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Foretrex 801 GPS

Foretrex 801 GPS

Regular price $449.00
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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
Downloads

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Garmin Foretrex 801 GPS Manual

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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).

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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.

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EASY-TO-READ SCREEN

The improved monochromatic screen is easy to read in a variety of lighting conditions, even with night vision goggles.

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • EASY-TO-READ MONOCHROMATIC SCREEN

  • MULTI-BAND GNSS

  • NIGHT VISION GOGGLE COMPATIBLE

  • STEALTH MODE

  • PLAN ADVENTURES WITH THE GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP

  • 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+®)
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