Highgear

Highgear

Highgear began in 1999, when outdoor enthusiast Mike Hosey set out to create a unique line of compact and affordable outdoor navigation watches and tools. Hosey was already an avid adventurer, having spent countless hours skiing at Sugar Mountain, mountain biking Bent Creek and hiking in the majestic Pisgah National Forest. With the goal of producing more convenient and functional wilderness watches and survival tools for outdoorsmen, Highgear came to full fruition in 2001 with a host of cutting edge, hand-held Highgear navigational devices, compasses, altimeter watches, pedometers, heart monitors and unique survival tools. Today, the innovators at Highgear spend hours brainstorming new ideas, making product improvements, and enhancing the functionality of their watches, radio flashlights and electronic navigation tools. The result has been the line of Highgear high-performance tools and multi-purpose watches that make outdoor life safer and more enjoyable. The result is Highgear.

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TechTrail by Highgear Altis Watch - Stainless Steel
 
Attractive and very accurate
By C.T.Verified Reviewer from New Hampshire on 06/29/2009
Pros:
Good Quality, Stylish
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Everyday, Sports
Describe Yourself:
Athletic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This altimeter watch is much better looking than many I've seen with the combination of a metal body and a moderate size (it does not stand out on my normal-sized wrists as the huge models from other manufacturers often do). However, the all-stainless-steel body is quite heavy. I have used the watch in the mountains in New Hampshire and Wyoming and found it to be very accurate, often erring less than 10 feet over the day, from elevations between 400 feet and 10,000 feet. One feature that I really like is the watch's ability to give a true barometer reading (adjusted to sea level) the way the airports / weather stations do. This is a boon for weather buffs like me. It also allows you to calibrate your altimeter even if you don't know your present altitude, if you have access to a nearby weather station's statistics. The only gripe I have about the watch is that the barometer/altimeter becomes inaccurate, by several hundred feet, when wet. I don't know if this is a feature common to these devices, but it happened both after wearing it in the shower and after a fall into deep slushy snow. In both cases the readings returned to normal after the watch dried out fully in a few hours. It was not affected by moderate rain showers.
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Highgear Smart Dynamo Emergency Radio-Flashlight-Cell Phone Charger
 
Not worth even sale price.
By -RBVerified Reviewer from Santa Clara, CA on 06/21/2009
Cons:
Cheap quality
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Does not come with enough cell phone connections. Difficult to find proper size connections for sizes not included. Poor quality all around. Sent mine back for refund.
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High Gear Enduro Max Sport Watch (For Men and Women)
 
attention to details
By give more, take lessVerified Reviewer from davidson on 06/14/2009
Pros:
Reliable, Stylish
Best Uses:
Sports
Describe Yourself:
Athletic, High End Shopper, Modern, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
this was a very inexpensive item compared to its competition, but it has the basic features of a sports watch with a stylish band and a modern look. my main watch i wear is a rolex. i like this because i can get it dirty and not worry too much about it. i don't think this watch would fit a petite woman's wrist despite being noted as a unisex product.
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TechTrail by Highgear Altis Watch - Stainless Steel
 
Top Quality
By kallaxVerified Reviewer from Sydney, NSW on 06/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Read, Good Quality, Reliable, Stylish
Best Uses:
Everyday, Formal, Travel
Describe Yourself:
High End Shopper, Modern, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Top quality product: the finish and feel is fantastic. Definitely in a class of its own for modern style.
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Highgear Smart Dynamo Emergency Radio-Flashlight-Cell Phone Charger
 
Good camping radio
By Mike from Northeast on 05/03/2009
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Difficult To Change Bulb
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I purchased the radio mainly for my son's camping trips. He likes to listen in his tent before sleeping. with this radio, he can listen without using a lot of battery, and if he leaves it on it will go off when the crank charge runs down. Included with the radio is recharge connection adaptors to fit Nokia, Samsung, LG and Motorola.
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Highgear Adventure Plus 7-in-1 Survival Tool - Flashlight, Compass, Thermometer
 
Small but good
By Dèche from Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. on 04/05/2009
Pros:
Compact, Lightweight, Tough
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Day trip, Mountaineering
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The rubber cover for the matches's pocket open to easyly. Coult let water to go in.
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Highgear Adventure Plus 7-in-1 Survival Tool - Flashlight, Compass, Thermometer
 
It is nice to have for just in case
By Lydia the Explorer from Michigan on 03/26/2009
Pros:
Compact, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Backpacking, General traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
What Is Your Gear Style:
Minimalist
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I think it is just a comfort to have, while traveling, hiking, climbing. I know its there if I need it.
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Highgear Loft Heart Rate Monitor, Watch, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer (For Men and Women)
 
Great performace for the money
By Sherpa JoshVerified Reviewer from Branford, CT on 03/17/2009
Pros:
Easy To Read, Good Quality, Reliable
Cons:
No real cons as of now
Best Uses:
Backcountry use, Everyday, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Athletic, Outdoors person, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Right out of the box the thermometer and barometer were spot on. The altimiter needs daily calibration, takes a second or two. Easy to read and extremely versitile display. I found it very easy to set up and use. The heart rate monitor chest band is suprisingly comforatable. Overall it's a great buy. I have recomended it to a bunch of like minded people without hesitation.
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Highgear Smart Dynamo Emergency Radio-Flashlight-Cell Phone Charger
 
IT IS A GOOD THING TO HAVE,THANK YOU
By E from PGH,PA on 03/02/2009
Pros:
Adjustable Beam, Bright, Durable, Stable
Cons:
NO SMALL NOKIA ATTACHMENT
Best Uses:
Day trip
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
EMERGENCY LIGHT
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TechTrail by Highgear Altis Watch - Stainless Steel
 
Great watch, good price.
By Happy wit the new watch!Verified Reviewer from Colorado on 02/25/2009
Pros:
Easy To Read, Good Quality, Reliable, Stylish
Cons:
Bulky, Needs frequent calibratio
Best Uses:
Everyday, Formal, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I use the watch daily and it works fine for most things. The weather, barometer and altimiter need frequent calibration to be accurate, but otherwise its great.
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