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Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS

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  • Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
  • Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints, and heart rate with add on heart rate monitor (sold separate). Uses standard AAA batteries. 2 required.
  • TracBack feature retraces user's path on the easy-to-read LCD display;Display resolution 100 x 64 pixels;Battery life Up to 17 hours in GPS mode;Track Log 10000. Display size : 1.42 x 0.91 inches
  • Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats. Audible tones. Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy
  • Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times, hunting/fishing information, electronic compass and barometric altimeter
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Visible screen diagonal

2" / 5 cm

Product Description

The Foretrex 401 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 401 combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers and campers. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your computer with USB or just send data wirelessly to another device.

Retrace Your Steps

No matter where your adventure takes you, you'll never worry about getting lost with the Foretrex 401. Foretrex keeps track of your path and displays it as a dotted trail on the screen. Just turn on Foretrex's TracBack feature, and you can retrace your path back to where you started. Keep track of your bearing and altitude with Foretrex 401's electronic compass and barometric altimeter. You can save locations in memory as waypoints, so you always can find your way back to any important place, like your campsite or vehicle. And with up to 17 hours of battery life and replaceable AAA batteries, you'll never worry about making it back.

Track Your Data

Foretrex 401 lets you create and store routes to all of your favorite places and provides other helpful information, including a trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting and fishing information. For even more data, connect Foretrex 401 to a wireless accessory, such as a heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or clip it on your bike with the accessory bike mount. To keep track of your trip, connect your Foretrex to your PC or Mac with USB to store your waypoints, routes and tracks on your computer. You also can share waypoints, routes and tracks wirelessly with another Foretrex 401.

Get Connected

You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other routes uploaded from more than 12 million customers and share your experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

What's in the Box
  • Foretrex 401
  • Wrist expansion strap
  • USB cable
  • Manuals

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  • Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,975 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, performance, quality, and accuracy of the sports watch. For example, they mention it's relatively easy to figure out how to use, it gets the job done reliably, and it'll get you within 10-15 feet. That said, they say it'd be a good choice for those looking for a versatile and accurate GPS.

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    188 customers mention150 positive38 negative

    Customers find the Foretrex 401 relatively easy to figure out how to use. They say it's incredibly simple yet flexible with the information it provides. They also mention that the learning curve is easy and most of the functions are easy to find. Customers also say that it'll make it very easy to use during a hike when you're already exhausted. They find the menu extremely intuitive and flexible to display. They appreciate the more streamlined interface and minimal set up time. Customers mention that it’s easy to transfer waypoints, tracks, and other information.

    "...This is great!Ease of use: It's a small computer on your wrist, it'll take a evening of tinkering to get used to all of its features...." Read more

    "...It is incredibly simple yet incredibly flexible with the information that you can display...." Read more

    "...acquires satellites fast enough for me and the display fields are easy to change quickly on the fly. It's pretty durable...." Read more

    "...It is nearly seamless. Topography is a no-go, but if you can't see the topography and don't have a map, you shouldn't be out there anyway...." Read more

    176 customers mention159 positive17 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the GPS watch. They mention that it works well, is perfectly usable, and gets the job done reliably. They also appreciate the stock strap and the extender. Customers say that the watch is extremely useful and suitable for all weather. They say it is a life-saver and independent.

    "...It doesn't break, it doesn't malfunction, it just does its job...." Read more

    "...resulting in a darker spot on the screen, but it is still perfectly usable...." Read more

    "...Update: I have now had this GPS for over a year and it is working wonders! I have used it in 29 palms, Yuma, and the Middle East to navigate...." Read more

    "...It works for pretty much all my outdoor sports, skiing, mtn biking, hiking...." Read more

    154 customers mention122 positive32 negative

    Customers like the quality of the GPS. They say it's solidly built, dependable, and accurate. They also say it holds up well against hard wear and tear, water, heat, mud, dust, and other elements. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality.

    "...It doesn't break, it doesn't malfunction, it just does its job...." Read more

    "...Durability is excellent. I have worn this in 120+ degree heat, sub freezing cold, and pouring rain...." Read more

    "...quicker in the near ( about 3 hours of constant use) but the GPS has held up well against hard wear and tear.. overall I am happy with my purchase..." Read more

    "...and just gets the job done reliably, has great battery life and is ruggedly built. It's also a good value for the price." Read more

    137 customers mention110 positive27 negative

    Customers like the GPS. They say it works as a true GPS with maps, is versatile, and has quick signal capture. It has the ability to transmit waypoints to other GPS devices. It provides accurate locations and has a powerful internal GPS receiver.

