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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 117 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
157 g
Entry-level handheld GPS with multi-satellite support (GPS + GLONASS). Runs on 2 AA batteries up to 168 hours. Reliable offline navigation for remote hiking wit...
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If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 117 g (75%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (157 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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