Garmin Foretrex 801

Specs

  • Battery Life 100 hrs. in standard mode; 1,000 hrs in expedition mode
  • Battery Type 2 AAA (lithium, NiMH, or alkaline)
  • Weight 3.8 oz.
  • Memory 500 waypoints, 100 tracks, 50 navigation routes
  • Screen Size 2.2”
  • Rating MIL-STD-810 + IPX7
  • Connectivity USB-C / Bluetooth / ANT+
  • Sensors GPS, GLONASS, Galileo +Baro + Altimeter + Compass
Garmin Foretrex 801

Pros

  • Compact, durable, easy-to-understand interface
  • Minimal interaction is needed in the field to get the info you need
  • Battery life is impressive, and runs on AAA cells
  • Tough built case
  • Pairs with Garmin Explore app for more mapping functionality

Cons

  • Could be overkill for folks walking around their local dog park
  • The band that it comes with is all right, but there are much better options

Subscribe Now

Get adventure news and gear reviews in your inbox!

Join Our GearJunkie Newsletter

Get adventure news and gear reviews in your inbox!