    "...Land navigation is made idiot proof. It has the ability to transmit its waypoints to other garmins, but I have not used this feature...." Read more

    "...want to set a point that you want to get back to this is the best GPS for that use...." Read more

    "...It powers up quickly, acquires satellites fast enough for me and the display fields are easy to change quickly on the fly...." Read more

    "...In essence, it works as a true GPS with maps, despite its perceived limitations...." Read more

    116 customers mention97 positive19 negative

    Customers like the accuracy of the product. They mention that the GPS is extremely accurate, and acquires the satellites quickly. The product displays extremely accurate measurements, and provides accurate locations. Customers also appreciate the clear satellite signal and excellent altimeter readings.

    "...The 401 offers military grid coordinates as well as the standard coordinates...." Read more

    "...Tip: Turn on the WAAS GPS mode. It is accurate to 3 meters (only available in North America) and makes a huge difference in terms of raw..." Read more

    "...the ease of use and features to include compass, distance travelled, elevation, and how easy it was to get your coordinates...." Read more

    "Amazing product for a wilderness lifestyle. Very accurate and easy to use." Read more

    75 customers mention75 positive0 negative

    Customers find the product great for hiking and geocaching. They also say it's handy for hiking, biking, and backwoods hiking. Customers also say the GPS is great for walking out to hunt and camping. They mention it'll be perfect for their job as hikers and an amazing product for a wilderness lifestyle.

    "...several useful features including sunrise, sunset, avg mph, total distance traveled, etc...." Read more

    "...really liked the ease of use and features to include compass, distance travelled, elevation, and how easy it was to get your coordinates...." Read more

    "Amazing product for a wilderness lifestyle. Very accurate and easy to use." Read more

    "...Pros: lightweight, accurate enough for navigation, hold several hundred waypoints, bright backlight when needed, dim backlight for a semi tactical..." Read more

    73 customers mention52 positive21 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the product. They say it has great battery life, and the long-lasting lithium batteries have lasted as much as four day-hikes. The use of AAA batteries is a big plus from their point of view, and it runs on ordinary AA batteries.

    "...Battery life with lithium batteries is amazing, and good with others...." Read more

    "...It's very intuitive and just gets the job done reliably, has great battery life and is ruggedly built. It's also a good value for the price." Read more

    "...Trace back featureThe Bad:Battery dies quickly when in constant use (about 4-6 hrs) although it takes triple As that can easily be..." Read more

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    73 customers mention60 positive13 negative

    Customers like the size of the product. They say it is small enough to fit on their wrist yet large enough to read. They also say it comes with an extender so it can fit around a typical sized bicep. Customers also mention that it is accurate and fits in every situation. The device houses a small screen that provides various simple menus as well as 5. Customers also say that it feels like a big watch and is easy to adjust.

    "...This is great!Ease of use: It's a small computer on your wrist, it'll take a evening of tinkering to get used to all of its features...." Read more

    "...This device is small and compact. It's a little tough for me to read with my aging eyes, but that's on me for not always wearing my glasses...." Read more

    "...Waterproof, rugged, accurate, efficient (battery life), and smaller than you think...." Read more

    "...The device houses a small screen that provides various simple menus as well as 5 buttons and can't withstand a beating...." Read more

    Great piece of gear, but cheap housing breaks easily at attachment points with wrist strap.
    4 Stars
    Great piece of gear, but cheap housing breaks easily at attachment points with wrist strap.
    I personally did not use one overseas, but know many that have, and this piece of gear was a game changer for them. Decided to get one for myself for use when recreational hiking, and really liked the ease of use and features to include compass, distance travelled, elevation, and how easy it was to get your coordinates.The two downsides which I took a star for was cheap housing, and how quickly it ran through AAA batteries. Was really disappointed to find that a part of the GPS unit that held the connection point to the wrist strap somehow broke while in storage...I was not even actively using or wearing it. That and a buddy of mine who used the Foretrex 401 in Afghanistan told me it eats batteries, which was what I also saw myself on hikes. Can see why some guys chose to wear the unit on their plate carriers rather than wrist mounted, and battery life might not be an issue if you can easily get more from the supply unit. Hopefully these issues are have been addressed and improved with the new model Foretrex 601.Overall it's a great bit of kit, but probably worth going for the newer version of the Foretrex by now.
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