Garmin eTrex Legend Handheld

Good value

Etrex Legend
Easy to use for basic functions. Fast satellite acquisition after initial use in your area. Has Trouble finding satellites in heavy canopy( like all the inexpensive units) so I sometimes have to locate a thin spot in tree canopy or field and wait a few minutes.
VERY IMPORTANT: after finding satellites when you walk 50-100 feet and you’re sure you’ve got an accurate direction from your pointer make a note of the heading so you use your magnetic compass when the gps looses the satellite connection until it locks on again. Not the unit to have if you are going to be doing serious navigation in heavy canopy. I carry the Legend turkey and deer hunting and ALWAYS have a separate magnetic compass. Battery life is very good for two AA batteries and runs on rechargeable NMIH batteries. Overall I am very pleased with the Garmin EtrexRead full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: dcc20132015

button malfunction

The click stick on the front of the unit toggles all ways correctly, but the push down feature did not work at all when I received it, I checked online for similar problems with other units and found that repeated pushes will sometimes repair the problem. After some time the unit began working. It still doesn't work every time I push the click stick but after several attempts, it usually works. Other than that the unit is great. and was a good price as well.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: reddotjim

This etrex Ledgen was a Very expensive mistake on my part!

Buyer Beware, Software version 2.0 on this device requires updates. You will need a serial port and an old outdated computer. This unit would be be used as a museum display. I is missing the basic map called "americas marine point basemap jan 2001" is missing on this device. Very expensive mistake on my part! I have one other Etrex Legend that I love, it works but is starting to misbehave this unit was supposed to replace that device. What a bummer!

Instructions for uploading the new software to your eTrex Legend using Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT:

1. Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file for your eTrex Legend
onto your hard drive.

2. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.

3. Connect your eTrex Legend to a free serial port (Com 1, 2, 3, or 4) on your PC
with a PC interface cable.

4. Turn on your eTrex Legend and ensure the Serial Data Format is set to "GARMIN".
You can find this setting in Menu Page - Setup - Interface.

5. Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., C:GARMIN),
and run the update program, updater.exe. Select the appropriate serial
port and click "OK" to begin the software upload.

During the upload, the eTrex Legend's display will indicate "SWT LOADING"
The upload process should take 5-10 minutes to complete. When the upload
is completed, the eTrex Legend will reset itself and turn on normally.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: ccgstop1984

I bought this used; It works well.

I bought this for a very good price. It works well and has a map with roads unlike the much older Garmin I had before. If I buy another one of these I will spend the extra money and get one with a COLOR MAP. The gray scale map is a little hard to read. This one is pretty hard to beat for the price.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: wayne81473

Replacement for my old one

Havent used it yet but will this coming week on an elk hunting trip, but being a Garmin I'm sure its awesome.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: coretek10

easy to use and a lot of memory

The product was not loaded up with the previous owners data . and all of the programs are fully functional .

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: toybay

Compact, easy and dependable

Perfect in size, totally compact and easy to use and back lit acreen in the dark.

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: bnt59mcd

Good product works with map program used for hiking,biking ,kayacking

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: selva_boy

An old trustworthy GPS

This GPS was the first one I had as a "civilian" model. I teach geocaching to Boy Scouts and I now have 5 of these. They are easy to use, easy to "program" and easy to understand. Definitely a great buy.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: buldog-2012

Etrex GPS owner.

Since 2000, I've owned the etrex standard,
(Yellow case) For a yr, then Upgraded to
the Venture for 16 yrs, now I have the Legend as of 2018. It's a great compact unit. Especially for Areas where you lose
cell phn access
And can still find your way home from
The deepest part of the woods.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: littlesalestar