Highgear TrailDrop

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The TrailDrop is a compass made by Highgear. It has an average rating of 1 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Highgear Trail Drop (Spring 2008) Specifications for the Trail Drop by High Gear: Weight: 2.5oz (70.9g) Dimensions: 3-1/8in. x 1-3/4in. x 3/4in. (7.9 x 4.5 x 1.9cm) Key Functions: Compass: Digital compass Displays bearing in degrees and cardinal points Resolution 1 degrees with 16 cardinal points Adjustable declination Leveling bubble for increased accuracy User option for single or continuous reading 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 Chronograph with lap/split time measurement Timer: Maximum time range 24hr Countdown timer with stop, repeat, and up function Key Features: EL backlight system Water resistant 10m Consumer serviceable battery (2 SR1120W)"

From CampSaver.com:
"The High Gear Trail Drop Digital Electronic Compass is one handy piece of equipment.Attach this baby to your pack, jacket or pants for instant data -- time, temperature and direction -- essential information for your outdoor adventure.Weighing in at a mere 1 ounce, and yet water resistant and durable, the HighGear TrailDrop wont weigh you down.Plus, the handy ring attachment makes it a snap to clip to just about anything."

From REI:
"Loaded with useful outdoor features, this fob-style instrument keeps you on course and up to date! Digital compass with leveling bubble displays direction in 1° increments; adjustable declination compensates bearing to true north. Inset temperature sensor digitally displays current temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Ergonomic shape and soft grip surface make it easy to hold; easily attaches to keychain. Multi function sportwatch features include: time, month, date, weekday plus 12- or 24-hour format, two time zones and auto calendar to the year 2029. Chronograph feature has 24-hour format with 1/100-second resolution, lap/split times, countdown timer with stop, repeat and up function. Two daily alarms with hourly chime. Three-second backlight for low-light conditions. Water resistant to 33 feet (10 meters)."

From Backcountry.com:
"The HighGear TrailDrop is a featherweight digital compass with a host of useful extras, including a thermometer and chronograph. The TrailDrop's negligible one ounce weight hangs effortlessly from your pack, jacket, or belt loop with its handy webbing-key ring attachment. When ready for use, it reliably points you on your way with a leveling bubble, 1-degree resolution, adjustable declination, and 16 direction pointers. And you won't want to find yourself outside the TrailDrop's 0.1-degree resolution temperature range: from 4F to 131F! The backlit face also contains several alarms, time with double time zones, date and day, a timer, and a chronograph with laps and splits. It's just as useful at the track as it is deep in the backcountry. Should you drop it poolside or fording a glacial stream, the TrailDrop remains secure with its 10-meter water resistancy."

User Reviews

TrailDrop
Reviewed by Ed Grant, Mar 23, 2008

"The batteries fail after a few minutes of operation and are unattainable for a reasonable price. I replaced three sets for $4.99 each. I would have saved my money if I had read the reviews before buying!"

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TrailDrop
Reviewed by Robby, May 30, 2007

"The compass kept losing calibration. The thermometer was never within 10 degrees. I carried it as a watch until the batteries ran out and then came the worst surprise: you need a jewelers screwdriver to open the case, you need to destroy the guts to get the old batteries out AND replacement batteries are virtually unobtainable. A waste of money. Never again!"

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TrailDrop
Reviewed by Sailingfrog, Oct 10, 2006

"I purchased this product from REI in hopes of having a decent watch/compass. I was elated to find there where additional features like a temp gauge. This temp gauge was not critical to my purposes, but I decided to check its accuracy anyway. To my supprise it did not work at all."

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TrailDrop
Reviewed by runsfearless, Jun 07, 2006

"I would have derived more benefit from this thing if I ate the $35 or the "TrailDrop," which is the right name for it, because it should be dropped after stepping foot on a trail.

It was incredibly inaccurate, impossible to use, and broke after an hour of trying to stand level and still enough to get a reading."

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TrailDrop
Reviewed by Bradz, Apr 05, 2006

"Junk temp and compass way off, adjustment functions do not work per manual. Unit very to use, impossible with gloves. Buttons not labeled. Not the least bit water resistant. Don’t waste your money."

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