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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.
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Technical Details
- GPS Accuracy: 15 M Or Less In Normal GPS Mode, 3 M Or Less When WAAS-Enabled- Trip Distance, Trip Timer, Plus Other Non-Mapping Navigation Data
- Waterproof To Iec 60529 Ipx7 Standards
- 500 Waypoints With Graphic
- Identification
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By B. Belcher (Indianapolis, IN)
Since the Foretrex 101 has been around for a while, and there are plenty of other reviews you can read, I thought I'd just tell a little story about mine. I've had it for about 3 years.
The Foretrex (like all Garmin handhelds) is IPX7 waterproof, meaning it should withstand submersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Well let's just say I did some "testing" on mine. While houseboating, I lost it when we were docked on the shore one morning. I spent the rest of the day trying to figure out where it was. I looked everywhere. The next morning, about 10 minutes before we were going to head to a different location, I saw my Garmin sitting right next to the boat... under about a meter of water, give or take a few inches. My guess is that it had been there for about 24 hours. I waded in to retrieve it, knowing NOT to try to turn it on, and took the batteries out immediately. Needless to say, it was not waterproof enough to withstand submersion in 1 meter of water for 24 hours. I could see water behind the screen. I could hear water sloshing around when I shook it. This did not look good.
After we got home from our vacation, I figured it was a lost cause, and was too busy to deal with it anyway. I basically left it sitting a container of uncooked rice for 2 weeks to try to dry it out (sidenote: It turns out the unit does a very good job of holding water IN, at least under atmoshperic pressure). Well a few days ago I decided to take the unit apart as a last resort. I slowly squeezed it in a bar clamp long ways, as suggested on the internet, to get the 2 halves apart. I disassembled the guts as much as possible (not as easy as it sounds - very small/sensitive parts). I dried everything with a paper towel and put the parts in rice for about a day to make sure. I cleaned all of the electrical contacts on the main board, some of which had corroded, with 91% rubbing alcohol. I then reassembled everything, re-sealed the unit with pure silicone caulk, and used super glue to hold the case together.
Yesterday, after waiting a day for the caulk and glue to cure, I put in fresh batteries and fired it up. WORKED LIKE NEW! I could not be happier. It even kept all of my saved waypoints and tracks. Incredible.
Aside from being ridiculously rugged (idiot-proof), I love this thing for geocaching and keeping me from getting lost in the wilderness. It's a great bare-bones GPS unit. Seriously, it's the best you can get for $100.
By Mark Twain (florida, mo usa)
Was hoping for something a lot better than this. Display looks like 1980's technology, and it is pretty confusing to use. It takes a while for the satellites to connect & when they do, it is still a bit uncertain what to do next. I imagine there will be much better technology with much better displays coming out soon.
By Caribou T. Mcdiarmid (FOB Warrior, Afghanistan)
This is exactly what I was looking for. It gives accurate MGRS after a short satellite link up, and is durable enough to go where I go. Thanks!
By J. LINDHOLM (Roanoke, VA)
Pros:
Clear, informative and responsive GPS
Small and lightweight unit
Clear display
Easy to use pages and menus
Uses any AAA battery, alkaline or rechargeable
Cons:
This gps is unreliable tracking distance when using it running, biking, or hiking. I used this for unit for long runs, bike rides, and hiking. I have to bring my Magellan Triton along if I want an accurate distance.
Reception is really bad in Europe & Afghanistan. As soon as I enter moderately dense forest I will lose reception. Everywhere I go with this unit reception is an issue.
This unit will take 10-20 minutes sometimes just to receive the initial signal.
By Richard M. Stuart (Sacramento, CA)
I bought this for sailing on our Hobie. Will use primarily to track speed and direction. Other features are a bonus. Like the fact that it uses AAA batteries, as spares are easier than recharging.
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