Best watch for backpacking

[jalbright79]

I am looking for a good tough waterproof watch for hiking. I am looking for one that has altitude, miles traveled, thermometer, ....gps, compass would be a plus. Where should I look for the best watches? What do you use?......I am looking to speed around $300

[Danl]

http://www.mioglobal.com/products/quest

I like this except the company does not have a replacement band that would fit my wrist. It will fit a wrist up to about 7 3/4".

[Wise Old Owl]

Uhh well jailbright - things change over time - almost all of that is unnecessary today. And $300 is too much, All of that can be provided with a smart phone and Backpacker Pro App... 4 oz and second battery No watch is required - most can tell time from sun up to sunset.... Honest...

As for the Thermometer - well doesn't mean much without a humidity level a cheap china window type that's small from walmart if you really need that...should find that in the garden section.

[HiKen2011]

Get a timex, $25.00

[Lone Wolf]

this is the watch i have. 3 in 26 years http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___96627

[ChinMusic]

I am looking for a good tough waterproof watch for hiking. I am looking for one that has altitude, miles traveled, thermometer, ....gps, compass would be a plus. Where should I look for the best watches? What do you use?......I am looking to speed around $300

http://www.rei.com/product/823521/su...h-glacier-gray

The Suunto Core and you will have a dollar left over. Actually if you take advantage of REI's 20% coupon you will have almost $60.

[Wise Old Owl]

Get a timex, $25.00

Hey get a timex - not! that's throwing your money away... from experience - these cheap china made Timex are nothing but problems... I had three in one year before giving up. - junk.

87591.jpgHere is the $49 dollar offender.....http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___87591

[HiKen2011]

Hey get a timex - not! that's throwing your money away... from experience - these cheap china made Timex are nothing but problems... I had three in one year before giving up. - junk.

Again, get a timex! For the money you can't beat the watch! LW had 3 in 26 yrs, me.........about the same

[hikerboy57]

Hey get a timex - not! that's throwing your money away... from experience - these cheap china made Timex are nothing but problems... I had three in one year before giving up. - junk.

my $25 timex ironman is still going after 3 years. and really, when it fails, I might invest another $25. i like having a watch because clouds or no clear view of the horizon doesnt really help too much. I also like to know that its 2am or 5am in the morning when I rouse from sleep.As far as altimeters, I climbed garfield at the end of a very long day with a guy that would announce our altitude every 10 minutes, it was maddening.("just another 637 feet to go!")

[Wise Old Owl]

Yes I exspected so much - guys - you get what you pay for.... You don't need one.

[johnnybgood]

I don't own a fancy watch but also have no desire to track mileage,elevation gain/loss,etc. Heck, I don't wear a watch unless I'm hiking and I certainly don't need anything expensive.

[Lone Wolf]

Hey get a timex - not! that's throwing your money away... from experience - these cheap china made Timex are nothing but problems... I had three in one year before giving up. - junk.

87591.jpgHere is the $49 dollar offender.....http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___87591

i got more experience. timex is fine

[ChinMusic]

I was SOOOooooo expecting "It's just time"

[Lone Wolf]

I was SOOOooooo expecting "It's just time"

not when you need to get to the beer store and such before closin'

[Wise Old Owl]

Leash your Timex or Leave it at home!

[rjhouser]

Casio. Those watches are very affordable (I'm talking $12 for minimal models like the one I have - and they're light) and are very reliable. I have yet to see a $100 watch keep time better. Need an alarm? A nightlight? Perfect. Need 50 other nautical gauges and diving timers or what have you on trail? I think not.

[ljcsov]

Hey get a timex - not! that's throwing your money away... from experience - these cheap china made Timex are nothing but problems... I had three in one year before giving up. - junk.

87591.jpgHere is the $49 dollar offender.....http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___87591

I have a really sweet hiking Timex. A while back I bought one of the classic Timex's in the extra large face version. I swapped the stock band out for a self made paracord cobra braid. Pretty sweet.

[tuswm]

from what I have seen GPS watches are in constant need of being recharged. Am I wrong?

[Jersey Tim]

Suunto is a good choice of brand if you want all the bells and whistles. If you decide you don't, I've never owned a Timex that hasn't been an absolute trooper.

[Rocket Jones]

I carry a cheap Casio. It tells time, has an alarm, and the entire face lights up for night time checks. All I need.