Garmin Foretrex 401

The Foretrex 401 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 401 combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers, campers and military personnel. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your computer with USB or just send data wirelessly to another device.

Retrace Your Steps

No matter where your adventure takes you, you'll never worry about getting lost with the Foretrex 401. Foretrex keeps track of your path and displays it as a dotted trail on the screen. Just turn on Foretrex's TracBack® feature, and you can retrace your path back to where you started. Keep track of your bearing and altitude with Foretrex 401's electronic compass and barometric altimeter. You can save locations in memory as waypoints, so you can always find your way back to any important place, like your campsite or vehicle. And with up to 17 hours of battery life and replaceable AAA batteries, you'll never worry about making it back.

Track Your Data

Foretrex 401 lets you create and store routes to all of your favorite places and provides other helpful information, including a trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting and fishing information. For even more data, connect Foretrex 401 to a wireless accessory, such as a heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or clip it on your bike with the accessory bike mount. To keep track of your trip, connect your Foretrex to your PC or Mac with USB to store your waypoints, routes and tracks on your computer. You can also share waypoints, routes and tracks wirelessly with another Foretrex 401.

Foretrex 401: Simple navigation that's always on hand.

Maps & Software Options

Trip and Waypoint Manager

What's in the Box

Foretrex 401
Wrist expansion strap
USB cable
Owner's manual
Quick start guide

Physical & Performance

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.9" x 1.7" x 0.9" (7.5 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.4" x 0.9" (3.6 x 2.3 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 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: 17 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory

Basemap: no
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: no
Built-in memory: no
Accepts data cards: no
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
Routes: 20
Track log: 10,000 points, 10 saved tracks

Features

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
Electronic compass: yes
Touchscreen: no
Barometric altimeter: yes
Geocaching-friendly: no
Outdoor GPS games: no
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: no
Area calculation: no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): no
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes
Picture viewer: no

Support for this Garmin product

Tech Support: 1-800-800-1020
Online: Garmin Support