going on multi-day hikes. Long run-times have always been a selling point of the eTrex series (and an excuse for their limited features and slow processors). But just about any GPS or phone should have sufficient battery life for an afternoon in the Pines.