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Highgear Adventure Tool

Item # 783623

$21.00

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This compact High Gear adventure tool combines 7 backcountry tools into 1 lightweight package.

  • Great for any outdoor activity from hiking to kayaking
  • Features a bright LED light, compass, digital thermometer, digital clock, safety whistle, signal mirror and a 2x magnifying glass
  • Includes a breakaway lanyard and 2 user-replaceable CR1616 batteries

Imported.

Item 783623

Highgear Adventure Tool Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 ounce
Dimensions4.25 x 1.5 x 0.75 inches
Increments6 degrees
Declination adjustmentNo
Liquid filledYes
Sighting MirrorNo
ClinometerNo
Magnifying lensYes

Highgear Adventure Tool Customer Reviews

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Highgear Adventure Tool
 
3.3

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Apr

12

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Good but slightly underwhelming

By Prad Bitt

from Fort Collins, CO

Pros

  • As advertised
  • Light

Cons

  • No altimeter
  • No back light

Best Uses

  • Bike Mounted
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • In car

Comments about Highgear Adventure Tool:

It's okay for being "non-tech". If this thing had a back light and an altimeter it would be a steal instead of 'slightly underwhelming'. Realistic usable features are the compass, light and thermometer. Decide if this what you're needs are when considering purchasing this unit. I'll probably Velcro it to a shoulder strap or waist belt on my backpack. Battery life remains to be seen.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan

29

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Never lost

By pokey69ucb

from Emeryville, CA

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Highgear Adventure Tool:

      the best thing about this thing is the light. I use it every-time when I am on the trail and it is convenient to have an extra compact light just in case. It is durable also I have dropped it a couple of times and it still works

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      8

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Great Tool Cool Features BUT...

      By Tyko

      from New Mexico

      Pros

      • Bright LED Light
      • Compass Good Damping
      • Form w Function
      • Useable Features

      Cons

      • Actual Size "BIG"
      • No Display Backlight
      • Temp Reading Slow
      • Time Changes Easily NoLoc
      • Whistle Blows

      Best Uses

      • 1-2 Day Camping Trips
      • Packing Lite
      • Travel

      Comments about Highgear Adventure Tool:

      Here are the CONS: Time/ Clock has no lockout protection, the Hr & Min buttons if pressed will change the time setting easily.

      Temperature readings are slow, I waited more then 15 minutes to get a temp, constant on might give you a current reading. But turning on the tool and expecting an immediate reading will not happen, you will have to wait.

      Holding down MODE will turn ON & OFF the display protecting the time setting from accidentally being changed but you will have to wait a long while before you get a TEMP.

      The compass is great because it's damping fluid allows it to point you north quickly and with good accuracy. But north could have been treated with some sort of glow markings for night time or evening readings.

      No loop for clips to latch on to just two small holes for the lanyard to loop , there should have been at lease a loop for adding a split ring or snap clip.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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