Garmin eTrex 32x GPS - Review and overview of this outdoor GPS unit

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 58

  • @alan36753
    @alan36753 3 года назад +3

    Yes great timing. I just purchased this model from you and I can’t wait to get out there and start using it, and take advantage of the library of training videos etc. that you also provide.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  3 года назад +1

      Alan, many thanks for supporting GPS Training, it is appreciated. I am a big fan of the 32x, have you seen my 'walk and talk' with the unit - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.html

  • @martincroke75
    @martincroke75 9 месяцев назад +1

    I downloaded some of my local Alltrails maps,via Basecamp, to my Garmin 32x. They were downloaded as GPS track files onto the SD card. Can anyone tell me how to use them, when I get to an Alltrails location? Garmin support told me that they should be in my "tracks". But I don't see them? Do I need to be near the Alltrails trail for it to show? ( That...I am not) Does it appear as an automatic overlay or something, when I turn on Garmin,when I am at trailhead? Help please!

  • @dandetande288
    @dandetande288 2 года назад +2

    You deserve more subscribers!! Thank you

  • @markatkinson167
    @markatkinson167 3 года назад +1

    Great timing, I was looking at this model.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  3 года назад

      It's a great little GPS Unit, I don't know if you have seen our 'walk and talk' with the unit - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.html

  • @dag1262
    @dag1262 Год назад

    Lovely video!! My compass doesn't show up on the map/route screen. Is there a setting I missed?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  Год назад

      This will help you - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.htmlsi=piBxRE-pJVZjbMN_

  • @dns383
    @dns383 Год назад +1

    Hi, just ordered the 22x but am now unsure if it records routes walked so I can later upload to Garmin Express (I think) and then onto Strava. Can handle having to connect to PC to do this but am unable to find any info if you can save the route for a later upload. Any ideas? Thanks

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  Год назад +1

      You are able to save your activity with a Garmin eTrex 22x.
      We give you a number of free training videos on how to use the Garmin eTrex 22x, you can access those here - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/ (you get access to them all for a small fee)
      Get discount code for GPS Training online course and support package - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtubeoffer

    • @dns383
      @dns383 Год назад

      @@ukgpstraining Thanks for that. Registered but looks like the 22 and 32 are for full members.

  • @HifiCentret
    @HifiCentret 2 года назад

    Can you choose to get height from GPS instead? At least on the odometer. I have an older eTrex Vista HCx and that one can't. Annoys me because 1. one always forget to calibrate the barometric altimeter. 2. Can't at all be used if you want to track your flight. The compass is fine but I wish I got the unit without. Unfortunately compass and altimeter is ususally bundled and a few other features sets 22x and 32x aparts too.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад +1

      Many thanks for your message.
      Sadly you can't select how you get the elevation data on the 32x, if you are wanting to get this from the satellites I would encourage you to get a look at the 22x. Do you need the electronic compass
      There is no real need to calibrate the altimeter as it will self calibrate.
      Are you finding it is giving you widely inaccurate height data.
      If you are in the UK, do you want me to loan you a 22x to see if that does give you more of what you are looking for?

    • @HifiCentret
      @HifiCentret 2 года назад +1

      @@ukgpstraining Thanks for feedback and thanks for your kindness. I live in Denmark so that's out of the question. The price difference between 22x and 32x is almost non exist looking at online prices here so just about nothing saved by choosing 22x. The 32x also has Ant+ possibility although I'm not sure what to use that for at the moment. Most of all I just want a good allround replacement for the old Vista HCx. A unit which can be used for just about any occasion and can have lots of preloaded maps. The HCx can too but only one gmapsupp file at a time and it show its age at multiple points.
      Incidentally I already have an eTrex 10 but it's rather limitied and lacks proper maps possibilities. Found it at a dumpster dive along with two eTrex H which was also thrown out. The 10 had leaked batteries (vinegar is great removing that but not many know! - rinse with water afterwards), one H had a intermittent functional button (got resoldered) but common for all - they didn't work properly, gave odd results and time/date was wrong. I digged the old USB-serial adapter from years ago and made an intermistic connector to the serial adapter to the H and got all 3 updated with new firmware from Garmin as there on that time pretty recently had been an update to the GPS system. Cudos to Garmin to keep such old devices still properly working! I'm almost sure they where left unused and then thrown out because of the GPS update and the owner (a school) had no idea a simple firmware update could solve the issue - so thanks for free GPS units :D

