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product_id: 136586651
title: "Garmin eTrex 32x, Rugged Outdoor GPS Handheld, GPS Device for Hiking and Geocaching, 2.2'' Sunlight Readable Display, 3-axis Compass, Baromtetric altimeter, Brown"
brand: "garmin"
price: "₨9017"
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category: "Garmin"
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# Up to 25h battery life on AA 3-axis compass for precise bearings Dual GPS+GLONASS for superior tracking Garmin eTrex 32x, Rugged Outdoor GPS Handheld, GPS Device for Hiking and Geocaching, 2.2'' Sunlight Readable Display, 3-axis Compass, Baromtetric altimeter, Brown

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** ₨9017
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗺️ Your ultimate trail companion—never get lost, always get ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin eTrex 32x, Rugged Outdoor GPS Handheld, GPS Device for Hiking and Geocaching, 2.2'' Sunlight Readable Display, 3-axis Compass, Baromtetric altimeter, Brown by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** ₨9017 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/136586651-garmin-etrex-32x-rugged-outdoor-gps-handheld-gps-device-hiking)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Ready:** Impact-resistant, water-rated IPX7 design built to withstand the elements and rough handling on every adventure.
- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Up to 25 hours of GPS use powered by standard AA batteries—no need to worry about charging on multi-day trips.
- • **Smart Mapping Storage:** 8 GB internal memory plus microSD slot lets you preload detailed topo maps and paperless geocaches for seamless exploration.
- • **Sunlight-Ready Display:** 2.2-inch color screen optimized for bright outdoor conditions keeps your route visible under direct sunlight.
- • **Navigate Anywhere, Anytime:** Dual-satellite support (GPS + GLONASS) ensures reliable tracking even in dense forests or challenging terrains.

## Overview

The Garmin eTrex 32x is a rugged handheld GPS device featuring a 2.2-inch sunlight-readable color display, dual GPS and GLONASS satellite support for enhanced tracking, a built-in 3-axis compass, and barometric altimeter. With 8 GB internal memory plus microSD expansion, it supports detailed topo maps and paperless geocaching. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers up to 25 hours of battery life on AA batteries and is IPX7 water-rated for durability in harsh environments.

## Description

Product Description Explore with confidence with Garmin eTrex 32x, a rugged GPS handhelds with 2.2-inch sunlight-readable colour display. It comes preloaded with TopoActive Europe mapping featuring routable roads and trails to explore when cycling and hiking. Add even more maps via the microSD card slot and 8 GB of internal memory. With dual-satellite support (GPS and GLONASS), it tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone. eTrex 32x has a 3-axis electronic compass that shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. It also has a barometric altimeter which tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you even can use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Box Contains eTrex 32x; USB cable; Documentation

Review: Cheaper alternative to a gps smartwatch - I didn’t want the cost and complexity of a smartwatch but this works a treat as a reliable gps unit when conditions make a smartphone unreliable (cold, rain, wind). It’s button/joystick controlled (easy to operate in gloves or mitts), no touch screen to go wrong, no Garmin account needed, which are all a strength, and lasts a good 30 hours in gps using lithium AA batteries. Gps (2 satellites) is really good for a unit this price (Garmin do bigger, better, more expensive ones) and locks on most of the time, the only time it has failed was when I started messing with the settings mid-walk, the unit chucked me out of gps and as I was in woods it couldn't find a signal again when I restarted the unit. Luckily I knew where I was heading and gps kicked back in when I was out of the trees. But if you just want to follow a preloaded gpx track (via cable from your computer, no wireless) zoom in and out and record the route this works perfectly, and importantly isn’t affected by bad weather or freezing hands. I tend to plan a route on other software not directly in the unit itself, and load it in. If it is on and has a gps signal this thing is always recording, so remember to clear both track and trip just before recording a new walk and remember to save the track when you finish (it automatically gives it a date and time stamp). Altimeter works well but like similar devices it needs recalibrating each day usually at the start of the walk. Compass works well and needs far less calibration. Unit comes preloaded with Garmin active maps but these can be sparse and if you walk a lot in the UK hills you’ll definitely want to get OS Topo Pro maps which comes on a micro-SD which you can put in the SD slot in the back of the unit (another advantage over a watch where I don’t think you can load OS maps). The OS maps are expensive (more expensive than the unit itself!) but can come bundled with the unit for slightly reduced price, or search out cheaper prices to the RRP. I have 1:25k OS maps but to be honest I tend to stick at 1:50k because the screen is quite small (but still bigger than a large smartwatch) and also the maps are rasterised (not vector) which means zooming too far into 1:25k makes it pixelated but sometimes that level of detail is useful. An alternative to OS maps are the Talkytoaster ones which look very detailed, specifically for UK walking, and are a fraction of the price of OS maps. The gps unit has a joystick which is easy to use but I don’t think you can lock it, so if you are not careful you inadvertently set waypoints by knocking it, so I have a cheap 3d printed clip for the back of the unit so I can clip the whole thing onto my rucksack chest harness to keep it out the way. I use a cheap lanyard too (that I had already) as this thing is shaped and weighted like an old Nokia phone and despite having some grip looks a good candidate for dropping and disappearing down between rocks! Garmin do a backpack tether for the unit but it’s expensive and the set-up above works well. All in all I’m very pleased with this unit, and it complements OS maps on my iPhone (which is better to navigate with in good conditions but a liability higher up) and physical OS maps/compass which I always carry in my pack as backup. By the way, this unit and its harness clip squeeze perfectly into an Alpkit padded cell 1 to protect and store.
Review: Small, Fast and Accurate. V Long battery Life, Sharp Screen Image - Excellent little pocketable GPS for hiking and general outdoors use. Very familiar interface if you have used any Garmin outdoor GPS before.. otherwise there is a learning curve to customise the settings to your needs. 'Back' button is the old Page button, and works as expected.. Battery LIfe is very good, and satellite acquisition is incredibly fast, even on just GPS without GLONASS running. Fitted with @TFolix screen for protection from clumsiness, this is a very rugged device for easy use. The 32X has the Compass which is very useful for static bearings, as a GPS based compass tned to give a wider variation. Altimeter is as accurates as ever - which means not very for height readings..(!) This is usual and to be expected, none of them are too good on this.. but the compass accuracy and use makes up for that.. and the barometer is useful in doubtful weather. The 22X is cheaper but without the sensors loses half its 'brain'.. so worth paying a little more for long term use. Topo-Active basic maps included are just about usable, but better to add a 2gb Micro SD card and get the Talky Toaster topographic terrain maps with truly high resolution for the best results. These maps work on most Garmin GPS units, and cost very very little. The British Isles map takes about 1.2GB on the card, so fits easily.... Highly recommended as a go-anywhere GPS that you can keep in your pocket knowing it will not lose the signal. About the size of a large egg, with a curved back, it takes up very little pocket space and seems not to weigh anything at all! Fantastic little unit.. Pricing was good, and from desertcart as a Garmin UK distributor.

