Joseph Minton

Novice I

What is the best watch for hiking under $200?

April 08, 2011 1:15 PM PDT · Flag · 7 answers

Tony Ford

Novice II

Highgear AltiForce Watch for Men - Black/Gray

The AltiForce Watch from Highgear is for the outdoorsman who wants a precision timepiece. This ultimate high-altitude wrist-top computer provides real time accumulated ascent and descent values, changing environmental conditions and vertical speed... read more...

The poor man's Suunto wrist top computer. I love mine and I spent two weeks researching before buying it. This watch even gives you barometric warning when a storm is brewing, plus altimeter, thermometer and chrono. Looks pretty damn cool as well. On the plus side you can change your own battery, something you can't do with most of the high end altimeter watches.

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Reply · Send thanks · posted 1 year ago · 11 people agree

6 points posted by Curtis J.

HAH this is the one I was going to suggest to you as well! this is a great watch! I like that it tells you your elevation which I find amazing how much a watch can know. There are better watches such as the pathfinder watches that run at about $230 but this is the runner up to those!

1 points posted by Jason Liechman

yeah same here. I like this watch a lot, it comes in handy all the time and I think the look is pretty cool. It is the beauty with the brains.

Amy Bell

Specialist I

Timex Men's T45581 Expedition E-Instruments Tide Temperature and Co...

Timex Men's T45581 Expedition E-Instruments Tide Temperature and Compass Watch

Stainless steel case with a black rubber strap. Bi-directional bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and index hour markers. Luminiscent hands and hour markers. Date display at the 6 o'clock position. Quartz movement. Scratch resistant mineral cry... read more...

Reply · Send thanks · posted 361 days ago · 8 people agree

Sebastian Smith

Practitioner III

Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch

Set a course for adventure every day you wear this Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor men's digital watch (model PAG40B-2V), which includes a built-in digital compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. The digital compass displays 16 directions a... read more...

When I was looking for a good survival watch, others I tried before I found this one were not calibrated right and were off when it came to the barometer, altimeter and even the temp. They were also crazy expensive! So far I have no complaints about this one. Its been dead on when I went hiking and even let me know if I had a fever coming on, kinda weird but accurate on all sensors. Highly recommended . 1 year warranty just in case you aren't pleased, but I doubt you won't be pleased.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 360 days ago · 7 people agree

Dave Bauduy

Practitioner III

Casio Men's PAG240-1BCR Pathfinder Amazon Triple Sensor Solar Digit...

Casio Men's PAG240-1BCR Pathfinder Amazon Triple Sensor Solar Digital Watch

Constantly evolving and improving the Pathfinder lineup, Casio introduces the PAG240, a welcome upgrade to the legendary PAG40. The new PAG240 has all the same great Triple Sensor functionality you've come to love in its predecessor, but now it's ... read more...

Casio continues to amaze me with its innovation and creation. This is my favorite sports watch. I use it hunting, hiking, and camping. It has a great large LCD screen with navigational and atmospheric data. It's solar powered, has a compass, altimeter, thermometer, and many timers. It's been the most useful watch I've ever had the pleasure of owning. I would recommend it to any outdoor enthusiast.

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Tim Wilson

Enthusiast II

Swiss Army 24379

Case: Synthetic Case, Attachment: Leather/Nylon Strap Rated: 10Atm(100meters/330 Feet) Crystal: Mineral Crystal Movement: Analog Quartz read more...

This watch is classic, you can not go wrong with it. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it is amazing quality and can double as an everyday watch. I recently bought a new strap for this watch because I have owned it for so long, looks even better now.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 353 days ago · 1 person agrees

Cheri Contreras

Specialist I

Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch

I plan on buying my hubby this one for his b-day and for summer time when we go hiking and on all sorts of adventures. This is listed most reliable, so I'm going for that.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 360 days ago

Sam Brownstone

Practitioner III

Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch

I got this for my man and it is so user friendly. Theres a lot that comes with these types of watches and for someone that doesn't like to read all instructions, this was easy for him to figure out fairly quickly. He now like to volunteer the temp, time, etc.. to everyone, he feels special. lol

Reply · Send thanks · posted 360 days ago

Voting Summary

1.	Highgear AltiForce Watch for Men - Black/Gray	34% agree
2.	Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Senso...	28% agree
3.	Timex Men's T45581 Expedition E-Instruments Tid...	25% agree
4.	Swiss Army 24379	5% agree
5.	Casio Men's PAG240-1BCR Pathfinder Amazon Tripl...	5% agree