  • @HikingIrishMountain
    @HikingIrishMountain 2 года назад +1

    Hi , one question to you , to do hiking in Ireland do I have to buy better maps?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for your question. Sadly Garmin do not produce OS maps for any unit so, as you suggest, you could use the pre installed maps. Alternatively many people use the Talkie Toaster maps - talkytoaster.me.uk/

  • @johnnycash7803
    @johnnycash7803 2 года назад

    Hey buddy would this work good for snowmobiles you think? Keep it in my chest pocket in my jacket pull it out on intersections see where I'm at etc?.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад

      Yes, it will work in a chest pocket with no problems. I hope this helps.

    • @johnnycash7803
      @johnnycash7803 2 года назад

      @@ukgpstraining will I be able to download snowmoblie trail maps an make a pre planned route? I'm guessing I will need a laptop to do all that

  • @tomkruger3496
    @tomkruger3496 2 года назад

    I recently lost my etrex 30X and I'm looking for a new one. I need the altimeter so I'm looking at either a 32x or a 35 touch. What does the 32x have over the 30X?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад

      Tom, thanks for your question. There is not a lot of difference between the eTrex 30x and 32x, the 32x has Garmin Topo Active maps, larger internal memory and a new screen. I hope this helps.

  • @simonlegg1301
    @simonlegg1301 10 месяцев назад

    Hi can i upload a route from komoot on to the 32x from my tablet/phone

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  10 месяцев назад

      Sorry, you can not, full explanation here - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.htmlsi=Pt3y5dY33m28_7Z1&t=1480

  • @gordon.5556
    @gordon.5556 2 года назад

    Hi GPS training. I have a Garmin Colarado 300, been hillwalking in Scotland for years and really only use it for checking location. Is this still a good unit? Was thinking of updating. Thank you.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад +2

      The good old Colarado 300, I was at an event (geocaching) this weekend and somebody had one, a great unit in their day. Loved the rocker, it kind of came from the the old iPod interface, didn't it?
      I think the big change you will see is the OS mapping on the screen.
      If you would like us to give you a personalise GPS recommendation please just fill in a short form here - gpstraining.co.uk/pages/personalised-gps-recommendation-1

    • @gordon.5556
      @gordon.5556 2 года назад

      @@ukgpstraining Thanks for the reply. I'll fill in the form. Cheers.

    • @gordon.5556
      @gordon.5556 2 года назад

      I have the OS maps on the Colarado. Cheers.

  • @callum9846
    @callum9846 10 месяцев назад

    Can you download a pre route? Just if you're new to the area and want to follow one like the phone appa?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, this video takes you through planning your route before navigating it - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.htmlsi=w5g_LmXTwYXSIv5r
      I hope this helps.

    • @callum9846
      @callum9846 10 месяцев назад +1

      @ukgpstraining perfect I haven't bought one yet but just putting in some research

  • @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg
    @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg 5 месяцев назад

    How do i used 32x to do Land division

  • @mccourt1987
    @mccourt1987 Год назад

    Could i plan and upload a route to this on a samsung tablet. Also i have a os maps subscription wud this upload to this aswell

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  Год назад

      Sadly not, the cheapest GPS unit you can wirelessly transfer a pre planned route to from a tablet is a Garmin GPSMAP 66s. I look at this subject in my 'walk and talk' with the Garmin eTrex 32x, here it is, the exact moment - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.html

  • @surenenny9019
    @surenenny9019 Год назад

    Suggest me Best accuracy gps

  • @Vietnam_trongtimtoi
    @Vietnam_trongtimtoi 6 месяцев назад

    The screen display is anti glaring, isn't it?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it is, the best place to see this is on the 'walk and talk' with the Garmin eTrex 32x - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.htmlsi=nLeYflY29mUmkEYN

  • @koolbreezeandthetrees
    @koolbreezeandthetrees 2 года назад

    Does it have a SOS function?

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад

      The Garmin eTrex 32x does not have a SOS function. Units that have an 'i' after the name do - GPSMAP66i, Montana700i, Montana 750i. I hope this helps.

  • @daniellyne1
    @daniellyne1 2 года назад

    Hi GPS Training, I'm a new subscriber have you made a video on the Dekota 20 I'd be very interested. I just heard you say map cards

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад +1

      Sadly we have not done anything on the Dakota. A great little unit in it's time before it was replaced by the Garmin eTrex 25t which since has been discontinued.

