Wow, this was INCREDIBLY helpful! I spent hours on the Garmin website and still couldn't figure out how to add routes or even saving a track. Much appreciated for the detailed information and actually showing it in use.
Well, that's the best video I've seen so far. I need a GPS unit for finding my way to fishing venues off the beaten track so Ive placed an order with you. Thanks for the great info.
I know it's a 9 months old video bit really enjoyed it. After watching a few of your videos I finally bought today the 32x from you guys with the OS map card so thank you for the advice given in this video. Looking forward to receiving it and start using it when I go out for my photography.
@@ukgpstraining magnificent service. I have received the unit the very day after I ordered. Thank you for setting it up with your settings, installing the card, putting additional leaflet and all the tutorials in your website are great. So glad I got the map card too as you advised. I understand now why. Incredible service.
Thanks .. I bought this model and didn't find uploading that easy (not a natural techy) but ironed out my misunderstanding and now it's simple .Looking forward to using it on the hoof now I have some of my favourite tracks and routes on it also took note about t the shoulder backpack tether .Enjoy the videos beautiful walks and some great tips for a Etrex 32 X newby like me
Nice videography on the route, adds a nice touch, funny your shadow appeared to be striding quicker than you 😊. Enjoy using the eTrex32 has certainly added to the enjoyment of walking especially when others in the group insist they know where our current position is and convince themselves the OS map must be out of date! Appreciated your advice over the phone on purchase, excellent backup and course material online, thanks Roy Chestnutt
Just a short update for you about your comment about using a tablet with the Garmn etrex 32x GPS. I have discovered that I did manage to load my geocaching qurries files which are GPX files on to my Etrex 32x as had left them on on my computer at home this past bank holiday weekend by the following using my Android Table which is a usb c . I did redownload my geocaching querries. Onto my Android tablet. All that was neaded is a usb c《OTG) on the go addapter along with my garmin usb cable with just the file manager on my tablet which was capable of unzipping the download files and recognised my garmin etrex 32x GPS as a storage device which showed up as two USB drives as i have got a memory card installed.
Ok so I need a little advice … I have a garmin 32x was a birthday present haven’t a clue where it was purchased I have tried to follow the steps but for some reason when I go on where to there is no route tab to find the gpx file I’ve put on the garmin and how do you get the compass to show on the map page? Any help will be appreciated
Mark, as you will appreciate it is hard to teach someone over RUclips how to use their unit and if we could it is how we make our living! The best option would be for you to sign up for the online resource, in here you will find 50 step by step videos on how to use your unit. We do have a RUclips offer which will give you free email support when you sign up for the online resource, you can get a discount code here - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtubeoffer I hope this helps.
you can transfer gpx files onto the etrex32x via a tablet or mobile phone with a usb c lead to mini b lead and use as a track rather than a route, ok you don't get the bleep
Great vids as usual, however having paid 180 notes for the 32x it dont make sense adding OS mapping as you suggest at another 300 + notes. Especially as I already have an OS premium subscription and my map card from a u/s Satmap active 12 is non transferable.
You may find this video useful, in it I navigate using only the preloaded mapping on the 32x, and show you how you can save even more money by stopping your os subscription - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.htmlsi=E4UeYG8BDtJbBPzZ
Can you set up a beep for a waypoint as on 23:30 and different beep tone on the turn. Thar would be very convenient. No stress about missing turn. Thanks for sharing.
Can you recommend anywhere I can get a replacement screen for my Etrex 30 as it was dropped onto some stones and is badly cracked. Apart from that the device works great
At 29:00 good example in the mist creating a waypoint. will gps navigate you as a birdsfly via straight line or will automatically follow the OS map via available walking path? If the latter then will garmin withonly topo map be same? Thank you
For this video I have created the route in a 'direct manner' taking me in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint. With the OS maps (within a National Park) you can get it to route you via the footpaths. As you rightly suggest the pre loaded Topo Active maps would route you also. BUT, lets not overcomplicate things. In these videos i have tried to make things simple. Plan a route on the free route planning software and follow the arrow! SIMPLE.
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to do this. Looks like this unit will suit mountain biking and hiking both. I'm wondering if it would be ideal for someone in Canada or if one of the pricier Garmin units like the 530 might have better maps (or ay oher advantages)?
Thanks for your question. The 530 is very much a cycling unit whilst this is more of a multi activity unit, making it ideal for both your biking and hiking. In me 'best of series' I rank the Garmin eTrex 32x as the best budget GPS unit on the market - gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/best-handheld-outdoor-gps-unit#BESTBUDGETGPS I hope this helps.
