Mountaineering, rock climbing and sky-diving are sports in which an altimeter watch could prove useful. If you are prone to high-altitude sickness, then it might be lifesaving for you to monitor your bodies reaction as you gain altitude. Some altimeter watches can also be used to help measure changes in barometric pressure, which can be used to help predict upcoming weather changes, up to a day in advance.
Instructions
1. Make a list of functions that are important for your altimeter watch to have. Some examples might include elevation range, chronograph, water resistance, barometer, stored memory, heart rate monitor, GPS, thermometer or compass. You might also want to include a list of priorities, such as price, weight, functions, analog versus digital, size of the watch and used versus new. This helps to provide a bearing while you compare and contrast different watches. You might want to sort your list of priorities and functions in a checklist format for each watch that you consider for purchasing.
2. Use a computer with Internet access to research the companies and reviews of specific altimeter watches. Outdoor equipment is often put through a lot of dramatic environmental conditions and can easily fail or become broken. Make sure the company that you purchase your watch from is reputable and has a good return policy. Read reviews, both from other outdoor enthusiasts as well as professionals (See References) about each watch that you are considering.
3. Test each altimeter watch if you have access to an outdoor sporting goods store. Test the comfort factor of the watch and ease of pushing buttons. If you plan on wearing gloves while using your watch, bring the gloves to see how pushing the buttons and using the multiple functions of the watch work with your gloves. You might also want to test the night glow function of the watch to see whether it is bright enough and readable. Each watch might have a different comfort factor, as well as how it forms to your wrist. If you have small, slender wrists, then you might need to try on multiple watches before finding the one that fits you the best.
4. Purchase your altimeter watch and try it out. Wearing it around town will help you to get a better feel for the comfort and functions of the watch, enabling you to figure out with more precision what you like or don't like about it. Before using the watch on a high-adventure expedition, return it for another altimeter watch if you find that the first one isn't to your liking.
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