This is an easy to use, functional and lightweight GPS navigation device that due to its wrist mounting makes it perfect for when you need your hands free for more important duties. Foretrex 401 automatically keeps track of your path and displays it as a dotted trail on the screen. This is called a Tracklog and is basically an electronic bread crumb trail of exactly where you have been. To follow the tracklog back to your start point, simply turn on Foretrex's TracBack feature, and you can retrace your path back to where you started.
The electronic compass and barometric altimeter will keep track of your bearing and altitude and the compass will show a bearing even when you are stationary. Specific locations can be stored in the internal memory as waypoints giving you the ability to instantly navigate to your favourite places and important references. You can then link up the stored Waypoints to create routes for the Foretrex to guide you. The Foretrex runs off replaceable and easily sourced AAA batteries, providing up to 17 hours of use.
To further increase the capability of this superb device you can connect the 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 also can share waypoints, routes and tracks wirelessly with certain Foretrex, Oregon and Montana devices, and it also is compatible with Garmin heart-rate monitors and cadence sensors.
With a simple connection to your computer and the Internet, you can get detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. You can even view your activities on a map using Google Earth.
In the box:
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Foretrex 401
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Wrist expansion strap
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USB cable
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Owner's manual on disk
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Quick start manual