Garmin Holster for eTrex (00-10309-000) Reviews

• Garmin Holster doesn't fit newer eTrex Cx models

  
  By A1ZQWEOQD7TJ5O on 2007-01-03
  Don't buy this holster if you own any of the eTrex color Cx versions. The units are too thick to fit in the holster. This is Garmin's misrepresentation, not Amazon's. Garmin doesn't make a case or holster that fits the Cx versions. Buy a camera case that fits your unit at Best Buy or Circuit City and you won't be stuck with this pricey and useless Garmin product like I am. If there was a "0 star" rating available, that would be more applicable.
  
  

• Garmin Holster DOES fit newer eTrex Cx models

  
  By ALQT1NJRZ5W06 on 2007-10-05
  I have used this holster for my Garmin Vista C for over two years now and this is an excellent solution, particularly for hiking. The unit fits snugly into the case and the flap protects it from damage on the trail. Yet when you need to look at the unit, it's quick and easy to pull out with one hand. It's also a comfortable way to carry the unit in a backpack, car glovebox, etc. The case has solid sides so the unit is well-protected, even if it gets knocked about a bit. You don't have to worry about it getting dinged up while in this holster.
  
  I have no idea what the previous reviewer is talking in saying this case doesn't fit Cx models because this holster absolutely DOES fit the eTrex Vista HCx. I recently ordered the Vista HCx and, because I was so happy with this case with my older Vista C, I ordered another one. Later, I saw that review and was quite worried about it. But it had shipped so there was nothing to be done but to wait for it and see what happened.
  
  I received the HCx and holster from Amazon today and the Vista HCx slid into the holster exactly like my older Vista C did. Sure the fit is tight. It's supposed to be. And yes, you have to give it a good tug to get it out, but that's just because the sides and back of the Vista are made of rubber so it grabs onto the material of the holster. Folks, that's a good thing (unless you like the idea of watching your expensive GPSr falling out and bouncing over the side of a cliff)!
  
  I can also tell you from my experience with the older one that the holster and eTrex adapt to each other and they go from tight to nicely snug very quickly. Yet the case never lets the GPSr actually get loose so you never have to worry about the eTrex slipping out.
  
  Anyway, take it from someone who has used it for a couple of years now. There is no better way to carry your eTrex (new or old) than this. Now if Garmin would just make one of these for my GPSMAP 60CSx, I'd be all set.
  
  

• fits HCx great

  
  By A2786OV0GHNQI4 on 2008-05-04
  I agree with Crocuta. This holster fits my brand-new Vista HCx snuggly and perfectly. It may be overpriced, but it will hold your Garmin far more comfortably and securely than some generic camera case. The only issue I've come across is that I cannot put it in the holster when I have the dash mount clip on it, but if I take the clip off the GPS, it fits great.
  
  

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