Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking Gps

garmin foretrex 401 waterproof hiking gps

Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS

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Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints, and heart rate with add on heart rate monitor (sold separate). Uses standard AAA batteries. 2 required.
TracBack feature retraces user's path on the easy-to-read LCD display;Display resolution 100 x 64 pixels;Battery life Up to 17 hours in GPS mode;Track Log 10000. Display size : 1.42 x 0.91 inches
Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats. Audible tones. Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy
Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times, hunting/fishing information, electronic compass and barometric altimeter

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Brand : Garmin
Category : Electronics,GPS, Finders & Accessories,Sports & Handheld GPS,Handheld GPS Units
Rating : 4.6
ListPrice : US $429
Price : US $429
Review Count : 1962

garmin foretrex 401 waterproof hiking gps

Garmin Foretrex 401 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Civilian Use: I was never in the military and unfortunately probably never will be but that doesn\'t mean you can\'t enjoy the 401. if you want to set a point that you want to get back to this is the best GPS for that use. It is incredibly simple yet incredibly flexible with the information that you can display. The GPS also creates tracks when the unit is on ( which I suggest deleting the memory before going on a hike or a ride so you have a clean slate). Also I like wearing it on my forearm, so the strap extender is nice!I use it Predominantly to track my motorcycle rides. To change how many points the GPS tracks navigate to the waypoints, tracks, route, set up, page.1. Go to setup, click mark2. Go down to tracks, click mark3. Change distance to what suits you, For motorcycle riding 100 feet is fine. I did 5 feet at 1st and that was ridiculous, but insanely accurate. If you were walking I could see knocking down to 5 feet.4. and make sure the recording interval IS distance Google Earth / Google Maps: To get the best tracks in Google Earth and then Google maps it is best to delete the Garmin waypoints that are included on the GPS. When you import the data into Google Earth those waypoints will just get in the way. But try it out for yourself to see what I mean.1. Pop the cap on the back of the GPS2. Insert the USB cable into your computer and the GPS3. The GPS will now be like a hard drive on your computer4. Go into Garmin/GPX/current folder5. I drag both files (Current and Position) into a folder on your desktop, but I believe you only need the file \"Current\".6. Disconnect GPS (unmount on MAC)7. Download Google Earth for free, install, open8. To import your data goto File, Open, then navigate to the Current file on your desktop 9. AE GPS pop-up comes up, I check all 3 options, press OkayIf you deleted the Garmin waypoints the map will zoom to your tract area. If the Garmin waypoints are still there Google Earth may show those in which case you will need to rotate the globe to find your tract area. I changed my tracking points to be 100 feet apart, at 1st I had it every 5 feet which filled up the memory faster and it was just way too much data. I ride my motorcycle around the city and I can click on any point to see how fast I was going in exactly where I was and all sorts of other data. It is pretty awesome! None still learning Google Earth but here\'s the process to transfer to Google maps.10. Right click on \"GPS device\" in the left rial, select \"Save place as\"11. Save it in the same place as your other files, it has the extension .kmz - that is what google maps uses.12. Click \" create map\"13. I like to make my maps unlisted so I choose that on the bottom14 Title your track, I do \"ride 051612\" or \"hike 051612\"15. Click \"import\", then navigate to your file by clicking \"choose file\"16. then click upload from file (it won\'t say the file is loaded like an attachment in gmail)Now you can keep a record of your journeys and you can also share your maps with other people. Then is you go to \"my places\" you can see all of your tracks. Sometimes the track becomes listed (public), just change it back unlisted under the title area.Oh and google maps shows the activity log by what page you are on, if you only see page of your activity log, go to the bottom and go to the next page.I love it overall. The memory using incredibly small, I think it\'s only a few megabytes large which is ridiculous these days. If they ever make a 501 1st they should make the memory a few gigs, and then add some basic topographical maps. I would honestly by that system in a heartbeat, but I am content with the 401 for how I am using it.
I got this to go through a training course that involved patrolling through the woods and trying to find bad guys. Before we were allowed to start using GPS, it was difficult to accurately navigate wooded, hilly terrain using a compass and pace counts. We would often approach our objective from the wrong direction or have to search for it. Once we were allowed to start using a GPS, I brought this. No guess work at all. I had it hanging from my flack or on my wrist in the hot, cold, wet, dry, everything. This is great!Ease of use: It\'s a small computer on your wrist, it\'ll take a evening of tinkering to get used to all of its features. Once you take the time to understand it, it is so easy to use in the field. Push a button and find your current azimuth, push a button and see how far you are from your next point, push a button and get an instant 10 DIGIT GRID!Battery life: It\'ll last you a full day of continuous use. I left this thing on and hanging from my flack when we were driving vehicles through trails in the mountains all day for 10 days. I was the navigator and this is the only reason we made it back every night! I\'m stubborn and don\'t always read instructions and toward the end of those 10 days I realized there is a place to plug in a charger rather than replace batteries all the time. It\'s safe to say its covered well and inconspicuous.Durability: When I hang this from the front of my flack and run, it bounces against the flack constantly. It doesn\'t break, it doesn\'t malfunction, it just does its job. Whether it\'s in the 30\'s and raining/snowing, or really hot outside and dry, this thing does its job. I recommend buying a screen protector to prevent scuffs. That\'s what I did and mine is still looking great. I have no fear of simply throwing this thing in my pack and heading out. I\'m not concerned it\'s going to break in my pack or anything weird like that.Versatility: I\'ve used this on the east coast and it was great. I got to Japan, changed the grid zones, and it was still great. I guess that what \"Global\" means. . . Need to find a place out in the woods? Punch in a grid and it\'ll take you there. It\'ll give you an arrow to follow, you follow it, you find the place you\'re looking for. Need to let someone know where you are? One of the screens give you a constant 10 digit grid. Need to follow a route? Take the time to insert points using grids, then select which points you want to visit and in which order. Then just follow the arrow. You can even label the points with words and icons. What elevation are you at? Yeah, it\'s on the screen all the time if you want it to be.I\'m done typing. . . just buy this thing already!