Reviews by User: bac3131663 (2)

I have the reverse display model, and while I've only owned the watch for about a month now, I'm finding it to be far more accurate and user-friendly than my High Gear Axis ever was. The one-touch Altimeter and Compass feature is fantastic, and when properly calibrated, have been very close (altimeter readings had a variance of about 100ft) to readings I've taken with a Garmin GPS unit. There are also a number of useful features for those willing to read the owners manual, such as an altimeter lock that allows for changes in barometric pressure to be measured independently of the altimeter while in that mode. This is useful for camping, where barometric pressure changes overnight might otherwise register changes in altitude. In response to an earlier review, if the print is too small in the accompanying manual, the Origo website has downloadable versions of manuals with much larger print. The reverse display model is very attractive in my opinion. However, it is slightly harder to read than a traditional display especially when there is glare on the face of the watch. For night use, the backlight function is bright and easy to read. The watch has a nice weight to where it doesn't feel heavy on the wrist, but isn't so light as to feel cheap, and the band (I don't agree that it is stiff at all) fits well, even on my skinny wrist. Although I cannot attest to the durability of the watch at this point, I would highly recommend this watch for anyone looking for a lightweight alti/compass.

I haven't had a chance to use these yet, since it's the dead of summer in California, but I thought it might be helpful to mention that the gloves run pretty small. I usually wear an XL in most gloves, but the XL in these is a little short for my hands. Other than that, the gloves appear to be pretty sturdy, and were a lot warmer than I'd expected. Since I haven't used them I obviously can't say anything for the performance, but they are Gore-Tex. So, if nothing else, at least they're guaranteed waterproof.