Can garmin edge 800 be used when walking?

[david k]

i have a new garmin adge 800, well i do tomorrow anyway.

i want to know if it can be used to log walks also, i like to walk and often walk up mountains like snowdon etc. i have used my phone with endomondo before now but id prefer to use a gps, is there any reason why the edge wouldnt be suitable/ i know its a bike gps but im not really sure why it couldnt be used for walking

 

[ianrauk]

yes

 

[berty bassett]

if its anything like 705 then yes just have to make sure that in settings you haven't got it set to pause under a certain speed

 

[david k]

if its anything like 705 then yes just have to make sure that in settings you haven't got it set to pause under a certain speed

thanks, so i presume it has an auto pause when cycling/walking say under 2mph? and this can be tuned off?

 

[ianrauk]

thanks, so i presume it has an auto pause when cycling/walking say under 2mph? and this can be tuned off?

You can set it for what speed you like and yes it can be turned off.

 

[david k]

i havnt used garmin connect yet but on endomondo you can change the sport to walking or cycling etc, if i go for a walk and have mistakenly recorded it as a cycle i can change it on the computer after uploading, is this the same on connect does anyone know?

 

[david k]

i have also noted that you can import rides/walks onto endo, id like to do this, is it possible to do from connect?
is the edge wireless for uploading rides etc? or do you have to use the usb cable
sorry for all the questions

 

[ufkacbln]

I have used mine for lots of things.... including walking.

Another bonus is that you can download the files and using a suitable program Geotag your photos.

Basically adds a place to the photo file.

You can then plot your photos on a map, and never have that "Where was that taken?" moment again