I have always used Tracks for trails so far. I tried to use routes but it’s a straight line always!!! All My OSM maps are routable and shows correct turn by turn route in basecamp. However, in eTrex 32x it’s only a straight line 😢. Both basecamp and gps has same maps and i did not use the Global Basemap. I’ve read many online solutions but it didn’t work!! In the gps unit when i manually create a route in the city, it shows correct turn by turn route but basecamp routes always result in a straight line . Any advise to fix it?
Sadly the eTrex 32x does not go off road turn by turn routing, just on road. You have to jump upto the GPSMAP series of units to get this. Hence on the 32x I plan in ‘direct routing’ taking me in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint. I hope this helps.
@@ukgpstraining Thanks a lot for your reply sir. It’s an eye opener for me and whoever bought or planning to buy this device for trail routing. Sadly none of the youtubers talked about this fact neither the product description says it. I feel like a dumb now. I bought it in January’23. I could have spent few extra bucks to get gpsmap series and now i am stuck with etrex. If possible kindly make a short informative video in your etrex playlist and explain about this trail routing limitation. It will save hundreds of dollars of many people who is planning to get etrex series for trail routing. Once again thank you for your response. Garmin never responded with an explanation to me. !!!
@@ukgpstraining By the way what does ‘Off Road’ means in Routing settings of etrex32x ? I thought it has the off road routing capabilities after seeing this option in settings.
so disappointed with etrex 32X Hoped out of the box updated the topo maps ; Hoped it could at least zoom to show me a map of where I am . On my bike : in London No just whole central europe map. Doing something wrong ?
It sounds like you need to get a satellite signal i.e. so the GPS knows where it is. You will need to go outdoors for this or put it on a window ledge. I show you how to do this at this point in the video - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.html Once you have a satellite signal just zoom in on the map and it will show you the map of your current location. I hope this helps.
Thanks for your kind words, you may find this useful as I look at all the contenders in this category of GPS units - gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/best-handheld-outdoor-gps-unit#BESTBUDGETGPS
Could you help me with my planning on the computer, when i try ro plan as a route it starts to shoot of in different routes that I don't want so then I have to do it as a track instead?
Are you using Garmin BaseCamp in the UK? If so this document takes you through setting it up, as it sounds like that has not been done - gpstraining.co.uk/products/basecamp-software-explained
ok so learnt out of box no good in uk unless you buy uk maps . Liked this video but when you started walking we couldnt see what visuals teh device shows at way points Then you stopped to say this is a turn point Again no visual on the etrex : want to use for cylcing so I need to see upcoming turns ??
Hi apologies we are a walking & hiking company and only tend to use the devices with something called direct routing for offroad hiking routes, there is a option within your route settings to set as on-road navigation for Bicycling, if you have the Garmin Topo Europe maps loaded and change routing to on-road bicycling if you then search for a city and select you should then turn arrows at junctions on the map, we hope this helps
That's a hard one. Yes it is better, but it has been discontinued so on that front it is an older unit. Here is my video review looking at the current units in this price range looking at which is best - ruclips.net/video/hkyAKgIXdx4/видео.html - I hope this helps.
Wow, this was INCREDIBLY helpful! I spent hours on the Garmin website and still couldn't figure out how to add routes or even saving a track. Much appreciated for the detailed information and actually showing it in use.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for your time to present this GPS and showing how it works. Helps making a decisive decision on which unit to purchase.
Glad it was helpful, many thanks.
thank you. its nice to see it in sunlight.
I'm glad it helped, thanks for your feedback,
Well, that's the best video I've seen so far. I need a GPS unit for finding my way to fishing venues off the beaten track so Ive placed an order with you. Thanks for the great info.
I know it's a 9 months old video bit really enjoyed it. After watching a few of your videos I finally bought today the 32x from you guys with the OS map card so thank you for the advice given in this video. Looking forward to receiving it and start using it when I go out for my photography.
Many thanks for your kind words and also from buying a unit from us, it is very much appreciated.
@@ukgpstraining magnificent service. I have received the unit the very day after I ordered. Thank you for setting it up with your settings, installing the card, putting additional leaflet and all the tutorials in your website are great. So glad I got the map card too as you advised. I understand now why. Incredible service.
Thanks .. I bought this model and didn't find uploading that easy (not a natural techy) but ironed out my misunderstanding and now it's simple .Looking forward to using it on the hoof now I have some of my favourite tracks and routes on it also took note about t the shoulder backpack tether .Enjoy the videos beautiful walks and some great tips for a Etrex 32 X newby like me
Just got the 32x, can't wait to give it a go, 👍
A cracking unit, enjoy your new unit.
