Does this one need to have chest strap?
781423
You do not need a chest strap, but I can not make the heart rate monitor work! I quit using it after a couple of weeks.
781424
It does not come with a chest strap and does not indicate one is required. It's supposed to work by simply being on your wrist and using the appropriate buttons. I'm not a fan of the product.
781425
No it doesn't its primary connection to you is kinetic in the form of arm movement. What is most critical is in the initial set up with your real weight; because it has a function that determines if you burned a body minimum of calories. It's essential, algorithm based and once it "gets" you it monitors what type of activity you've done and gives a visual of where you stand metabolically for the day. I like mine a lot and I wear it 6 days out of the week. So, to answer your question - no, you don't need a chest strap or any external devices. Hope this helps.
63312
Yes you have to wear the strap around your chest to get a heart rate reading on the watch
1817686
Mine did not have a strap, (as far as I recall). There is the facility to attach a strap. I agree with the comment above that a strap seems risky with such an expensive item.
1847829
There is a waist strap and two shoulder straps there is no chest strap. What you see in the picture is two safety straps to hold your camera
142292
No, but it shouldn't be packed with heavy stuff so it shouldn't need a chest strap.
1038636
Yes it does, it comes with a chest strap. I believe it refreshes every 5 seconds
67538
Hello Blake, no a strap doesn't come with it. But my son, says he is able to breathe easier with it.
1817768
The chest strap is sold separately. I had one from my old Garmin 305 that works great.
1096035
It has a strap, I have only had it for a month and doesn't seem to be any less tight.
2227322
Yes there is a chest strap. I've loaded about 30lbs. of prospecting gear on it and the load is comfortable. It is all my old parts want to carry, but the frame loaded it out with ease. Not sure about a moose or something...Ross
671176
No, the required strap is included in the package. I have enjoyed mine tremendously.
2014628
It doesn't. No chest strap either Did some 12 mile hikes with it loaded and it was very comfortable
1817767
This version - the HRM version does include a chest strap. You can also buy a version without HRM.
671177
Requires the chest strap. The one that comes with it is comfortable enough.
1217469
Hi Amanda, I bought this same item last year and yes, it does come with a chest strap. Hope that helps, Doug
277185
Yes. It has an adjustable strap from the shoulder strap that is just above chest level
1506822
No shoulder strap. There are cloth loops on either side of the bag that could be used for a strap.