300 mile backpack trip...what's on the wrist?

[jacobwilson]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a watch to suit a tip down the John Muir Trail, about 300 miles in 3 weeks.
Someone in the G-Shock forum, where this post originally was, recommended that I place it here to get better recommendations.
The trip: There will be peaks and drops, I'll be on a trail pretty much the entire time.

Here's what I'd like to have, though not many of things are completely necessary.

• Alarms! Yes, please. A long alarm that is loud enough.
• No GPS needed, as size and weight constraints are important, and batteries.
• Solar would be nice, but as long as the quartz lasts, that's cool.
• A compass, obviously backup, but nice to have.
• ABC functions would be really nice (hence this post in this section)
• Water Resistance is nice, but I'm not gonna be swimming or diving, so I don't need crazy depth. But...always nice to have :]
• Accelerometer function, nice but not needed.
• And obviously something that is tough and won't break if banged up.

I'm 3 weeks away from graduating college and am obviously strapped for cash. The trip isn't for another year, so there's time to save more. But, seeing how secondary a lot of these functions are for the trip, I might go with something cheaper and sacrifice some functionality.

The PAG240 is a beautiful watch but at $200, it's a little expensive.

I also like the Tech4o Jet Traileader All-in-One Outdoor watch. It's got a ton of these features I've listed and it's available around $100.

Throw out your suggestions!!
Thanks in advanced!

[jacobwilson]

I think I'm gonna rule out the Tech4o watch. I've read a lot of reviews of people who simply stuck their hand in water and it completely ruined their watch, regardless of the WR rating.

Also, I found the PAG240 for about $163. So, that model is becoming more and more enticing.

Casio SGW300HD is a nice watch too at a really low price. But it doesn't have a compass, and a back up compass is more important to me that the other features.

Suunto Vector looks SICK. $200, more expensive than I'd like.

[bezgeo85]

Hello my friend, i really want to give you some advice but first i would like to know

• which are the must features,
• the money you want to give maximum
• any other preference (not nice to be, only must be according to your taste and budget)

[jacobwilson]

The only features I "must" have would be ABC, decent WR and alarms. Around $100 preferably.
I really like the PAG240 a lot and everything it offers. A cheaper version of that, maybe?

[bezgeo85]

The only features I "must" have would be ABC, decent WR and alarms. Around $100 preferably.
I really like the PAG240 a lot and everything it offers. A cheaper version of that, maybe?

Ok so now i can suggest you these:
1. I also like the prg240.

Its as good as other protreks are. There are some complains about the alarm low volume and the building quality. Not something to worry you, just something i think you should consider.
I also like the paw 2000

wich functionwise is the prg 240 but with radiosync and more slim and dressy design.
2. Timex ws4

is a good abc also, better logging and with the known superior function implementation timex has against casio ( at least i personal agree), you can find at low prices <100$. Not to mention the best illumination in watches the ''indiglo'' which stays on as long as you use ythe watch (when you activate the night mode). Absolutely perfect.

3. There is also a very reliable and cheap solution, the weathermaster http://www.go,i:63
, its a real bang for the buck and i think you should take a close look at it. If you dont like negative display i think there are some positive versions like this
or this .

A post you should check both for the watch and for My New ABC WeatherMaster Watch - Thanks to Cal.45!

Its really helpful.

Generally there many other models of many brands but i cant really trust something before i see some hand on reviews from the wus members. The ones i mentioned are all extensively used and tested and are totally trustful. Ofcourse there are different opinions but anyway check these and choose based on your real needs. And something last. I think you should really see the watch from close before you buy it just to make sure you really like it.

Now that i see my post i think that i posted too many pics but what is the worth of a post in wus if it doesnt have some pics??!!

[jacobwilson]

Wow. That's amazing. Thanks so much! I'll have to check out all of these watches!!

[PFUND28]

Ok, doesn't have a few of the features, but can take a hit, 2 alarms, stopwatch, 200m wr, etc...
Best part is it can be had for around $100

[jacobwilson]

Anyone have an recommendations for the Pathfinder PAG240T-7 vs the PAG240-1? The Titanium vs the Resin one.

[Sedi]

Anyone have an recommendations for the Pathfinder PAG240T-7 vs the PAG240-1? The Titanium vs the Resin one.

Only the bracelet is titanium on the "T" - the rest is the same - so I wouldn't bother paying the extra cash just for the bracelet. I don't like bracelets anyway - they are too uncomfy for me.

cheers, Sedi