The Garmin eTrex® Solar (Part Number 010-02782-00) is a compact, solar-powered handheld GPS navigator built for long-duration outdoor adventures, hiking, and geocaching. Featuring an integrated Power Glass™ solar charging lens, it offers infinite battery life in sunny environments (75,000 lux) or up to 200 hours of continuous tracking without solar assistance. Equipped with multi-band GNSS technology, the unit provides enhanced positioning accuracy in challenging environments like dense canopy cover, deep canyons, and remote wilderness areas. The handheld incorporates a high-contrast 2.2-inch sunlight-readable display, an internal digital compass, and seamless wireless connectivity with the Garmin Explore™ smartphone app for automatic cloud sync, waypoints, and trip planning. Housed in an IPX7 water-resistant chassis, the eTrex® Solar delivers reliable, low-maintenance navigation for demanding trail and off-grid use.

In The Box

eTrex Solar
Type-C to Type-C USB cable
Documentation

Technical Specification

General
LENS MATERIAL	chemically strengthened glass
DIMENSION	6.4 x 10.5 x 3.1 cm (2.5″ x 4.1″ x 1.2″)
WEIGHT	141 g (5.0 oz)
SOLAR CHARGING	✓
WATER RATING	IPX7
DISPLAY TYPE	2.2″ transflective, monochrome
DISPLAYS SONAR	3.3 cm x 4.4 cm (1.3″ x 1.7″); 2.16″ diag (5.5 cm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION	240 x 320 pixels
BATTERY TYPE	Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
BAAS BOOST	GPS only tracking: up to 200 hours GNSS and Multi Band Tracking: up to 100 hours Expedition mode: up to 1,800 hours Unlimited when used in 75,000 Lux conditions
MEMORY/HISTORY	28 MB
INTERFACE	USB-C

Maps & memory
BAAS BOOST	Yes (cities only)
WAYPOINTS/FAVOURITES/LOCATIONS	1000
COURSES	50
Tracks	✓
Activities	200
NAVIGATION ROUTES	✓

Sources
GPS	✓
GALILEO	✓
BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER	✓
COMPASS	Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
RECOMMANDED AMPLIFIER POWER (WATTS RMS)	✓
GPS compass (while moving)	✓