Thermometer

[mstei4]

Does anyone carry a thermometer when in the backcountry? I think it would be nice to have as I dial in my gear, that way I have actual temps to compare ratings to. If you do do you use a cheap mercury type thermometer, a digital, something else? It would be nice to be able to record the lowest temp it hit during the night, maybe both inside and outside my shelter if possible

 

[Sled]

I spend a lot of time in inclimate conditions and feel like a thermometer would be good for meat care but otherwise useless. You need to know the "feels like" temp which is adjusted for wind chill and RH. You could look into a sling psychrometer if you want a wet bulb temp but it seems like a pita. Just look at the prior days weather history from nearby weather stations when you get back to cell service.

 

[WRM]

I got a tiny one from some supplier I bought from. Hang it on my shelter. Always spot on to what was on phone or inreach weather check.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I use a small rei one that is sized for a zipper pull basically. hangs outside my pack. It weighs next to nothing and is fairly accurate. Agree that ”feel” is far more important once you are in the woods.

 

[Highhuntin]

A lot of smart watches can measure actual temps, you have to take it off and set it aside to get it away from your body heat

 

[thegrouse]

I wear a Garmin Fenix 5 plus, I then purchased a Garmin Tempe sensor. I think it was around 30 bucks or so. I clip it on my bag when hunting. It pairs with my watch. Overnight I leave it outside the tent. It shows the current temp and the 24hr high and low temp. This is useful when evaluating my sleep system.

 

[mstei4]

Thanks, I’ll have to look into the watch thing, my wife wears one and we’re usually out together. I agree that’s it’s just one of many data points that contributes to how it feels, but temperature is a major one and its fairly easy to directly measure and record as I evaluate things