## Features

- gps handheld device with 2.2-inch sunlight-readable colour display and preloaded with topoactive maps with routable roads and trails for cycling and hiking
- support for gps and glonass satellites allows for tracking in more challenging environments than gps alone
- built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter help you keep your bearings
- 8 gb of internal memory for map downloads plus a micro sd card slot and supports paperless geocaching for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit
- rugged, impact resistant and water-rated to ipx71
- Display size: 3.5 centimeters
- Battery Life : with up to 25 hours in gps mode with 2 AA batteries

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07RXT2JZB |
| Are Batteries Included? | No |
| Audio Output Mode | Digital |
| Battery Average Life | 25 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 35,989 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 6 in GPS Handhelds |
| Box Contents | USB cable |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Brand Name | Garmin |
| Compatible Devices | iPhone, Android |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | "Fahrrad" |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth (Serial Port Profile or Health Device Profile) |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,411 Reviews |
| Display Type | Colour TFT |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759230821 |
| Human Interface Types | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.4L x 10.3W x 3.3H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | GPS Handheld Device |
| Item Weight | 141.7 Grams |
| Item height | 3.3 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Map Coverage Type | Topographical |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Model Name | Garmin eTrex 32x |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Model name | Garmin eTrex 32x |
| Mounting Type | Handlebar Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Operating Systems | [Proprietary] |
| Product Features | Lane Assist |
| Product Warranty | Drie jaar garantie tegen fabricagefouten. |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 |
| Screen Size | 5.6 Centimetres |
| Screen size | 5.6 Centimetres |
| Special feature | Lane Assist |
| Sport Type | Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Touch Screen Type | Resistive |
| UPC | 753759230821 |
| Vehicle service type | "Fahrrad" |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Digital
- **Battery life:** 25 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Included components:** USB cable
- **Map type:** Topographical
- **Model name:** Garmin eTrex 32x
- **Screen size:** 5.6 Centimetres
- **Special feature:** Lane Assist
- **Vehicle service type:** "Fahrrad"

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work with Ordnance Survey maps?**
A: It will work with OS Maps if you buy the Garmin Etrex 32x from the Ordnance Survey website. If you do that you can buy and  download maps from the OS site. If you buy the Etrex 32x from other sellers, as I bought mine from Amazon - you cannot download OS maps as the OS site asks for a 16 digit serial number that only OS sold Etrexs have.
The alternative that I have used is to buy a Garmin BirdsEye Select voucher and download the 1:25000 maps which seem as good as the OS maps. I am in the Lake District now and the Garmin BirdsEye Select maps seem to be the same as the OS Maps I have on my smartphone and also on paper. Hope that helps.

**Q: does this have geo caching?**
A: My husband uses it all the time for geo caching. He is very pleased with it.

**Q: Is this model suitable for cities?**
A: It will depend map on the Trex 32x. Note the display is very Small. Also I am about to return my Trex 32x for repair has it will not load the Map. I use a Garmin Montana 650 (4" screen) the Trex 32x is only for back up recording. Garmin no longer make the 650. Hope this helps.

