Garmin Foretrex 701 Berry Compliant

[CRT2]

Trying to decide if I want the Foretrex 701 and during research I have found 2 models, a Garmin # 010-01772-10 and a Garmin # 010-01772-11. The 11 is the Berry Compliant. Can not find what the physical differences are between the two other than the 10 comes with a strap. Pricing on Garmin site is the same $499.99 for either. Other sites list the 11 (Berry Compliant) as $100.00 more.

Is the 11 worth more than the 10? Can anyone enumerate the differences between the two?

 

[CRT2]

Got in contact with Garmin, first I was informed that the difference between the 701 and 701 Berry Compliant was the AB software; then' they recanted and said only the strap was the difference.

To confuse matters more we have Applied Ballistics referring to the Garmin® Foretrex® 701 Ballistic Edition (GF701B) with a price of $599.99 yet Garmin lists both models at $499.99.

Still wondering, what is the difference?

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Got in contact with Garmin, first I was informed that the difference between the 701 and 701 Berry Compliant was the AB software; then' they recanted and said only the strap was the difference.

To confuse matters more we have Applied Ballistics referring to the Garmin® Foretrex® 701 Ballistic Edition (GF701B) with a price of $599.99 yet Garmin lists both models at $499.99.

Still wondering, what is the difference?

Berry Compliant is referring to the requirement that certain materials used in products for sale to DoD be US sourced. Software shouldn't matter - but the material in the strap might.

 

[CRT2]

Berry Compliant is referring to the requirement that certain materials used in products for sale to DoD be US sourced. Software shouldn't matter - but the material in the strap might.

Thanks. Yes, I've read the material on Berry. If the answer is the 2 are exactly the same except for the strap, then why would one want the Berry version? What is the GF701B?

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Thanks. Yes, I've read the material on Berry. If the answer is the 2 are exactly the same except for the strap, then why would one want the Berry version? What is the GF701B?

If a military unit is buying them, they'd buy the Berry version. As a normal end user buying it with your own money, buy either one.

 

[_Windrider_]

You will replace the strap anyway.

 

[Daniel-01]

Does anyone know if you can hook up a Kestrel to the 701? Have the Kestrel do wind stuff in the background on its tripod while u get the latest data on your wrist?

Or even better, have the Kestrel AND the kilo 3000 connected simultaneously?

 

[CRT2]

Does anyone know if you can hook up a Kestrel to the 701? Have the Kestrel do wind stuff in the background on its tripod while u get the latest data on your wrist? No.

Or even better, have the Kestrel AND the kilo 3000 connected simultaneously?

Per Garmin Support Center Kilo 3000 BDX and Fortrex 701 can exchange data.

 

[Daniel-01]

Per Garmin Support Center Kilo 3000 BDX and Fortrex 701 can exchange data.

Yes thanks, also found another thread where it says that the 701 wont talk to the kestrel. So I guess hook it up to the kilo and enter environmental data manually.

 

[glassg]

...enter environmental data manually.

Not ALL the environmental data needs entered manually. The Foretrex has built-in sensor for station pressure. Garmin also has a Tempe sensor for temperature (it's cheap, like $29 IIRC). Only think missing is wind and humidity.

 

[glassg]

To confuse matters more we have Applied Ballistics referring to the Garmin® Foretrex® 701 Ballistic Edition (GF701B) with a price of $599.99 yet Garmin lists both models at $499.99.

Sounds like AB has the old pricing. Garmin dropped the price from $599.99 to $499.99 a while back.