Garmin Foretrex 801, Wrist-Mounted GPS Navigation with Strap, Upgraded Multi-Band GNSS, Longer Battery Life
$249.99
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Make the mission possible with the Foretrex® 801 wrist-mounted GPS navigator. Navigate with improved positional accuracy, thanks to the upgraded multi-band signal reception technology. Get up to 100 hours of battery life in GPS mode. Tactical features, such as jumpmaster mode, stealth mode and kill switch, equip you for the mission and beyond. The improved monochromatic screen gives you better visibility in all lighting conditions and is easy to read with night vision goggles. The rugged device is built to military standards and has an IPX7 water rating. Plan and review your adventures with the Garmin Explore™ smartphone app. Get smart notifications and inReach® device messages delivered to Foretrex 801 when connected to your compatible smartphone or your inReach satellite communicator (active subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply).
Wrist-mounted GPS navigator with a monochromatic screen is easy to read in a variety of lighting conditions
Navigate the terrain with advanced sensors, including a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter
Get improved position accuracy with upgraded multi-band signal reception technology
Use stealth mode to stop storing and sharing GPS data and disable wireless connectivity
Hit the kill switch to erase the device memory in case of security issues
Easily read the screen with night vision goggles
Connect to the Garmin Explore app to plan and review your adventures
Pair with your compatible inReach satellite communicator (active subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply), and view messages directly on the screen
Use jumpmaster mode to calculate high-altitude release points in accordance with military guidelines
Get smart notifications when paired with your compatible smartphone
13 reviews for Garmin Foretrex 801, Wrist-Mounted GPS Navigation with Strap, Upgraded Multi-Band GNSS, Longer Battery Life
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borncountry –
Absolutely perfect for what I need
I ride horses. A lot. I also manage a competitive trail ride in the deep south (NATRC, if you love trail riding and want to do something fun with your horse, look it up). In order to have a TRAIL ride, you need to map the trail. My go-to is this Garmin. I had a 401 Fortrex, which I love and still have (these things DON’T die!), and decided to upgrade. This is easy to use, does EVERYTHING I need and works seamlessly with ExpertGPS. Even on just a training ride, this is great to use, map your trail, determine mileage and time and if you need to backtrack, just use the backtrack feature. I haven’t used everything on this marvelous little gadget, but I do not get on my horse without it. It is just as much a part of my equipment and my helmet and knife.
Peter –
Worth every cent
an absolute must for off trail exploring. If lost or stolen I would buy it again. Its a little bigger than a watch but not too big.
Hellwalker –
Good quality GPS
High quality GPS. It is easy to use, and has an Amazing battery life which is big deal for me.
TheRealSuperDad –
Garmin did not sacrifice any quality on this thing!
I used this GPS multiple times a week over the course of many months. It was a life saver. It worked as intended, didn’t feel super bulky on my wrist, and was durable and reliable. The user interface took a little bit to get used to, but once I understood. Plotting points, and being able to track those later was super easy. This is def worth the money, and now with newer generations, this is even cheaper than before. I would totally purchase again!
Amazon Customer –
Pricy- but accurate!
I rarely leave to the outdoors without this anymore. The GPS is incredibly accurate, and I have no problem finding very niche locations I mark for later- within feet! I do wish that the main map provided better references for scale, because it’s not incredibly obvious how far you are from a waypoint unless you focus on it and retrieve the precise number- general ranging would be fantastic.It’s a recurring theme, so i’ve heard. Garmin is known for fantastic hardware and subpar software- I suspect this is no exception. I can’t lie, the menus are quite jarring at times. The five buttons serve multiple purpose, and there’s many features you may nnnnnnnnneeeever you use your entire lifetime.Jumpmaster… Yeah, we don’t talk about that one.Otherwise, a fantastic tool to mark down points of interest and keep track of them. It’s also nice for getting exact data on your travels. Very cool gadget, and a solid four out of five.
Randy Brown –
Works with Explore app well
Nice. Lear screen and easier to get waypoints entered using Explore, especially on a tablet.
Amazon Customer –
Backwoods copilot
Exactly what you need. I use this as a backup incase I get lost in the woods. GPS is good and well within Garmin listed variance. Connects to Garmin Explore so you can upload routes you made. Runs on batteries so you can bring extra if you plan on being out. For what you get to never get lost again with a basic screen, it’s worth every penny.
Carmine Mancini –
Great GPS tool
I use this when im in the back country and I dont worry about battery lift due to the fact j bring extra in. But I have used these in the field for approximately I week straight for 5-6 hrs usage days on one battery. The learning curve with this can be tricky so I recommend you watch YouTube university and read a bit. So maybe not totally user friendly out of the box but thats ok. The size is perfect and it allows you track point and view your travel path. You can also download maps for this. If your not going to be using this at least twice a week you dont need it. But I think its set at a good price point.
Explora Airsoft –
Amassing product
Nick Coventry –
Really nice upgrade on the 601, faster operating and a clearer display.
David –
Great product, works as expected
Amazon Customer –
The GPS is working fine but received it as used, re-sealed and damaged box. The unit was still has track logged from previous buyer that hasn’t been cleared to original factory reset.
Charles C. –
I bought this as an addition to my Garmin GPSMAP 66r and Garmin InReach Messenger so I can leave my Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Solar Sapphire at home when I’m out on an extended canoe camping trip in the backcountry in northern Canada. I especially like that it runs on 2 AA batteries and that I don’t need to recharge it by bringing cables and a secondary power source. These batteries can be found for cheap everywhere and spares take up little room and weigh next to nothing. The InReach Messenger holds a significant charge and doesn’t need recharging often. The GPSMAP also runs on 2 AA batteries.The Foretrex accepts .gpx files as does the GPSMAP & the Fenix 7; despite some differences, the ecosystems are close enough for the learning curve to be almost intuitive.Just to be clear, the Foretrex DOES NOT CONTAIN MAPS, nor can maps be loaded onto it. The “map” is created by the user by means of dropping waypoints and labelling them. One can then use the trackback feature to follow the breadcrumbs back to the starting point. One can also navigate to a preloaded waypoint by selecting it, or by entering a longitude & latitude point that can be read off a map and entered manually; the bearing and distance will be displayed along with ETA.THIS IS ITS STRONG SUIT: NAVIGATION.I like that this device is worn on a wrist for ease of reading. It’s as big as a brick, but it weighs less than it looks. When I wear my Foretrex, I get lots of questions & compliments – from military and backcountry/expedition types. The Foretrex 801 paired with a map & compass (and the knowledge of how to navigate with them) a Garmin GPSMAP with a downloaded TOPO map, and a Garmin InReach Messenger makes for an excellent system of navigation and communication. In very remote locations I also carry an EPIRB as backup to all this.Remember that proper training is essential when in the backcountry – these devices are not a substitute for knowledge, training, experience, and proper judgement.