Altimeters Articles & Videos

• Review of Altimeters

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• How to Choose a GPS Receiver

  Though you may have been using a GPS in your car for years, shopping for a GPS for hiking and outdoor use can offer some new challenges. You're now looking for some slightly different features and should compare accordingly. read more

• How to Account for Weather Conditions When Using an Altimeter

  You probably purchased your altimeter so that it could tell you exactly how high you are at any given moment, a useful feature when hiking, climbing and navigating. In reality, however, using an altimeter is a process of your telling the al… read more

• How to Calibrate an Altimeter

  While very handy, altimeters rely solely upon the changes in air pressure to provide altitude (lower air pressure = gain in altitude). Essentially, they are barometers that translate pressure changes into altitude gain or loss. This means t… read more

• How to Read an Altimeter

  An altimeter is a handy device that provides a reading of your altitude. It is a valuable tool for navigation as well as tracking vertical feet climbed or descended. You can use either a stand-alone altimeter or one built into a watch or ot… read more