Re: [Paddlewise] GPS

From: Eric Crampton <eric_at_atdesk.com>
Date: 09 May 2000 12:22:36 -0400
Michael R Noyes <mnoyes_at_gsinet.net> writes:

> Just after I bought mine I was questioning the same thing, so I put
> it in a bowl of water for 15 minutes, no leaks to be found.  I don't
> know yet if it will seep water at the depth of a roll (I will find
> that out soon if I don't get a dry bag for it), but it is ok sitting
> barely submerged.

According to the Garmin website, the eTrex can be submerged to 1 meter
for 30 minutes. So, unless you roll really slowly, you _should_ be
fine. ;-)  I don't have a GPS yet, but I may be getting one soon.

--Eric


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