If you like getting off the beaten path then the AltiTech2 by High Gear is one pocket-sized piece of gear you may want to check out. The AltiTech2 integrates an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, chronograph and watch all into an ultra-portable two ounce package. The AltiTech2 measures four inches overall but is actually about one-half tool and one-half anodized aluminum carabiner. The body is hinged where the carabiner meets the main tool body. The AltiTech2 features an EL backlight system and is water resistant to 10 meters. High Gear specifies a recommended retail price of $150 - well within the budget of many mobile gear lovers.
A partial feature list follows:
- Altimeter - The AltiTech2 features a digital altimeter with a working range of -2,305 feet to 30,045 feet. The AltiTech2 displays the current accumulated and maximum altitude in feet or meters with an altitude resolution of three feet. The AltiTech2 also features a graphic altitude trend display as well as storing up to 20 altimeter data readings.
- Barometer - The AltiTech2 includes a digital barometer that displays sea level pressure and absolute pressure. The AltiTech2's barometer has a working range from 300 mbar to 1100 mbar displayed in one mbar increments. The digital barometer also displays a bar chart detailing barometric changes for the past 24 hours.
- Compass - The AltiTech2's digital compass displays bearing in degrees and cardinal points. The compass features adjustable declination and a leveling bubble to increase accuracy.
- Thermometer - The AltiTech2's digital thermometer displays the current temperature in .1 degree increments in either F or C. The compass has a working range of 14 - 122 degrees F (-10 - +50C).
- Chronograph - The AltiTech2 includes a 24-hour chronograph with 1/100 second display.
- Watch - The AltiTech2's watch displays in 12 or 24-hour format and offers a dual time zone function. The watch includes a daily alarm and hourly chime.
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