This watch is larger than most, so be warned. If you’re a fan of tiny watches, this is not this. Despite this, it fits well on my wrist. The wristband has several notches to help fit any size.
The mile tracker on it works like a charm. It doesn’t rely on gps but on an accelerometer, and on flat land, it works to .002 of a mile precise. Doing uphill and downhill hikes, it’s more like .1 miles off, but this can be adjusted by changing your stride. It’s still more than useful to know where you are at, how far you have gone, your pace and your hiking time. It is EXACTLY what I needed, and the battery lasts for 3-4 years, just any normal watch.
Additionally, you get an altimeter, which was fun to use on our hikes. It also has a barometer and provides temperature readings. The temperature is only accurate while off the wrist, which is something that I don’t think will ever be worked out. It works great at night though. I’d hang it up in the hammock and see just how cold it got at night.
All other watch aspects are available. Timer, chronometer, alarms and multiple times are all there. The special features take some time to setup and calibrate, but once it’s all set, everything works within a few quick and easy button pushes.
I am quite happy with this watch and highly recommend it to fellow hikers that just need a simple way to keep track of mileage.
http://store.tech4o.com/products/345261/Traileader_1
Happy Hiking
2 comments:
Does it have a compass? I have an old Casio that has a compass and altimeter. But for my replacement, I want something that also tracks distance/speed.
Yes, it does. A very functional one too. Some compasses Ive had on watches just point out degrees, but this one has a handy arrow pointing north. Sometimes, I just need a quick view. You can also set it up to vary with magnetic variances that change each year if you really want precision.
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