Gear Post #1 - Compass, Temp, and Weather

Gear post #1 (this and all subsequent gear posts will not necessarily be posted in any order).

Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor Watch.

Most of you are probably wondering why anyone would need a watch in the woods.  Well, this little baby (actually huge) does more than just tell time:

• Compass
• Finding direction on the trail.
• Altimeter
• Determining altitude on the trail helps with location.
• Barometer
• Barometric pressure can be used to predict weather conditions (important in the mountains).
• Thermometer
• Nice to know how cold it is

Plus, it kinda looks cool - makes me feel like Flava Flav.

But, it is an electronic device and can fail, so I never leave home without a backup or two :-)

Next Post: Where to Stay.