Highgear Alterra
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Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users
Description
The Alterra is an altimeter made by Highgear. It has an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Highgear Alterra Watch (Spring 2008) - Free 2-Day Air Shipping on all Watches $149+ The Alterra by High Gear is the ideal watch for those who travel out of bounds. The Alterra has all the features of the Aerial, plus a compass to find your way. Specifications: Weight: 2oz (56.7g) Key Functions: Altimeter: Digital altimeter Working range from -2,303ft to 30,058ft (-702m to 9,164m) Current, Accumulated and Maximum altitude in ft or m Altitude resolution 3ft (1m) Graphic altitude trend display Altitude/Temperature display Rate of ascent and descent Altitude alarm 10 Altitude log book memories with log date, average-ascent and descent, total-ascent and descent, number of hills and total time Barometer: Digital barometer Sea level pressure and absolute pressure displays in both mbar/Pa and in Hg Resolution 1mbar (0.05inHg) working range 300mbar to 1100mbar (8.16inHg to 32.48inHg) Graphic barometer display Weather forecast Barometer/Temp display Compass: Digital compass Graphic compass display with 360 degrees compass bearing 1 degrees resolution Adjustable declination Ski Chrono: Input current altitude and base altitude, start chrono / chrono auto stops when base altitude is reached Calculates speed of descent Thermometer: Digital thermometer Resolution 0.1 degrees in degrees F and degrees C Working range +14 degrees F to +140 degrees F (-10 degrees C to +60 degrees C) Watch: Time/Day/Date/Month with Dual Time Zone 12 or 24 hour format Time/Temp display Dual daily alarm Hourly chime Chrono: Resolution 1/100 second with maximum time range 24hr 00min 00sec Maximum 50 laps/20 runs Times for each lap and split with best and average laps' time Key Features: EL backlight system Mineral glass lens Water resistant 5Om Low battery indicator Consumer serviceable battery (1 CR2032)"
From RockCreek:
"The Alterra Altimeter by HighGear is a stylish and smart altimeter that can be used for most any endeavor. With its lightweight and sleek design, you could trail run, hike, even ski with it. This little machine has so many features to describe, we will just have to list what the Alterra can do for you in the outdoors. Altimeter+ Digital altimeter+ Working range from -2,303ft to 30,058ft (-702m to 9,164m)+ Current, Accumulated and Maximum altitude in ft or m+ Altitude resolution 3ft (1m)+ Graphic altitude trend display+ Altitude/Temperature display+ Rate of ascent and descent+ Altitude alarm+ 15 Altitude log book memories with log date, average-ascent and descent, total-ascent and descent, number of hills and total time.+ 3 Altitude Presets for quick calibration Barometer+ Digital barometer+ Sea level pressure and absolute pressure displays in both mbar/hPa and inHg+ Resolution 1mbar (0.05inHg) working range 300mbar to 1100mbar (8.16inHg to 32.48inHg) + Graphic barometer display+ Weather forecast+ Barometer/Temp display Compass+ Digital compass+ Graphic compass display with 360 compass bearing+ 1 resolution+ Adjustable declination Thermometer+ Digital thermometer+ Resolution 0.1 in F and C+ Working range +14 F to +122 F (-10 C to +50 C) Ski Chrono+ Input current altitude and base altitude, start chrono / chrono auto stops when base altitude is reached+ Calculates speed of descent Chronograph+ Resolution 1/100 second with Maximum time range 24hr 00min 00sec+ Maximum 50 laps/20 runs+ Times for each lap and split, with best and average laps time Watch+ Time/Day/Date/Month with Dual Time Zone+ 12 or 24 hour format+ Time/Temp display + Dual daily alarm+ Hourly chime+ EL backlight system+ Mineral glass lens+ Water resistant 5Om+ 2.8 oz+ Consumer serviceable battery (1 CR2032"
From OEGear.com:
"The High Gear Alterra Altimeter Watch is a wrist mounted computer for tracking fun. Whether trail running, skiing, climbing or mountain biking, this High Gear watch keeps track of your progress. An altimeter with Ski Chrono function automatically calculates your total vert and speed of descent, and then saves the info so you can rub it in to your friends. For runners there is a 50 lap chronograph and split timer that remembers the fastest laps and average times. Despite its high-tech features, the Alterra Altimeter doesn't forget that it's an outdoor adventure watch. It is loaded with dual time zone functions, multiple alarms, a barometer, thermometer, and compass. The Alterra Altimeter Watch is a serious piece of equipment that provides the vital info you need to get the most out of an epic day in the mountains."
From CampSaver.com:
"20% off Coupon Available! The HighGear Alterra watch with all the features youll ever need.Features include: Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Thermometer, Ski Chrono, Watch, Crono and more.Comes in Shadow, Graphite and Cotta."
User Reviews
Alterra
Reviewed by niyaeva, Jun 08, 2007
Alterra
Reviewed by B, Nov 27, 2006
Alterra
Reviewed by mheitland, Mar 17, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Alterra at 10 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Alterra Altimeter Watch | $143.99 | Buy Now |
 CampSaver.com 2 purchase options: | HighGear Alterra Graphite Watch | $127.20 | Buy Now |
| HighGear Alterra Shadow Watch | $127.20 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek | Alterra | $169.95 | Buy Now |
 REI | Alterra Multi-Function Watch | $170.00 | Buy Now |
 OEGear.com | Highgear Alterra Watch | $124.79 | Buy Now |
 EMS | Alterra Altimeter Watch, Graphite | $170.00 | Buy Now |
 Gear for Adventure | Alterra Multi Function Watch | $149.95 | Buy Now |
 Beyond Outside | High Gear Alterra | $149.95 | Buy Now |
 GearTrade 2 purchase options: | Alterra Watch Alterra Black/Gray, Fair (Closeout) | $49.13 | Buy Now |
| Alterra Watch Alterra Bone Excellent (Closeout) | $54.09 | Buy Now |
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