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Title: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: rescue4500 on October 28, 2015, 07:36:01 PM
anyone have any input on a small cheap thermometer for hiking and camping im not looking for dead on accuracy just something to give me a close number than I can adjust things to
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: eddie1115 on October 28, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
I have the keychain version from REI with a button compass attached.  I want to say it was around 5 dollars, and it's marketed to be used as a zipper pull.  Definitely a "close number" vs "dead on", but it's cheap and small :tu:

ETA: I looked it up, called the "Zip-o-Gauge", listed as $7.  The "Therm-o-Compass" was the one I got, listed at $10.  Must have had a coupon...
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: rescue4500 on October 28, 2015, 07:43:30 PM
I have the keychain version from REI with a button compass attached.  I want to say it was around 5 dollars, and it's marketed to be used as a zipper pull.  Definitely a "close number" vs "dead on", but it's cheap and small :tu:
ive saw those but didn't know if they would even give me a close number thanks for your input eddie  :tu:
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: eddie1115 on October 28, 2015, 07:47:25 PM
I have the keychain version from REI with a button compass attached.  I want to say it was around 5 dollars, and it's marketed to be used as a zipper pull.  Definitely a "close number" vs "dead on", but it's cheap and small :tu:
ive saw those but didn't know if they would even give me a close number thanks for your input eddie  :tu:

The measurements are pretty small, so it's tough to see exactly what the reading is.  But I've checked it against a wall-mounted thermometer and it seems to line up. 
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: rescue4500 on October 28, 2015, 07:49:25 PM
I have the keychain version from REI with a button compass attached.  I want to say it was around 5 dollars, and it's marketed to be used as a zipper pull.  Definitely a "close number" vs "dead on", but it's cheap and small :tu:
ive saw those but didn't know if they would even give me a close number thanks for your input eddie  :tu:

The measurements are pretty small, so it's tough to see exactly what the reading is.  But I've checked it against a wall-mounted thermometer and it seems to line up.
   ill have to give it or something similar a try
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: leathermon on October 28, 2015, 08:01:59 PM
Coghlan's Six Function Whistle http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E3E42I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1446058777&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=coghlan%27s+six+function+whistle&dpPl=1&dpID=51mdLeb6ovL&ref=plSrch   (Share from CM Browser) this is a great little tool that I keep in my edc. The thermometer is fairly accurate and the whistle is piercing.
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: SAK Guy on October 28, 2015, 08:19:14 PM
Vic has a nice combo model. Very accurate in my experience.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Farmerandcomp_zps3111a829.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Accessories-Compass-Thermometer-NEW-30482-40568-44-/371442659291?hash=item567bb52fdb:m:mmeU3qkmi3kzUL0sWvbIV0A
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: Obi1shinobee on October 28, 2015, 09:03:13 PM
Vic has a nice combo model. Very accurate in my experience.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Farmerandcomp_zps3111a829.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Accessories-Compass-Thermometer-NEW-30482-40568-44-/371442659291?hash=item567bb52fdb:m:mmeU3qkmi3kzUL0sWvbIV0A

Navitool is way to go .. Temp , compass , Ali, Barometer , stop watch , time , timer , Alarm clock ..
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: NKlamerus on October 29, 2015, 12:16:37 AM
I really like that Vic model.  Super slim and won't look like a round brick in your pocket like the Navitool.

Rescue, you are asking for a small portable thermometer right? Not an app or something on your phone?
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on October 29, 2015, 06:07:28 AM
I normally have Trout thermometer with my gear...a glass thermometer in a metal pen styled case
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: rescue4500 on October 29, 2015, 01:37:48 PM
I really like that Vic model.  Super slim and won't look like a round brick in your pocket like the Navitool.

Rescue, you are asking for a small portable thermometer right? Not an app or something on your phone?
  correct small portable thermometer
Title: Re: small hiking/camping thermometer
Post by: Syncop8r on October 30, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
I have a tiny Silva thermometer. I don't have a pic right now.