**Q: Will this work where there is no internet or phone service**
A: Yes, as the maps or on the internal memory and it works using satellites it does not need a phone signal or internet to work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheaper alternative to a gps smartwatch
*by A***R on 4 January 2025*

I didn’t want the cost and complexity of a smartwatch but this works a treat as a reliable gps unit when conditions make a smartphone unreliable (cold, rain, wind). It’s button/joystick controlled (easy to operate in gloves or mitts), no touch screen to go wrong, no Garmin account needed, which are all a strength, and lasts a good 30 hours in gps using lithium AA batteries. Gps (2 satellites) is really good for a unit this price (Garmin do bigger, better, more expensive ones) and locks on most of the time, the only time it has failed was when I started messing with the settings mid-walk, the unit chucked me out of gps and as I was in woods it couldn't find a signal again when I restarted the unit. Luckily I knew where I was heading and gps kicked back in when I was out of the trees. But if you just want to follow a preloaded gpx track (via cable from your computer, no wireless) zoom in and out and record the route this works perfectly, and importantly isn’t affected by bad weather or freezing hands. I tend to plan a route on other software not directly in the unit itself, and load it in. If it is on and has a gps signal this thing is always recording, so remember to clear both track and trip just before recording a new walk and remember to save the track when you finish (it automatically gives it a date and time stamp). Altimeter works well but like similar devices it needs recalibrating each day usually at the start of the walk. Compass works well and needs far less calibration. Unit comes preloaded with Garmin active maps but these can be sparse and if you walk a lot in the UK hills you’ll definitely want to get OS Topo Pro maps which comes on a micro-SD which you can put in the SD slot in the back of the unit (another advantage over a watch where I don’t think you can load OS maps). The OS maps are expensive (more expensive than the unit itself!) but can come bundled with the unit for slightly reduced price, or search out cheaper prices to the RRP. I have 1:25k OS maps but to be honest I tend to stick at 1:50k because the screen is quite small (but still bigger than a large smartwatch) and also the maps are rasterised (not vector) which means zooming too far into 1:25k makes it pixelated but sometimes that level of detail is useful. An alternative to OS maps are the Talkytoaster ones which look very detailed, specifically for UK walking, and are a fraction of the price of OS maps. The gps unit has a joystick which is easy to use but I don’t think you can lock it, so if you are not careful you inadvertently set waypoints by knocking it, so I have a cheap 3d printed clip for the back of the unit so I can clip the whole thing onto my rucksack chest harness to keep it out the way. I use a cheap lanyard too (that I had already) as this thing is shaped and weighted like an old Nokia phone and despite having some grip looks a good candidate for dropping and disappearing down between rocks! Garmin do a backpack tether for the unit but it’s expensive and the set-up above works well. All in all I’m very pleased with this unit, and it complements OS maps on my iPhone (which is better to navigate with in good conditions but a liability higher up) and physical OS maps/compass which I always carry in my pack as backup. By the way, this unit and its harness clip squeeze perfectly into an Alpkit padded cell 1 to protect and store.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, Fast and Accurate. V Long battery Life, Sharp Screen Image
*by C***R on 7 February 2020*

Excellent little pocketable GPS for hiking and general outdoors use. Very familiar interface if you have used any Garmin outdoor GPS before.. otherwise there is a learning curve to customise the settings to your needs. 'Back' button is the old Page button, and works as expected.. Battery LIfe is very good, and satellite acquisition is incredibly fast, even on just GPS without GLONASS running. Fitted with @TFolix screen for protection from clumsiness, this is a very rugged device for easy use. The 32X has the Compass which is very useful for static bearings, as a GPS based compass tned to give a wider variation. Altimeter is as accurates as ever - which means not very for height readings..(!) This is usual and to be expected, none of them are too good on this.. but the compass accuracy and use makes up for that.. and the barometer is useful in doubtful weather. The 22X is cheaper but without the sensors loses half its 'brain'.. so worth paying a little more for long term use. Topo-Active basic maps included are just about usable, but better to add a 2gb Micro SD card and get the Talky Toaster topographic terrain maps with truly high resolution for the best results. These maps work on most Garmin GPS units, and cost very very little. The British Isles map takes about 1.2GB on the card, so fits easily.... Highly recommended as a go-anywhere GPS that you can keep in your pocket knowing it will not lose the signal. About the size of a large egg, with a curved back, it takes up very little pocket space and seems not to weigh anything at all! Fantastic little unit.. Pricing was good, and from Amazon as a Garmin UK distributor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ built to last and impressive battery life
*by A***S on 21 September 2023*

I can't say enough good things about the Garmin eTrex 32 GPS! This rugged and reliable device has been an absolute game-changer for my outdoor adventures. it deserves a solid 5-star rating the Garmin eTrex 32x GPS is a reliable and versatile tool for outdoor enthusiasts. It has all the essential features you need for navigation, and its durability and battery life make it suitable for any adventure. Whether you're a hiker, geocacher, or outdoor explorer, this GPS unit will become an indispensable part of your gear. I highly recommend it without reservation.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*