hiking thermometer.

[walkerchris77]

Couldn't help myself.

[horsecat]

I've been using this lately. Has a minimum / maximum function which is handy to see what it gets down to during the night. I can vouch it can withstand at least -9.6 degrees for coldness as well. Cost me $10.

G'Day Horsecat Whereabouts did you get it?

Anaconda mate

[Moondog55]

I've been using this lately. Has a minimum / maximum function which is handy to see what it gets down to during the night. I can vouch it can withstand at least -9.6 degrees for coldness as well. Cost me $10.

G'Day Horsecat Whereabouts did you get it?

Anaconda mate

I'll check them out then

[geoffmurray]

Depends on whether you just want a rough indication of temperature or an accurate figure. I have always liked knowing what I see to be correct, can't see much point otherwise. I have an NK Kestrel 2500 which is accurate to about .2°C. That was point 2, not 2 http://www.nkhome.com/kestrel-products/instruments/kestrel-2500-pocket-weather-meter-orange Nelson Keller themselves claim an accuracy of +/- .5°C. I also have a Garmin Tempe which pairs with my Montana GPS. It only reads in whole degrees on the Montana but at a resolution of .1°C in the tracklog. Comparing it to my accurate laboratory thermometer, it is just about spot on, certainly within .1°C @ 18°C. Remarkable!
Being a bit of a weather nut, I also have a personal weather station that reads out here http://www.geoffmurray.com/gauges-ss-basic.htm

[icefest]

Does the temp keep a backlog of overnight temperatures or does the receiving device need to be on at all times?
If it does, then that might be exactly what I've been looking for.

[neilmny]

Just goes to show u how aussies get ripped off. $9:95 from aus or the same product $1 from china. And retailers wonder why they are not making money.

Glad I only paid $1.00 from China.
First impression......bargain it even has a bit of a lanyard........The pea whistle works....very loud.................BUT
The compass on one is not a compass and the compass on the other is approximately 45 degrees out........North points NE!
The thermometers.........the jury is out atleast they agree with one another and appear to be around the right temp............at $1.00 posted you gotta laugh

Further to all this the eBay seller has refunded my $2.00 in full ( I got 2).
Errrr...I'm a tight *&%$#! but not that tight.... I didn't chase them they chased me after a bit of neutral feedback,
(I didn't have the heart to go negative for 2 bucks) they were keen to resolve the problem.

[GPSGuided]

LOL Neilmny!

You are indeed $2!

(Just Joking)

But I agree, they should be refunded for being out by 45 degrees on the compass.

[walkerchris77]

I guess u could add or subtract 45 from your Bearing. Lol.

[GPSGuided]

I guess u could add or subtract 45 from your Bearing. Lol.

The math may get a bit unwieldy when declination has to be considered.

[geoffmurray]

I checked whether the Tempe keeps readings from the previous 24 hours. It does keep the minimum and maximum reading over the previous 24 hours even with the GPS switched off. Pretty cool!
Geoff

[Bubbalouie]

If you like to count try this:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolbear's_law

You can use a cricket to tell the temperature.

[dinna89]

I've been using this lately. Has a minimum / maximum function which is handy to see what it gets down to during the night. I can vouch it can withstand at least -9.6 degrees for coldness as well. Cost me $10.

Haha, I thought I was the only one!!! They're great little gadgets, always good for the morning pondering of just-how-cold-was-it-last-night.

http://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Time-Tem ... roduct_top

[Happy Pirate]

Hello all
Sounds silly but im just after a accurate small thermometer to clip to my pack. Had a look at ebay and heaps of Chinese ones for $1. Anyone had experience with thermometers. happy to spend more money but if the cheap ones seem to work then I may as well get one.
Thanks

To barge on in on an old topic.....
Cain't in no ways afford one nowdays but if I was wanting the best in temp measuring this'd be where I'd go
http://www.lascarelectronics.com/temperaturedatalogger.php?datalogger=402
leaves all the bad plastic items for dead.
Ther'le be one on my pack once I get a better job...

Steve

*Edit* I love data......****

[kyle]

Anyone seen StormTag on Kickstarter? www.stormtag.co Got funded by a whole bunch, got one coming my way and looking forward to checking it out. Have to wait till November though.

[walkerchris77]

Anyone seen StormTag on Kickstarter? http://www.stormtag.co Got funded by a whole bunch, got one coming my way and looking forward to checking it out. Have to wait till November though.

Wow. Tiny.

They are still making them. $60 usd. Then probably about the same for postage.

[walkerchris77]

Anyone used those hand held weather station s with the wind speed detector. Looks like a little fan on top. Wonder how accurate they are.

[Giddy_up]

Anyone used those hand held weather station s with the wind speed detector. Looks like a little fan on top. Wonder how accurate they are.

Yep sure have. Had one for years and there very good and accurate.

[walkerchris77]

Ok thanks giddy. What brand would be worth a look

[Giddy_up]

I have a Kestrel, I think the new ones might have some other functions on them and I have no idea on price. Just trying to upload some pictures for you but tapatalk is not working.

[walkerchris77]

Had a look and started at about $70 . Then I realized I was on the kestrel usa site. Went to kestrel Australia and guess what. Double the price. Aussies getting ripped off again.

Looks like good units though. Cheap ones on ebay but they look a bit dodgy.

[David M]

I bought my Kestrel on eBay from a reputable dealer in US. Was about a third of the price of Australia at the time. I have a 4200 model with Bluetooth.

[walkerchris77]

Thanks david. Will look into it. Can u remember the dealer

[Giddy_up]

My Kestrel is an old 3000 and would be 10 years old, was state of the art back then. The new ones sound good.

Still having trouble loading pics sorry, something about the photo not having defined borders!!!!!!

[David M]

Hi walkerchris77 - I bought it from Weatherrepublic.com on their eBay store, although they also have their own website. http://stores.ebay.com.au/Weather-Repub ... id=5398934

[walkerchris77]

Thanks david. Will has a look at them

[dplanet]

Below is mine, which includes a compass and batteri/es is/are not required.

[Bayside Bloke]

I have been thinking about a hiking thermometer for a while now. I was hiking the Dave's Creek Circuit yesterday and the wind was absolutely howling along the eastern face where the long stand of Tea Tree's are. I was wondering along my hike if there was a small combo available. Looks like the Silva might be the one I choose. Thanks.