Highgear Alterra

Highgear Alterra

Average Rating: rated 2.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 7 Trailspace users

Description

The Alterra is an altimeter made by Highgear. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Campmor:
"Face diameter: 1.75" This ultimate high altitude wrist ware also measures speed, real time accumulated descent values and changing environmental conditions. Compass with dot matrix navigational graphics included. All displays are digital. Altimeter: Working range from 2303 ft. to 30,058 ft. (-702m to 9164 m). Current and accumulated altitude in ft. or m. Altitude resolution 3 ft (1m). Altitude range 1600 to 2950 ft (-500 to 9000m). Maximum altitude in ft. or m. Graphic altitude trend display. Altitude/Temperature display -10deg. C to +50deg. C or +14deg. F to +122deg. F. Rate of ascent and descent. Altitude alarm. Altitude logbook memory. Ski Chrono: Automatic ski chronograph. Auto stop when base altitude is reached. Calculates speed of descent. Time Chrono: 1/100 second chronograph with 50 laps/20 runs. Dual display time/split time. Chronograph memory remembers 20 individual runs and 50 total laps. Times for each lap and split with best and average laps time. Compass: Graphic navigation display with 360 compass bearing. 1 resolution. Declination adjustment. Barometer: Sea level and absolute pressure. Display in mbar, hPa, or inHg. 6 hour graphic barometric pressure trend display. Weather forecast. Thermometer: Working range +14deg. F to +122deg. F (-10deg. C to +50deg. C). Watch: Time/day/date/month with dual time zone. 12/24 hour format. Temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Dual daily alarm. Stainless steel navigation bezel. 3 seconds EL backlight. Water resistant to 5 ATM (50 meters). Mineral glass lens. Consumer serviceable battery (one CR2032)."

From Backcountry.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:
"FREE! Adventure Tool With the purchase of 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..Free shipping!"

From REI:
"Strap this powerful information center from Highgear to your wrist for instant access to elevation, direction, weather data and more. Oversize face of Alterra is easy to read; scroll-through graphic displays quickly guide you to the information you need. Ski Chrono calculates speed to base; altitude log book tracks average and total vertical gain/loss. Altimeter reports elevation in 1m (3 ft.) increments, range is from -2,303' to 30,058'; select feet or meter display. Barometer reports changing trends in the weather; 1mbar with 300 - 1,100-mbar resolution; weather forecaster. Digital thermometer reports temperature with 1° resolution, Fahrenheit or Celsius (min. 14°F - max 140°F). Digital compass accurately reports direction in 1° increments; adjustable declination. Watch features time in a 12- or 24-hour format. Stay on time! Tracks time in 2 time zones simultaneously; features 2 programmable alarms and a selectable hourly chime. Chronograph feature records 1/100-second resolution; 50 lap memory; stores run number, month/date, lap number, split, time and average lap. Backlighted for easy viewing in low light. Durable composite case and scratch-resistant mineral glass lens withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures. Water resistant to 50m (165 ft.). Closeout."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by Babs Schmerler, Oct 03, 2009

"This watch has a great log book, with graphs, and information on how much you ascended and descended during a climb.

I have had to send it back on two occasions. One due to the rubber around the face coming apart and again, a year latter when I developed an allergy to the watchband."

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rated 1.5 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by David Burdette, Jul 05, 2009

"I bought this watch in the summer of 2006 from the nearest REI store from my house, which was over 80 miles away. I liked the features and the look of the watch.

Unfortunately, pieces of the watch (the name plate and cover on the backlight button, etc) began to fall off soon after I purchased it."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by Justin M Bardwell, May 08, 2009

"I purchased this watch in January 2008 for a deployment to Iraq. I looked at every high end watch you can spit out, and in the end I bought this one because for the price it did come with a digital compass. For around the same price I could have gotten a few other watches that were available."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by Dylan, Oct 10, 2008

"I received this as a gift at Christmas 2005. It was used in mountain biking, road biking, hiking, adventure racing, and worn daily to work.

Within the 1st 4 months of ownership the metal plates at the top and bottom of the watch either fell off or were loose enough to fall off."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by niyaeva, Jun 08, 2007

"Broke within 3 months, most of which was non-use. Customer service was more into placating. Best off spending $$ anywhere else!!!"

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rated 3 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by B, Nov 27, 2006

"Great features and easy to use. Only problem was I had the watch for about three days when the backlight button just fell off. This was only used around town. I will say that I was disappointed with this considering the short time used and now no backlight on a 150 dollar watch."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Alterra
Reviewed by mheitland, Mar 17, 2006

"Let me first say I really dig this watch. As with all wrist altimiter watches, consistant updating is required to maintain accuracy. The watch looks nice, is comfortable and has a good amount of features for your average joe alpine guy.

Now for the problem."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Alterra at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
HighGear Alterra Altimeter Watch$99.97Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Alterra Altimeter Watch$127.96Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:
HighGear Alterra Graphite Watch$140.00Buy Now
HighGear Alterra Shadow Watch$140.00Buy Now

REI
Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout$99.93Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Alterra Multi Function Watch$149.95Buy Now