Garmin Foretrex 301
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Specs
| Dimensions |
2.9 in x 1.7 in x 0.9 in / 7.5 cm x 4.3 cm x 2.3 cm |
| Display size |
1.4 in x 0.9 in / 3.6 cm x 2.3 cm |
| Display resolution |
100 x 64 pixels |
| Display type |
Black and white LCD |
| Weight |
3.1 oz / 87.3 g with batteries |
| Battery |
2 AAA batteries, not included |
| Battery life |
18 hours |
| Waterproof |
yes (IPX7) |
| Floats |
no |
| High-sensitivity receiver |
yes |
| Interface |
USB |
Reviews
Tough little device, handy for hiking and other active…
James P Suppan
4 reviewer rep
Rating:
Source: received it as a personal gift
Summary
Tough little device, handy for hiking and other active sports.
Pros
- Tracks position, speed, average speed, etc.
- Customizable displays
- Software interface to transfer paths to GPS
Cons
- Small display limits detail
I use this device for hunting, jogging, canoeing, and hiking for about three years. While it’s too small to have detailed maps and other niceties, its “breadcrumbs” mean I can always find my way back to the start, and I can focus on looking for game, instead of looking for markers to backtrack.
The “AAA” batteries make it a little bulky, but it means you can change to fresh batteries while you are out for extended periods.
While it takes a little work, programming a trail on the computer and transferring it to the GPS is not complicated, and make planning a hike a snap.
Has stood up to a few years of light use and casual neglect without any signs of wear and tear.
Welcome to Trailspace, James! Thanks for sharing a review of your Garmin. Do you have any pictures of the unit you could show others in your review? Thanks!
3 days ago
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The Garmin Foretrex 301 is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen April 13, 2016 at REI.
