Outdoor watch suggestions

[stobbart]

I have been looking at outdoor watches to get. First off, who here uses one or does anyone have a watch that they would recommend. I do both summer and snow hiking so one that can take both those extremes is good. Thanks.

[Hikin_Jim]

I've got a Suunto Vector which has a compass, barometer, and an altimeter built in to it. The MSRP is $200, but I didn't pay anywhere near that. Mountain Gear has it on sale for $109.98 right now.

[AlanK]

[Rick F]

I have a Sunnto Observer. It also features time, altimeter, barometer, and compass. I have been very disappointed with altimeter function. Most of the time the altimeter doesn't work, and displays only dashes (- - - - ) instead of a numerical value. The small percentage of times when it does work, it seems to be accurate. I can't figure out why it does this. My freind has a much less expensive Casio with an altimeter that is reliable.

[Hikin_Jim]

I have a Sunnto Observer. It also features time, altimeter, barometer, and compass. I have been very disappointed with altimeter function. Most of the time the altimeter doesn't work, and displays only dashes (- - - - ) instead of a numerical value. The small percentage of times when it does work, it seems to be accurate. I can't figure out why it does this. My freind has a much less expensive Casio with an altimeter that is reliable.

Interesting. I've never had that problem with my Vector. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer?

[kd]

I'm with AlanK

[bluerail]

I have a Suunto X-Lander that I have no complaints at all with. everything works great on it.

Got it on ebay for almost half retail.

[stobbart]

well from research and all looks like ill be getting the Suunto Core yellow model once they start shipping out the 09 versions.

[Kevin]

Personally, I'd spend the extra money on a Garmin GPS, such as the 60CSx or the Vista HCx, and buy a $5 watch at Walmart.

[hikehigh]

I agree with kevin, just get a basic gps that will do everything those watches will, plus more.