Hi, there. Thanks so much for this. I've just got the eTrex 32 and this site is really helping me to understand and use it. Much appreciated 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Nice videography on the route, adds a nice touch, funny your shadow appeared to be striding quicker than you 😊. Enjoy using the eTrex32 has certainly added to the enjoyment of walking especially when others in the group insist they know where our current position is and convince themselves the OS map must be out of date! Appreciated your advice over the phone on purchase, excellent backup and course material online, thanks Roy Chestnutt
Thanks! 😃 Glad you enjoyed it, I have lots of fun making the videos!
Thank you for this excellent video. I think I am going to upgrade from my old Garmin gpsmap62 to this unit.
Good choice!
Just a short update for you about your comment about using a tablet with the Garmn etrex 32x GPS. I have discovered that I did manage to load my geocaching qurries files which are GPX files on to my Etrex 32x as had left them on on my computer at home this past bank holiday weekend by the following using my Android Table which is a usb c . I did redownload my geocaching querries. Onto my Android tablet. All that was neaded is a usb c《OTG) on the go addapter along with my garmin usb cable with just the file manager on my tablet which was capable of unzipping the download files and recognised my garmin etrex 32x GPS as a storage device which showed up as two USB drives as i have got a memory card installed.
Andrew, many thanks for this, it is appreciated. We need therefore to look more at an Android tablet then, thanks for the heads up.
Ok so I need a little advice … I have a garmin 32x was a birthday present haven’t a clue where it was purchased I have tried to follow the steps but for some reason when I go on where to there is no route tab to find the gpx file I’ve put on the garmin and how do you get the compass to show on the map page? Any help will be appreciated
Mark, as you will appreciate it is hard to teach someone over RUclips how to use their unit and if we could it is how we make our living!
The best option would be for you to sign up for the online resource, in here you will find 50 step by step videos on how to use your unit.
We do have a RUclips offer which will give you free email support when you sign up for the online resource, you can get a discount code here - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtubeoffer
I hope this helps.
Excellent video, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
you can transfer gpx files onto the etrex32x via a tablet or mobile phone with a usb c lead to mini b lead and use as a track rather than a route, ok you don't get the bleep
Great vids as usual, however having paid 180 notes for the 32x it dont make sense adding OS mapping as you suggest at another 300 + notes. Especially as I already have an OS premium subscription and my map card from a u/s Satmap active 12 is non transferable.
You may find this video useful, in it I navigate using only the preloaded mapping on the 32x, and show you how you can save even more money by stopping your os subscription - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.htmlsi=E4UeYG8BDtJbBPzZ
Hi have an etrex 30 does the arrow appears also on the map page on this device or is it only on the 32x as not seen this before, thanks
How to put a compass rose on a map page - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.htmlsi=Ud7X1cg-kgGtLCcs&t=1193
Can you set up a beep for a waypoint as on 23:30 and different beep tone on the turn. Thar would be very convenient. No stress about missing turn. Thanks for sharing.
Sadly you can't set up different tones for waypoints but you can choose to have some 'silent' if you choose to. I hope this helps.
Can you recommend anywhere I can get a replacement screen for my Etrex 30 as it was dropped onto some stones and is badly cracked. Apart from that the device works great
Martin, sadly I am not aware on anywhere that replaces screens on Garmin eTrex units, I don't know if anyone else knows of anyone who does.
Thanks very much for the info
How do you use Garmin etrex 32x for Land division
At 29:00 good example in the mist creating a waypoint. will gps navigate you as a birdsfly via straight line or will automatically follow the OS map via available walking path? If the latter then will garmin withonly topo map be same? Thank you
For this video I have created the route in a 'direct manner' taking me in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint. With the OS maps (within a National Park) you can get it to route you via the footpaths. As you rightly suggest the pre loaded Topo Active maps would route you also.
BUT, lets not overcomplicate things. In these videos i have tried to make things simple. Plan a route on the free route planning software and follow the arrow! SIMPLE.
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to do this.
Looks like this unit will suit mountain biking and hiking both. I'm wondering if it would be ideal for someone in Canada or if one of the pricier Garmin units like the 530 might have better maps (or ay oher advantages)?
Thanks for your question. The 530 is very much a cycling unit whilst this is more of a multi activity unit, making it ideal for both your biking and hiking.
In me 'best of series' I rank the Garmin eTrex 32x as the best budget GPS unit on the market - gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/best-handheld-outdoor-gps-unit#BESTBUDGETGPS
I hope this helps.
This is nice and helpful video
Glad you think so, thanks for the feedback.
