Customer Reviews

Garmin Belt Clip for Geko 101, Geko 201 and Geko 301 (010-10380-00)

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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.

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.

I purchased this item because the original one that came with my GPS unit broke. I use this clip for about six weeks out of the year clipped to my backpack. It gets used frequently during the day. It fits my backpack and GPS unit wonderfully. I just hope the new one lasts a little bit longer than the old one. It was kind of my fault that the original one broke as I did not have my GPS unit fully seated into the clip, but live and learn.

This is my second clip for my Garmin 60csx. The first lasted about 1 1/2 years, but eventually the detent that holds the gps securely on the clip wore down from use. I know the problem now and will be a bit more careful with this one. Otherwise this is a very handy way to have the gps available while hiking.

I've been a geocacher for over 10 years, so I've put my 60CSx through quite a lot (as I can tell from the many scratches on the ZAGG screen protector). I've recently noticed that, after all these years, the button and latch have worn down enough that, with a little force, the GPS can come loose from the clip without depressing the release. And I'm not getting that assuring "click!" sound when I slide the unit onto the holder. So I'm ordering this OEM Garmin replacement, and expect it to perform just as well, and for just as many years.

I'm not sure I understand how people are breaking these. Are they clipping them on the front of their belts? Yeah, that's probably going to break something, when you bend over or crouch. At the very least, you clip it to the side, or near your back pocket. That's what I do, and I've never had a breakage problem. You can misuse just about anything, and break it. That doesn't mean it's a faulty product.

I am currently on my third one of these with my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. They last about two years each, being used for about 25 hikes per year. I have discovered that there are two primary places that they break. 1) The clicker that you push down to release it will eventually crack and break off. 2) The spring-loaded clip will crack and break too. I have been able to extend the life of this item by about 1/2 year by waiting to buy a new one until both pieces of plastic crack and break off. The GPS device itself is strong. I'm not sure why they didn't make the clip stronger too.