The Garmin Handheld GPS Foretrex 201

Garmin GPS navigation systems are one of the mostyour computer, using a serial cable. It has a trip
reliable and dependable navigation devices today. Thecomputer already built in. This trip computer allows
Garmin Foretrex 201 is the most sophisticated of theyou to input all the current fishing and hunting maps
Garmin Handheld GPS units of it's kind. It is verythat are available online, and if you are farther away
much different than its fore runner, as it is sothan the location on the map, other Garmin Handheld
lightweight, that it is much lighter than many watches.GPS systems will still pick up your location. You can
It only weights 2. 75 oz.also input the location of your camp and where your
It uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery, so you dovehicle is parked.
not need to worry about the battery running down.If you are in a competition of some kind, you can
It actually has a 15 hour battery life. The great thingset the timer to count down. The screen has a large
about the Foretrex 201 is that it easily mounts onnumber display which is great for looking at any data
your wrist just like your wrist watch. Its size is 3.3with a quick glance. The waterproof Garmin Foretrex
inch X 1.7 inch x 0.7 inch (8.4 x 4.3 x 1.8 cm). The201 is tough to beat, and a must have on any type
black and white LCD screen is 1.4 inch x 0.92 inch (3.6of outing. However, it does not float. It has a high
x 2.3cm), which uses 100 x 64 pixels.sensitivity receiver, so you should have no trouble at
If you are in a party and the other party membersall picking up other party members.
have another Garmin Handheld GPS receivers, theyOnce you get the box that the Garmin Foretrex 201
can pinpoint your exact location. The screen shows acomes in, do not throw the owner's manual or the
small dotted line, right to where you are. So they canquick start guide away; they will be very helpful in
all ways keep track of you. Plus if you were to getthe future. As far as Garmin Handheld GPS
lost in your surrounding all you have to do is to useaccessories are concerned such as holsters and clips,
the TracBack feature that is always there and theas well as adapters; you will have to purchase them
screen will show you the way back to your beginning.separately.
It is programmable, ( up to 500 locations can beWith all the new gadgets that are manufactured for
added) so you can input your favorite waypoints andoutdoor fun, The Garmin Foretrex 201 is definitely
other points of interest. It can not only connect toone that everyone should own.