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The economical Foretrex 101 is the wrist-mount GPS that frees up your hands so you can focus on your outdoor activities. This product joins the Foretrex 201 in Garmin's growing line of wearable, wrist navigation devices. The Foretrex 101 has all the features and functionality of the Foretrex 201, including PC interface capabilities for downloading waypoints, tracks and routes, but operates on two AAA batteries.lt's easy-to-use interface and basic GPS capabilities are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who would rather replace the batteries than recharge the unit in the field. This unit features Garmin's intuitive operating logic, utilizing six dedicated buttons to simplify navigation. Whether it's a campsite, deer stand, or other place of interest, users can mark its location, identify the waypoint, and navigate to it later using the GoTo function. Also, with the help of Garmin's exclusive TracBack technology, users can retrace their steps by following an electronic breadcrumb trail back to their original starting point.Because the unit is waterproof, the Foretrex 101 is a natural companion on watersport adventures like kayaking, canoeing, boating and sailing. ln fact, this device incorporates another feature found on the Foretrex 201: a sailboat-racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence prior to the start of the race and utilize their GPS location to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins.

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The Garmin Foretrex 101 is a wrist-mounted GPS that frees up your hands so you can focus on your outdoor activities. This product joins a growing line of wearable wrist navigation devices. The Foretrex 101 is loaded with features and functionality, including PC interface capabilities for downloading waypoints, tracks, and routes, and it operates on two AAA batteries.

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The Foretrex 101 packs outdoor navigation into a wrist-mounted GPS receiver. View larger.

The 101 is the perfect navigational tool for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts, such as mountain bikers, hikers, and kayakers. This unit features Garmin's intuitive operating logic, using six dedicated buttons (GoTo, Page, Enter/Mark, Up, Down, and Power) to simplify navigation. Whether it's a campsite, deer stand, or other place of interest, users can mark its location, identify the waypoint, and navigate to it later using the GoTo function. lt offers all the most essential navigation data--enhanced accuracy, extensive storage for waypoints, and reversible routes and tracks--on an easy-to-read display. Also, with the help of Garmin's exclusive TracBack technology, users can retrace their steps by following an electronic 'breadcrumb' trail back to their original starting point.

Because the unit is waterproof, the Foretrex 101 is a natural companion on any water sport adventure, like kayaking, canoeing, boating, and sailing. ln fact, this device even incorporates a sailboat-racing timer. Competitors can configure the countdown sequence prior to the start of the race and utilize their GPS location to be in the best possible tacking position when the race begins.

The Foretrex 101 delivers GPS accuracy of 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode and three meters or less when WAAS-enabled. The trip computer tracks and maintains important data, such as trip distance, trip timer, and other non-mapping navigation data. And the device can store up to 500 waypoints with graphic icon identification, 20 reversible routes, and 10,000 trackpoints. The device is waterproof to lEC 60529 lPX7 standards and can be submersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damaging the components. The 100 x 64 pixel monochrome display with backlighting is compact but easy to read in almost any light condition.


What's in the Box
Foretrex 101 GPS receiver, wrist strap, expandable strap, quick start guide, and owner's manual.









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Buyer's feedback: - * Excellent tracker ...
This is my final GPS unit. It does what I want. It's easy to set and tracks quickly and efficiently.

Sure wish these things could see the satellites inside of buildings. I got it partly to find my car in mall parking lots, but it would also be handy to track back to the correct building entrance. Once it's moving around under roof, though, it can't track well, if at all.

I'd like it to have a lanyard hole, so I wouldn't always have to wear it on my wrist. I could use it as a key fob or have other options.

The computer interface cable has to be plugged in HARD to get it to connect. The Iogear USB to serial adapter cable works well with it.

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Buyer's feedback: - Adventurers and Explorers-you need this tool!
Although no single navigational tool should ever be used alone (a backup compass, using landmarks, maps & common sense are always necessary), the Garmin Foretrex 101 wristmounted GPS Navigator really works to "bring you home". I used this GPS in the wetland hardwoods of the Cache River NWR in East-Central Arkansas. This refuge, together with the White River NWR are dense bottomland hardwoods of oak and cyprus trees and marshes. Once inside these massive forrests (80+ miles long at points) you can barely see the sky and can get lost almost immediatly. My Garmin GPS was a great comfort as I kept walking deeper & deeper into the woods. It's simple to use and always let me know exactly (within 30 ft) where and how far away may my car was. After exploring for hours, I simply entered "Go To" my #1 position (my car), and followed the arrow home. It was simple and really worked. I am still learning to program the unit on how to enter a Long.& Lat. off of a topographical map so it can guide me to the exact spot I am interested in exploring. Once I have mastered this last test, I will be confident to take on the world. Good Luck and enjoy this great navigational tool.

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Buyer's feedback: - * garmin furetrex 101 ...
I OWN TWO OF THESE GARMIN GPS's. I USE THEM TO RECORD THE MAX SPEED OF MY REMOTE CONTROLLED CARS AND TRUCKS. MORE ACCURATE THAN RADAR. FOR THIS TYPE OF GPS GARMIN IS THE BEST.

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Buyer's feedback: - Happy Garmin user with a problem
The Foretrex is fine and I use it about an hour each day. Battery life is extra bad; about 9 hours on alkalines and 4 hours on rechargable NiCads. Unfortunately there is very little warning on low juice prior to shut down.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Perfect Tracker ...
As a geographically challenged person I often get lost hiking through new areas and even have great difficulty locating my car in large parking lots. The Garmin worked exactly as advertised and has significantly reduced my walking/parking anxieties.
The "bread crumb" trail that appears on the screen has proved to be a simple and accurate way to retrace the route traveled and recently helped me find my way back after a 10 mile hike.
Battery life is good and I usually carry a couple of spare AAA batteries for safety. I'm glad it doesn't use rechargeable batteries which can be inconvenient to recharge.
The Garmin receives my unconditional recommendation. The price is reasonble, quality is good and performance is excellent.