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  • Thoughts On The Garmin Etrex Solar

    Thoughts On The Garmin Etrex Solar

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesI quite like Garmin devices. I like that my Garmin Instinct Solar can run forever in summer, and less time in winter. I like that the Garmin Etrex SE can last for days or even weeks with my type of use. I also love the idea of the Garmin Etrex Solar. They…

  • Garmin Instinct Solar Low Battery

    Garmin Instinct Solar Low Battery

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday just as I was telling the Garmin Instinct to start tracking I noticed that I had 20 or less percent of battery left so I considered turning around, to swap to another device. I didn’t, and I just went for a 12km walk. During the walk I was more focused on…

  • Playing With the GW-B5600

    Playing With the GW-B5600

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesSome watches can do a lot and others can do a little The Origin watch, model number GW-B5600 can charge itself with daylight and mark GPS coordinates within seconds, and that’s about it. I tested it while driving from Switzerland to Spain. There are a few motorway stops that I was curious…