I have always used Tracks for trails so far. I tried to use routes but it’s a straight line always!!! All My OSM maps are routable and shows correct turn by turn route in basecamp. However, in eTrex 32x it’s only a straight line 😢. Both basecamp and gps has same maps and i did not use the Global Basemap. I’ve read many online solutions but it didn’t work!! In the gps unit when i manually create a route in the city, it shows correct turn by turn route but basecamp routes always result in a straight line . Any advise to fix it?
Sadly the eTrex 32x does not go off road turn by turn routing, just on road.
You have to jump upto the GPSMAP series of units to get this. Hence on the 32x I plan in ‘direct routing’ taking me in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint.
I hope this helps.
@@ukgpstraining Thanks a lot for your reply sir. It’s an eye opener for me and whoever bought or planning to buy this device for trail routing. Sadly none of the youtubers talked about this fact neither the product description says it. I feel like a dumb now. I bought it in January’23. I could have spent few extra bucks to get gpsmap series and now i am stuck with etrex. If possible kindly make a short informative video in your etrex playlist and explain about this trail routing limitation. It will save hundreds of dollars of many people who is planning to get etrex series for trail routing. Once again thank you for your response. Garmin never responded with an explanation to me. !!!
@@ukgpstraining By the way what does ‘Off Road’ means in Routing settings of etrex32x ? I thought it has the off road routing capabilities after seeing this option in settings.
so disappointed with etrex 32X Hoped out of the box updated the topo maps ; Hoped it could at least zoom to show me a map of where I am . On my bike : in London No just whole central europe map. Doing something wrong ?
It sounds like you need to get a satellite signal i.e. so the GPS knows where it is. You will need to go outdoors for this or put it on a window ledge. I show you how to do this at this point in the video - ruclips.net/video/cFZcY2bND4M/видео.html
Once you have a satellite signal just zoom in on the map and it will show you the map of your current location.
I hope this helps.
Very helpful thanks. Is there a full screen option for your free route planning map please?
Sadly not at this time, but it’s something we may do in the future in an update.
Your videos are excellent!! Thanks a lot. I'm between this and the 65with compass. Is significant the difference??
Thanks for your kind words, you may find this useful as I look at all the contenders in this category of GPS units - gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/best-handheld-outdoor-gps-unit#BESTBUDGETGPS
@@ukgpstraining super! Thanks
I'm starting up with hiking. And love it. But which gps map should I get. I'm in urban and rural area's.
Thanks for your question - I would encourage you to look at either the 32x or GPSMAP 65s.
how do you get that compass pointer when your navigating
I hope this helps - ruclips.net/video/PSQIjbO3qDs/видео.html
Moving between pages: Can you not set up a page sequence & then use the back button to cycle through them? That’s what I do on my older 30x.
Great top tip, I had never thought of doing that but it certainly makes it far easier to navigate between pages. Thanks!
Happy to help 😊. Just remembered this tip was from Audax UK, so my thanks to them too.
Mate, does ur routing software work with routes in america too?
Sadly our free route planning software is just for the UK, please accept my apologies.
@@ukgpstraining its all good brother :) stay safe man
Could you help me with my planning on the computer, when i try ro plan as a route it starts to shoot of in different routes that I don't want so then I have to do it as a track instead?
Are you using Garmin BaseCamp in the UK? If so this document takes you through setting it up, as it sounds like that has not been done - gpstraining.co.uk/products/basecamp-software-explained
Thank you for the tip I will give it a try over the weekend
Whats The differens betwen a rute and a track
I have created this video top take you through the differences - ruclips.net/video/Zm_HsMwX9HQ/видео.htmlsi=f199bIpYva0deFKi
I hope this helps.
Nice video! Does it works with wikilok?
Sadly the eTrex 32x does not work with Wikilok 😠
ok so learnt out of box no good in uk unless you buy uk maps . Liked this video but when you started walking we couldnt see what visuals teh device shows at way points Then you stopped to say this is a turn point Again no visual on the etrex : want to use for cylcing so I need to see upcoming turns ??
Hi apologies we are a walking & hiking company and only tend to use the devices with something called direct routing for offroad hiking routes, there is a option within your route settings to set as on-road navigation for Bicycling, if you have the Garmin Topo Europe maps loaded and change routing to on-road bicycling if you then search for a city and select you should then turn arrows at junctions on the map, we hope this helps
do you think the 64sx is better than the 32x?
That's a hard one. Yes it is better, but it has been discontinued so on that front it is an older unit. Here is my video review looking at the current units in this price range looking at which is best - ruclips.net/video/hkyAKgIXdx4/видео.html - I hope this helps.
@@ukgpstraining ok Thanks