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When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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An orange GPS device, the Earthmate PN-40, resting on a bed of brown dried leaves, displaying a mapping interface with coordinates and distance information.
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
Close-up of a DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS device mounted on a bike handlebar, displaying a detailed map with a speed reading of 0.2 mph. The device features an orange casing with various buttons for navigation.
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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When Garmin designed their eTrex recreational GPS series they certainly didn't have the Internet and data sharing in mind.  It is possible, however, to upload saved GPS track data from your computer to your GPS unit with just a little work.  File this tutorial under "advanced" GPS information ;)

For this article I used my Garmin eTrex Vista (the silver one without a color screen) but these instructions should hold for all the eTrex models.  I'm going to assume you are able and know how to transfer data from your computer to your GPS and vice versa.  If not, take a look at <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1379">this article</a>.

<strong>Step 1.</strong>  Backup all the track and waypoint data currently residing on your GPS.  This will make the upload more organized once you add the new track data.  You don't need to delete any of your saved tracks (that is, unless you already have 10 tracks (Vista's limit) saved to your unit's memory).

<strong>Step 2.</strong>  Clear your trip data.  Make sure you select "Clear Track Log" so your newly uploaded file isn't mixed with old track data from your last ride.

<strong>Step 3.</strong>  Open the GPX file you wish to upload to your GPS unit.  You may need to first convert the GPX data to a format your GPS data transfer program can use (I use MacGPS Pro which needs the data in tab-delimited format).  There are a number of free GPS data conversion programs out there including <a class="toplink2" href="http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert">GPS Visualizer</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsbabel.org/">GPS Babel</a>.  Once your data has been converted, you're ready to transfer.

<strong>Step 4.</strong>  Transfer your data.  My software requires that I make two separate transfers: one for track data and another for waypoint data.  Be sure you get both track points and waypoints, otherwise you're missing half the data!

<img height="200" style="border: 1px solid #333333; float: left; margin-right: 10px" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=
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A cyclist riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area during late autumn, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a red helmet and a pink shirt, actively navigating the path.
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