Garmin
Foretrex 801 GPS
Foretrex 801 GPS
Make Every Mission Possible
Built for rugged adventures, the Foretrex 801 keeps you on course no matter the terrain.
🛰️ Multi-Band GNSS: Navigate with superior positional accuracy in even the toughest conditions.
🔋 Extended Battery Life: Up to 100 hours in GPS mode or 1000 hours in expedition mode with replaceable AAA batteries.
🌘 Night Vision Compatible: Monochromatic display easily readable in low light and with night vision goggles.
📱 Smart Connectivity: Sync with the Garmin Explore™ app and receive smart notifications and inReach® messages.
🕶️ Stealth Mode: Disable GPS tracking and wireless connectivity for ultimate privacy.
🚀 Tactical Ready: Includes kill switch and jumpmaster mode for military-grade missions.
Navigate with confidence. Take the Foretrex 801 on your next mission and never look back.
In The Box
- Foretrex® 801
- Hook and loop wrist strap
- USB-C cable
- Documentation
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LONG BATTERY LIFE
Get up to 100 hours of battery life in navigation mode or up to 1000 hours in expedition mode; uses 2 field-replaceable AAA batteries (not included).
DURABLE
Tested to military standards (MIL-STD-810) to withstand sand and dust, vibration, shock, temperature, altitude, humidity and more. The rugged design features an IPX7 water-resistant rating.
EASY-TO-READ SCREEN
The improved monochromatic screen is easy to read in a variety of lighting conditions, even with night vision goggles.
TACTICAL FEATURES
Use stealth mode to stop storing and sharing GPS data and disable wireless connectivity. In case of security issues, hit the kill switch to erase the device memory. Use jumpmaster mode to calculate high-altitude release points in accordance with military guidelines.
NAVIGATION SENSORS
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 GNSS.
CONNECT YOUR DEVICES
Get smart notifications when linked with your compatible smartphone. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator, and view messages directly on the screen1.
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EASY-TO-READ MONOCHROMATIC SCREEN
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MULTI-BAND GNSS
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE COMPATIBLE
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STEALTH MODE
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PLAN ADVENTURES WITH THE GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
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KILL SWITCH
Specifications
General
Lens Material: Acrylic
QuickFit™ watch band compatible: Yes (26 mm)
Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm (2.9″ x 1.7″ x 0.9″)
Weight: 108 g (3.8 oz) with batteries
Water rating: IPX7
MIL-STD-810: Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
Display Type: Monochrome MIP
Display Size: 2.2″ diagonal
Display Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
Battery type: 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Battery life: Up to 100 hours (default GPS mode), up to 1,000 hours (expedition mode)
Interface: USB-C
Maps & Memory
Waypoints/favourites/locations: 500
Courses: 500
Tracks: 100
Navigation Track Log: 10,000 points
Navigation Routes: 50
Sensors
GPS: Yes
GLONASS: Yes
Galileo: Yes
Multi-frequency Positioning: Yes
Barometric altimeter: Yes
Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
GPS compass (while moving): Yes
Daily Smart Features
Smart notifications on handheld
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Other
Tactical Features
- Stealth Mode
- Night vision mode
- Dual grid coordinates
- KILL SWITCH
Outdoor Recreation
- Point-to-point navigation
- TracBack®
- FISH FORECAST
- Sun and moon information
Outdoor Applications
- Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
- Garmin Explore website compatible
Connections
- Wireless Connectivity: Yes (Bluetooth®, ANT+®)