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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
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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.
omenlabs –
Focused and capable device
This is a very basic device, but it really has everything you need. The MIP screen on the Foretrex 801 is very crisp and readable. The UI is intuitive. Using AAA batteries makes it easy to keep backup power around (but you won’t need it because it sips power). Having it on my wrist is very handy when hiking in open country and trying to keep to a bearing. It works with great the Garmin Basecamp desktop app and I haven’t had to link it to my Garmin Cloud account to update the firmware. The reason I got it was it just seemed easier to have a wrist mounted GPS when doing navigation where there are no trails. I’m also trying to get better at reading 24k topo maps, so I use the Foretrex in combination with custom printed maps created on Caltopo and a MapTools UTM grid tool. Basecamp, the Foretrex, and Caltopo all work with standard GPX files which makes syncing between them a breeze. So far, so good.
Tanner –
Great GPS
This is not my first garmin but it is my first GPS of this caliber. The screen is extremely crisp and looks great. Itâs an extremely durable device but Iâm still planning on getting a screen protector on it just in case. Itâs extremely user friendly and can use it anywhere. Great purchase.
Gingerbread1 –
Great for off grid, no phones!
This product works perfect if youâre looking to go off the map and have no connection with modern technology. It worked perfectly helping find grids with no phone needed, and it takes a charge and has batteryâs, lasts for weeks non stop.
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.
greg phillips –
Awesome
Great price and great product!!
JABC –
Good gps
Gps is accurate, size is nice, screen is big
Amazon Customer –
Run run
Lost my other one I brought almost 8 years ago so was in need of an upgrade anyway. This is much lighter and the display is much better. Haven’t used it for work yet but the route tracker looks way more accurate.
Explora Airsoft –
Amassing product
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.
Benedetta biondi –
Lo uso per il softair sono stato possessore del 301 e del 401 . Devo dire che su questo si nota la differenza . Con la serie 600 avevano fatto un buon lavoro ma la bussola e la calibrazione sopratutto sotto tralicci e antenne lasciava un poâ a desiderare . Adatto a chi ancora non si sente adatto al cartografico sopratutto nella disciplina sportiva che faccio io
Lindsay –
I use this for single handed sailboat (keel boat) racing and itâs the best thing i have found for finding my way around the course. Specifically:-Readable in the brightest sunlight.-Screen doesnât change. This is a huge when comparing to using a iPhone or Apple Watch. I look at it and it was on the same screen I left it on. No messages, faceidsâ¦-Great battery life.-Easy user interface.My only issue is waypoint management. Garmin Explore works but has no waypoint import capability.
Ike Prah –
WHAT IS THIS?? USED!?!The box looks like it was opened by a 5 year old on Christmas, the actual GPS unit is SCRATCHED, the factory screen protector has clearly been removed reapplied, as there are bubbles and dust beneath it! NOT COOL, AT ALL