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Altimeters

Altimeters for hikers and walkers

Altimeters have been used regularly by mountaineers for a number of years, but the latest type of electronic altimeters, of a size and shape similar to a man’s wristwatch has now meant that the instrument is easier to use and has become more popular with walkers and climbers. An altimeter is essentially a barometer, measuring altitude by sensing air pressure changes. The altitude measured can indicate the distance you have travelled vertically or how near you are to certain map contour lines. Like a barometer, the altimeter can also help in predicting weather. Wrist model altimeters will often have thermometers, clocks and alarms or tendency graphs – these latter record changes over time and are good for predicting weather changes.

There are several factors that affect the accuracy of the altimeter: the differences in composition of the air (mainly differences in humidity. That is, the amount of water vapour held in the atmosphere) leading to barometric drift, and also affected by temperature changes. The altimeter will register for the same height change a greater pressure change during cold conditions than it will under higher temperatures. As the altimeter works by converting the pressure changes it measures into height change it will record a greater height under cold conditions than under hot ones even though the height ascended will be the same. Better quality altimeters allow the user to enter differences in temperature to make the readings more accurate.

There is a range of electronic altimeters and associated electronic components available for the measurement of altitude and pressure not all of them of huge cost. For example, there are several clever hi-tech instruments such as the Casio G shock wrist instrument, which orients itself to the country you are in, is solar powered and has altimeter, barometer and thermometer functions for around £130.

GPS, Adventure Equipment

Essential GPS for adventurers

GPS – Global Positioning System has become a major must-have resource for mountaineers and walkers and anyone that like going off the beaten track. The GPS is a radio receiver that sense signals from special satellites orbiting the earth in order to track your location. These instruments work just about anywhere on the planet and [...]

Hydration Bladder

Looking after your hydration systems

Hydration systems (technospeak for water carriers) are pretty essential gear for most outdoor activities and many folks find out the hard way that they don’t look after themselves, and unless you fancy drinking water from a carrier teeming with bacteria and mould you will need to keep your drinking carrier and water bottles clean. There’s [...]

Bear Grylls

More Adventuring equipment

There are long lists of equipment designed for people who are going off the beaten track and sometimes famous adventurers design and market their own. For example, Bear Grylls compact fire starter is just the basic tool that works without fuel and is small enough to take anywhere. This canny and brilliantly conceived equipment consists [...]

Activities

A young woman jumps for joy while snowshoeing.

Starting Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is becoming more and more popular as a winter activity because anyone can do it without years of lessons and it opens up winter activities away from the piste. It is fairly easy to choose snowshoes because there are only a few different sizes for each different use. There are snowshoes designed for women, [...]

The Store’s Featured Products

Aerolite 700 Sleeping Bag

Mummy shaped sleeping bags have excellent insulation properties and this exclusive from Blacks is no different. The Aerolite 700 Sleeping Bag is made from lightweight ripstop fabric and has a small pack size.

Dare2b Boys Splutter Ski Jacket

The Boys Splutter Jacket, from Dare2b, is a groovy ski jacket built for the slopes. The Ared 5000 coated polyester fabric is waterproof, breathable and has a water repellent finish. The Splutter also features taped seams, a part polyester/part warm touch scrim lining, a concealed hood, detachable snowskirt and numerous pockets.

Dare 2b Girls Posey Ski Jacket

The Girls Posey Ski Jacket, from Dare 2b, is a fantastic waterproof and breathable ski jacket ideal for use in a variety of outdoor activities. The Girls Posey Top Ski Jacket features water repellent finish, concealed hood and taped seams to keep your kids dry and protected from the elements! This Girls Posey Top Ski [...]

Easy Camp Phantom 400 Tent 2013 GO

Easy Camp Phantom 400 Tent 2013 GO. 3-4 Man Tents. Phantom 400 Superior size dome tents for two who want that vital bit of extra room! The touring options are extended for those who either want more space – for themselves or more family members – or are intending longer breaks. A single inn …. [...]

Coleman Hampton Double Sleeping Bag Rectangle 220 x 150cm

Double-sized comfort for you and your companion, the Hampton Double offers luxury for couples at the campsite. A soft and sumptuous over-sized rectangular sleeping bag, it is built for individual comfort thanks to the large dimensions, supers…

Tog24 Women’s Bola Ski Jacket

The Women’s Bola Ski Jacket, from Tog24, is a quality jacket at an affordable price. Featuring a Milatex 5000 technology that is highly waterproof and breathable, The Bola also boasts a zip off hood, a powder skirt and a wrist pass pocket.

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