Tech-Watch Geek Holiday Shopper

I’ve posted a few times on what I’ve been calling “tech watches.” These are multi-function timepieces that include features like an altimeter, barometer, and others – there are links below to the Casio Pathfinder entry I wrote in July, the Tissot –Touch entry from September, and the photo of my friend Chris’s Suunto (with the ring necked snake). I can see where it would be practical to have one of these even on the short hikes we take up into the Shenandoah National Park. And I’d be interested in having the barometer handy to confirm weather changes which come up quickly and can be pretty violent here in the Mid-Atlantic.

So as the LL Bean catalogs started arriving last month, I was interested to find a small keychain/carabiner-clip mounted device that includes many of these features, for less than $50.

Here is the catalog product copy and photo:

“…It's not often that you find so much critical information for backcountry adventures packed into such a small, lightweight package. A highly accurate barometric altimeter tracks your altitude as you hike or drive over mountain passes. A barometer reads atmospheric pressure – an important indicator of changing weather – and provides advanced forecasts using icons to warn you of approaching bad weather. Keep on the right bearing while exploring the wilderness with the built-in digital compass. Also includes a thermometer, a 12/24-hour clock with alarm and calendar, backlit display for low-light conditions and a miniflashlight. Carabiner clip for easy attachment to your pack. Operates on two CR-2032 batteries, included.


“Check your direction, elevation, the forecast and more with just the push of a button. This compact digital compass also includes an altimeter, barometer and thermometer. Built-in clock shows the date and time in two time zones, and has two alarms plus a stopwatch. Backlit display for easy nighttime viewing. Water resistant to 10 meters. Includes instructional DVD. Imported.”


How about that…Mary?


Here are the previous “tech-watch” posts:
Photo of Chris’s Suunto - http://hawksbillcabin.blogspot.com/2008/08/battle-of-species-snakes-in-pool.html
Casio Pathfinder - http://hawksbillcabin.blogspot.com/2008/07/confessions-of-tech-watch-geek.html
Tissot T-Touch - http://hawksbillcabin.blogspot.com/2008/09/tech-watch-geek-returns.html