[pct-l] altimeter

[Jerry Goller]

Actually, in the mountains, I find a topo map and an altimeter much faster
and easier to use than a topo map and a compass for navigation and just as
accurate. Finding out where the altimeter given contour line crosses the
trail I'm on is much faster and easier than shooting an azimuth on two
prominent terrain features, assuming I can *see* two know, prominent terrain
features......
 
Jerry
 
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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Donna "L-Rod" Saufley
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 8:58 PM
To: Casey Burnett; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] altimeter



Casey,

You don't need an altimeter since elevations are clearly indicated in the
guidebook, but I found it's a "nice to have" item.  I really enjoyed
monitoring the information, and having a sense of where I was on the climb
or descent.

My first was a cheapo Timex from Campmor, and it was worth what I paid for
it (not much).  It did make me get hooked on the data, though.  My current
hiking watch is a low-end Suunto, which also has a barometer (very useful)
along with a host of other features.  It's amazingly accurate, and I am very
happy with the quality and performance of the tool.

L-Rod


-----Original Message----- 
From: Casey Burnett 
Sent: Jan 7, 2008 6:51 PM 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Subject: Re: [pct-l] altimeter 



did people need an altimeter for their pct thru?

did people benefit from having an altimeter for their pct thru?

which did these people use and what is their critic?

 

IHS>

casey burnett





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