Garmin Foretrex 101 Wrist GPS, P/N: 010-00364-01

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Garmin Foretrex 101 Wrist GPS

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Mfg P/N: 010-00364-01
SKU: FTREX101

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PRODUCT DETAILS [Back to Top]

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.

It'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. In 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES [Back to Top]

• GPS accuracy: 50 feet (15 meters) or less in normal GPS mode, 10 feet (3 meters) or less when WAAS-enabled
• Trip computer: Trip distance, trip timer, plus other non-mapping navigation data
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
• Waypoints and routes: 500 waypoints with graphic identification; 20 reversible routes
• Track log: 10,000 trackpoints, TracBack technology and 10 saved tracks
• Display: 100 x 64-pixel monochrome display with backlighting (display size: 36mm x 23mm)
• Battery life: 15 hours (typical use) on 2 AAA batteries
• Lightweight design: 2.6 oz.
• Unit dimensions: 3.3''W x 1.7''H x 0.9''D (8.38 cm x 4.32 cm x 2.29 cm)

WHAT'S IN THE BOX? [Back to Top]
1. Garmin Foretrex 101 (010-00364-01) 2. Garmin Foretrex 101 Wrist Strap (010-10557-00) 3. Owners Manual 4. Quick Start Guide

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (See below to add your own review) [Back to Top]

Ross from AZ writes:
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The Foretrex is small (about the size of a large pack of gum, only a little longer) and light. The wristband is (surprisingly) comfortable enough that I often forget I’m wearing it while hiking… until I get lost, anyway. The unit is fairly durable and has enough functions to keep me busy for a while (the customizable screens are especially nice). I recommend you take a look at the online manual (at Garmin.com), and look in the appendix for the massive list of info you can display. The battery life has been good (about 12 hours continuous operation) using cheap alkaline batteries (there is a battery saver function that only intermittently activates the receiver, but I haven’t needed to use it). I have read reviews (on other sites) complaining that this unit’s battery life is dismal (one guy got only 4 hours). If you read the instruction manual (but who does that?), it tells you that to get maximum battery life you need to turn off the sound (honestly, do you need to hear a beep every time you hit a button?), and not use the backlight (which only comes on when you press the backlight button, and isn’t necessary unless you’re in complete darkness and without a flashlight). My hiking is primarily in mountainous terrain through pine forest with no horizon visible, and only patches of sky visible through the branches above. The reception in this environment has been surprisingly good (I usually get at least 4 satellites). I have read complaints (again, on other sites) about the reception of this unit in heavy forest. Remember, the GPS signal is essentially line-of-sight (if there’s too much stuff between you and the sky, you aren’t going to get reception with ANY unit). That said, this little unit does surprisingly well through trees. The Foretrex gets noticeably better reception with its display pointing skywards (which makes sense as the antenna is built into the left face of the unit, under the Garmin and Foretrex logos), but does a good job even with your arm down at your side (the antenna, being on the left end of the unit, still points generally upwards when your arm is at your side), but only if it’s on your left arm (read on for explanation, or skip to the last sentence for the short version). Like so many other products, this one favors right-handers (sorry southpaws). I (as a right-hander) wear the unit on my left wrist. As I walk along with my arm by my side, as noted above, the left side of the unit points up (for those with short-term memory problems, that’s the side with the antenna on it). However, if I put the unit on my right wrist and walk, the antenna side of the unit now points down at the ground. This results in dismal reception. The short version: wear the unit on your left arm. The design of the Foretrex was well thought out, and I only have one gripe: The speaker is located on the back of the unit, which is in contact with my sweaty arm all day. The idea of salt water (I don’t care how waterproof it’s supposed to be) repeatedly finding its way into those tiny holes bothers me, so I simply put a small square of electrical tape over them (I don’t use the sound anyway, as noted above). My conclusion: If you want a very lightweight basic GPS for hiking and biking, you’re not going to find a better unit.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORETREX 101 AND 201:
The difference between the Foretrex 201 and the Foretrex 101 is the Foretrex 101 runs on 2 AAA batteries, and has larger unit dimensions.

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