    • @daniellyne1
      @daniellyne1 2 года назад +1

      @@ukgpstraining that's a shame as I've got one still in its box it came with that Garmin birds eye dick , so if you were to recommend one which would it be . I want to have the confidence to get out and about more . Been looking at the Inreach mini 2

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад +1

      @@daniellyne1 Thanks for coming back to me. I have created some videos looking at the best budget, top end and large screen GPS units that you may find useful - gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/best-handheld-outdoor-gps-unit

    • @daniellyne1
      @daniellyne1 2 года назад +1

      @@ukgpstraining thank tou for your help it's much appreciated

  • @TomHumphries-gk6qf
    @TomHumphries-gk6qf 4 месяца назад

    Dan great video on this device!! However, I’ve had to watch a few times because you talk way to fast to the extent how do you breath?? 😂👍❤️ not a dig!! Thanks Tom 🙏

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback, it is appreciated. It is always a journey of learning.

  • @joekelly9369
    @joekelly9369 2 года назад

    i want a gps unit that i dont need to fanny about downloading OS maps . im not taking a laptop ( i dont own a laptop ) . i need the maps pre loaded from the shop with the gps unit , and easy to use with good battery life ( no european nonsense ) no intentions of going out of GB

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  2 года назад

      We sell every GPS Unit with full GB 1:25k, please just select that option from the drop down menu on the unit you are wanting - gpstraining.co.uk/collections/handheld-gps-units

  • @alanmacmillan6957
    @alanmacmillan6957 Месяц назад

    I’m gonna be controversial ; I have one of these and use it occasionally but in all honesty I got the OSmaps app on the iPhone for about 30 quid a year I think and it apes these dated devices. I find the etrex painfully slow and really non intuitive and clunky. I can do routes in osmaps online and they appear in my app- automatically - no cables no hassle.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  22 дня назад

      Hi Alan we also have map apps on our phone which are great, the likes of an etrex32x tends to get used for backup with it having the options to simply change batteries if needed with great battery life with the correct batteries and tough and waterproof where as we need to be a bit more careful with our phones battery and water on the touch screen etc.

  • @calinmihai5909
    @calinmihai5909 3 года назад +3

    Yes, on the box things look pretty.. În reality they are worse then a Chinese win 3.x based gps.. a 50 mile route with 20 route points is loaded in ... one hour! Also, the thing is unusable when high detail applied to map viewing. So many RUclips videos but no-one is telling the truth.. Another drawback is the fact that you can upload routes only through a pc connection.. So you are welcome to bring along your pc to the mountains.. The bluetooth connection is a joke.. the thing can exchange data only with a same product.. So, thank you for your efforts .. maybe Garmin thinks we all love this products pre-historic electronics and next year will bring up the next modell, level up by technology to the 80th ..

    • @johanflod
      @johanflod 3 года назад

      I have not tried a Chinese win 3.x based gps :) Where do I find something that is better than the Etrex 32? for walking and hiking, seriously asking.

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  3 года назад +1

      Calin, many thanks for your thoughts. Sadly with any 'budget' Garmin GPS unit you do need a PC/ Mac to plan your route before setting off. Are you in the UK, if so I show you in my 'walk and talk' how this can be done on some free route planning software - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.html

    • @ukgpstraining
      @ukgpstraining  3 года назад

      Johan, this may help, looking at the best 'top end' GPS unit - ruclips.net/video/IaZk5fkp6-Y/видео.html

    • @ly8370
      @ly8370 3 года назад

      So much thanks for this comment!! I managed to see this right after I dropped an order for the etrex 30x and proceeded to cancel it. :) To plan my route only with the PC is a big no-no for me.

    • @mikec9162
      @mikec9162 2 года назад

      I own a few Garmin products as well as the etrex 32x. I have to say it works as intended once it is set up. It connects to a MAC just fine and .gpx files can be loaded easily via drag and drop. IMO The two main features are that it is small and light, and battery life is very good. Managing your set up well before a trip is the key to any successful trip outdoors.

  • @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg
    @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg 5 месяцев назад

    How do i used 32x to do Land division

  • @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg
    @ErnestAcheampong-zg8tg 5 месяцев назад

    How do i used 32x to do Land division