The bad: I've broken two of these already (with a Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx, but I doubt that matters)...not by any harsh use, but just by bending over. They are not very sturdy. They break in exactly the same way, the track cracks just above where the button sits. Once this happens, the GPS can pop out easily without you even knowing it. They really should be made stronger.
The good: They work great (until they break). Very quick to attach/detach GPS.
I'm considering ordering a Carabiner Button Clip (Garmin 010-10481-00) as an alternative, but I have not tried that product. Garmin Belt Clip for Geko 101, Geko 201 and Geko 301 (010-10380-00)
I have been using this clip for about 5 years with Garmin 60 series GPS units (it fits most Garmon models, despite what the product description above says). I use it to mount the GPS on my shoulder, clipped to a backpack shoulder harness. In that location I have never had any issues with breakage, etc. I occasionally use the clip as a belt clip, again with no problems. The design clip makes it easy to remove and re-attach the GPS one-handed. Use a little blue Loctite or similar on the button threads to make sure it doesn't unscrew.
A nice handy clip for a gps. However, it is prone to breakage. It does get rough treatment on hikes. I broke the clip that came with my Garmin gps. I bought three clips through Amazon in order to have backups.
This is my second belt clip. When I purchased my Garmin 60CSX about a year ago I read reviews about the belt clip being fragile. I used the clip for several months without any problems. This fall I was at a Phillies playoff game going up steps and the GPS caught a railing tearing it off my belt and breaking the belt clip. Had I not had the lanyard looped around my belt the GPS would have dropped 3 stories. My advice is when using the belt clip, always secure the lanyard to something on your clothing or belt.
The belt clip holds the GPS button securely but has a somewhat narrow clip itself. Meaning that it will clip well to thin straps, etc but doesn't do so well on thicker or wider straps and can easily be knocked loose. Having your apprx $300 GPS fall off your pack onto the rocky ground isn't going to make your hike more enjoyable.
I've broken 3 of these, twice when I didn't notice, and my GPS was on the verge of falling out. All times in winter, so cold may be an issue. Still I don't know of any alternative. I love how the clip works.
It works well for me although other reviews state they can break if worn on a waist belt.
I wear on backpack shoulder straps instead.
Garmin has a list of compatible GPS units this will fit.
You find your GPS portable on their products page and then click on accessories.
Their website will reorganize time to time but presently the list of
compatible devices is at:
Amazon deletes URL links so I put in a partial URL
(add a ps after the beginning htt below so the link starts out https before the colon)
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