An innovative and versatile handheld altimeter, the Highgear ATF8 enables you to clip it on, flip it up, and read it anywhere. Designed to be ergonomic and low-profile, the ATF8, rides comfortably in the palm of your hand or attached to your pack. It also sits upright on a flat surface adding multiple ways to be viewed. Constructed entirely of ABS plastic, the ATF8 is extremely durable and lightweight, adding only ounces to your overall load.
The ATF8 is a multi-featured altimeter. Built utilizing the very successful Highgear Alterra/Aerial module, the ATF8 takes the guesswork out of determining your altitude, direction, and weather forecast. The features include an altimeter, barometer and digital compass, plus a thermometer, chronograph and ski chronograph. The ATF8 comes equipped with an EL backlight system, mineral glass lens and a user replaceable battery.
About Highgear Highgear was born in the Appalachian Mountains in 1999, when outdoor enthusiast Mike Hosey had a vision to create his own unique line of compact and affordable outdoor navigational tools. Aiming to enhance customer's experience of the natural world, Highgear evolved significantly in 2001. Watches, hand-held navigational devices, and pedometers were added to the product base, while infusing the entire line with top-notch design. The people at Highgear are passionate about the outdoors and spend their time skiing Sugar Mountain, biking Bent Creek, hiking Pisgah National Forest, and paddling the French Broad River. All products are field tested and measured for durability, accuracy, and reliability. Then, hours are spent brainstorming on how to make improvements on intuitiveness, design, and function. The result is a line of high-performance tools that makes outdoor adventure easier and more fun.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I am hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail this year. Although I didn't start out with this unit I wish I had. I quickly learned I needed something to help me know the temperature, time altitude etc. in a all in one, easy to read, navigate and recalibrate unit The alarm is also a great addition and I use it everyday to remind me it's lunch time. Some hikers prefer the wrist version but not me, I wear sweat bands on my wrists so this would be in the way there. I prefer this unit and I hang it right in front of me on my pack for easy access. To me it's a must have on the trail for now on. I highly recommend this item.
