GPS how-to pages at rambler-info.org.uk
Some of the things the Garmin user manual does not tell you.
For walkers, hikers, trampers, hillwalkers, fell-runners and ramblers.

• Choose which Garmin "Hiking" GPS unit to buy.
   
• Record tracks with a Garmin eTrex 10/20/30
  (No advice is given in Garmin's official manual)
• Navigate tracks with a Garmin eTrex 10/20/30
  (No advice is given in Garmin's official manual)
• Record and navigate tracks using an eTrex or eTrex H
   
• Record and navigate tracks using a Garmin Geko
   
• Load ☆.gpx files into your GPS unit
  (No specialised software needed)
• Produce ☆.gpx files from tracks stored in your GPS unit
  (Using GPS Trackmaker)
• Use ☆.gpx files to get a "Satellite View" of the track
  (Using GPSvisualizer)
• Edit ☆.gpx files in "Satellite View" for high precision
  (Using Route Converter)
• Choose the Position Format for your GPS task.
   
• Minimise or avoid some common navigation problems.
   
• Recognise conditions which can lead to GPS problems.
   
• Put a security label on a Garmin eTrex 10/20/30.
   
• Solve some little Garmin Mysteries.
   
• How to reset misbehaving Garmins 10/20/30.
   

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Last updated 17.7.2019