Garmin Foretrex 801

Garmin Foretrex 801

The latest evolution in wrist-mounted GPS navigation is built for the mission and beyond. Issued to Special Forces Military units around the world since the inception of the first Fortrex it is now a mission critical item strapped to every operators wrist.

It features an easy-to-read monochromatic display, upgraded multi-band GNSS and advanced navigation sensors to help you explore with confidence. 

Longer 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).

Tough  -  MIL-STD-810

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.

OPSEC Features

To maintain Operational Security, activate stealth mode to stop storing and sharing GPS data and disable wireless connectivity. On a compromise, hit the kill switch to erase the device memory. Use jumpmaster mode to calculate high-altitude release points in accordance with military guidelines.

NVG and NFE friendly screen

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

Improved 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 inReach or Smartphone

Get smart notifications when linked with your compatible smartphone. Pair with your compatible inReach^® satellite communicator, and view messages directly on the screen