Garmin eTrex Carrying Case
by Garmin
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Customer Review: Snug Fit, nice protection
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this as a replacement for an older model of this item. This one is improved in terms of the design. The sides and bottom are stitched more "squared off", so it feels less bulky to hold. The one one was sort of roundish when the unit was inside, which made it bulky. It's still bulky compared to nothing, but the construction is better on this model. They also improved the screen cover part. Before, the screen would be slightly obstructed by the cover, but this model has a bigger area for the screen.
However, some of the same problems persist. To me, a snug fit is nice, but it's actually somewhat difficult to slide the unit into this. And repeated times going in and out can loosen the protective rubber sides of the actual Garmin unit. This happened with my previous case, and I've actually had to reglue the rubber on the unit. Also, the case comes very close to the small multi-directional button on the face of the unit. It's harder to use this button with the case coming so close to it. The case should probably have a larger cut-out area which leaves the button slightly more free to move. Lastly, I had to replace my old one because the stitching in the leather cover on the belt clip came undone. I did get a lot of use out of it, and the product is inexpensive, so it's not THAT big a deal. But I'll have to keep an eye on this for a similar problem
Overall, having this is better than nothing, even if it's not the greatest carrying case.
Customer Review: Hard to get past the glare
Summary: 4 Stars
I like to take care of my stuff. So, when I got a shiny new eTrex Legend, I went looking for a case for it post-haste. This case came in at a reasonable dollar amount and seemed to be reviewed fairly well. However, in retrospect, I should have paid greater attention to the warnings about the glare off the plastic screen cover.
The overall construction of this case is great. About what you should expect out of a $15 neoprene case. The fit is nice, the belt clip is decent, and the style is well beyond anything in my wardrobe.
However, the cover for the screen is miserable. In the 6+ months that I had and used this case, there were more times when I couldn't see the screen than when I could. As time wore on, the screen protector began to get a little scuffed and the situation only worsened.
The best solution for keeping this case and a functional GPSr is to cut out the vinyl screen cover and use seperate screen protectors on the GPSr itself. This worked well for me for quite some time. However, I found another case (http://www.accucase.com/gps.html) which suited my needs better and gave this case away.
3 out of 5 stars - The overall construction is pretty decent. However, I recommend that you DO NOT underestimate the screen protection glare. It is certainly a hurdle in buying/owning this case.
Customer Review: Great Little Case For eTrax Vista HCx
Summary: 4 Stars
I noticed several negitive reviews for this case that focused on a problem with the case apparently being too deep for the Vista, resulting in it covering over several of the operating control buttons on the GPS itself making the device difficult to use while cased. I have to say that either this reported problem has been corrected, or the reviewers commented on the wrong case. The vista HCx eTrax that I bought fits just right in this case.
I very much like the 'D' Ring on the back of the case. This allows the GPS to be lashed to an equipment loop on your backpack or some other convenient place. I would give this case a 5-star rating but for the fact that I do not much trust the belt hook provided on the case. Though it has not happen to me, I fear that the GPS could slide unnoticed off a belt and be lost if a backup means of attachment were not used.
The overall construction of the case appears to be sound. The case should provide adequate protection for the eTrax unless it is severly abused and beaten up beyond what one might expect from normal use, which does not include throwing it and having the dog retrieve it, or dunking it in a river to see how many times you can do that before it fails. You get the idea.
Anyway -- great product. Worth the money.
Customer Review: Lost a star because I don't use it exactly as intended.
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this holder mainly because I wanted to be able to keep my GPSr handy wile hiking, but out or the way and still recieveing. Here is the deal, I geocache, and I do it quite often. When I used to go out on longer hikes I would loop the leash on my GPSr around the strap on my pack, and then tuck my GPSr under the strap on my sholder where I couldn't see it, but it could see the sky, all that got me was a sore sholder and a GPSr dangeling by my waste not recieveing. Now with the holster I leash the holster to my pack, and clip the holster to my pack strar at about mid chest. I can see what I need to through the window of the holster, and if I need more detail I just pull the reciever out so I can see the screen better. This set up keeps my reciever close at hand, out of the way and recieveing when I don't need to see it, and protected from scratches (if you are a cacher, you know your GPSr has lots of scratches). As for the window that everyone complains about, I see it this way, I would rather have to take out my GPSr to read it better than have to replace my GPS because the window on it has gouges in it. Look at this holster as insurance with the benifit of keeping the GPS out of the way and it is a great bargain. Untill someone offers tore up GPS insurance this is the way to go.Customer Review: Keep it clean!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my Legend Cx for about a month now and I bought the carry case along with it. The unit fits snuggly into the case and keeps the unit clean while still giving me full access to the controls. If I had to come up with something negative to say about it, I'd say it narrows the width of the screen an insignificant amount. This doesn't hinder my ability to use it though, so to me it's minor. I keep the case on 24/7 it's a tough black plastic/rubber, and strechy (neo-prene?), with a small reflective strip along the top (which I imagine would be a life saver if you dropped it in the dark!). Secure thredwork too. I was walking in the rain for six hours on one hike and the carry case kept most of the water off the unit, though the thick plastic window did begin to fog a little near the end of my trek, but it was easily wiped off. There's also a little hole in the base for your wrist strap to pop out of if you have that attached, but I like the belt clip on the carry case (since my Legend didn't come with a belt clip). The case also makes my eTrex easier to jam between my dashboard and windshield while I'm driving and any reflective rays the carry case's window may pick up can be dispersed by slightly moving the unit to the left or right. Needless to say, I'm pleased.