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The Brunton Atmospheric Data Center Summit is a pocket-sized unit that gives you an array of weather information, from wind speed to barometric pressure. Fickle weather and microclimates can wreak havoc on your backpacking, skiing, or climbing trip. The Brunton ADC Summit tracks the climate where you are and reports on an incredible array of conditions, including temperature, wind chill, wind speed, and barometric pressure. It even examines trends and then forecasts the coming 12-hours of weather. The ADC Summit features a storm alarm that goes off if the barometric pressure dropsa sweet feature if your view of incoming weather is blocked by the peak you're trying to summit. An altimeter alarm tells you when you've broken a set altitude as you stumble up a Colorado Fourteener, and a ski run counter is a fun feature to have on the slopes. Standard features like time, day, and date come included, along with a chronograph and race timer. (More)
This handy pocket-size book provides all the crucial information you need to stay alive in the wild or in an emergency condition closer to home. From preserving food to making tools and finding your way back to civilization, Survival Tips covers every potential life-threatening situation a survivor might encounter. Broadly organized by climate and terrain to cover survival at sea, in the desert, in the Arctic, in the mountains, and in the tropics, this book contains 150 invaluable tips that just might save your life-or that of someone you care about. In each case, the problem for the survivor is highlighted and expert solutions are offered. Topics covered include: how to make a fire; how to rescue someone from drowning; what to do in case of a natural disaster; and how to signal for help. Clear diagrams make the tips easy to follow. Survival Tips also offers expert and straightforward advice on what to eat; how to find or build shelters; preparing and equipping yourself for disasters; how to treat i (More)
The eTrex Summit HC is Garmin's latest, pocket-sized GPS navigator with a barometric altimeter that pinpoints your precise altitude, and its built-in electronic compass provides bearing information even while you're standing still The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) makes its already-accurate positioning data even more reliable, so your position is easily found Features: Download details from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products Fast, USB computer connection so you can transfer waypoints and other data to your computer eTrex Summit HC?s basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines Summit HC also includes 24 MB of internal memory, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Waterproof, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water 256-color, sunlight-readable display Specifications: Weight with batteries: 55 ounces Unit dimensions: 42 x 22 x 12 inches Display size: 13 x 17 (More)
The eTrex Summit HC is Garmin's latest, pocket-sized GPS navigator with a barometric altimeter that pinpoints your precise altitude, and its built-in electronic compass provides bearing information ev (More)