Garmin Foretrex 801, Wrist-mounted GPS Navigator with Strap

The Foretrex series is Garmin's wrist-mounted GPS navigator line, built for military and tactical users and anyone who wants hands-free navigation on the forearm. It runs on field-replaceable AAA batteries and is easy to read in any light.

The Foretrex 801 has a 2.2-inch monochrome display, multi-band GNSS, a 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, an IPX7 rating with MIL-STD-810 testing, and up to 100 hours of battery in GPS mode or 1,000 hours in expedition mode on two AAA cells.

At a Glance

Key Features

• Hands-free navigation – the wrist strap keeps the navigator on your forearm so both hands stay free.
• Batteries you can buy anywhere – two AAA cells give up to 100 hours of GPS use or 1,000 hours in expedition mode.
• Readable in any light – the monochrome screen is clear in bright sun and works with night vision goggles.
• Upgraded accuracy – multi-band GNSS, 3-axis compass, accelerometer and barometric altimeter.
• Tested tough – built to MIL-STD-810 for sand, dust, vibration, shock, temperature and humidity, with an IPX7 rating.
• Tactical features – stealth mode stops storing and sharing GPS data, a kill switch wipes memory, and jumpmaster mode is built in.
• Pairs with inReach – view messages from a compatible inReach satellite communicator on the screen.

Best For

• Hunters stalking with a rifle who want the GPS on the wrist rather than in a pocket.
• Long trips in remote country where spare AAA batteries are easier than recharging.
• Night hunters using thermal or night vision who need a screen that suits low light.

Specifications

In the Box

• Foretrex 801
• Hook and loop wrist strap
• USB-C cable
• Documentation

Optional (sold separately): QuickFit 26 watch bands, replacement hook and loop strap.

Watch It in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

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