Small thermometer

TedV · Sep 2, 2003

Does anyone know a good small (analogue) thermometer for camping/outdoor use?

I'm not looking for the coin/button size wristband types, or the 1" long thermometers on some compasses that range from -50c to +50c, but something more serious, where you can tell if it's 21c or 22c, instead of 'somewhere between 20c and 30c'...

All help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Bagheera · Sep 2, 2003

Ted,

The supermarket chain Aldi sold some time ago a small radio controlled travel/alarm clock sized about 2.5" by 3" by 2/3" thick and besides synchronizing with the German atomic clock signal it also has a built in digital thermometer that I checked against our very accurate thermostat thermometer and it was very accurate.

I'm not sure if they still sell the radio controlled alarmclock but it's very nice and only cost 8 or so.

Best Scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera

TedV · Sep 2, 2003

Bagheera, Thanks.
I do have that clock ( or one very similair )
I'm looking however for a smaller 'old-fashioned' one.

Groeten,

Bagheera · Sep 2, 2003

Ted,

If you rally want to be accurate go for the Pen-Shaped Pocket Thermometer that you can find here:

http://www.fluesystems.com/thermometer/pocket_thermometer.htm

For 12 BP + postage you'll be accurate between temperatures from -49.9° C to +199.9° C which should be more then enough for camping

Best Scouting wishes,

Bagheera

TedV · Sep 2, 2003

Thanks, but I was thinking about something to see how cold it is at night, not to see if the roastbeef is 'done' on the BBQ

There most be a nice 1"-1.5" brass round thermometer somewhere?

Bagheera · Sep 3, 2003

Hi Ted,

Not really brass and 1.5" but it could be used to make your own one:

http://www.mkwebdesign.nl/allforkoi/products/index.php?cat=4

Look for the small thermometer Euro 7,-

Cheers,

Bagheera

Bagheera · Sep 3, 2003

Hi Ted,

Not really brass and 1.5" but it could be used to make your own one:

http://www.mkwebdesign.nl/allforkoi/products/index.php?cat=4

Look for the small thermometer Euro 7,-

Cheers,

Bagheera

Peter Atwood · Sep 3, 2003

Check FAO Schwartz website. A couple of years ago I picked up a really cool K9 Dog Tag combo clock and thermometer that you can wear around your neck. It has a backlight. Comes in several clear plastic colors and seems fairly reliable.

narco99 · Sep 4, 2003

try these guys:

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?stat=7889&langId=-1&storeId=8000&textQuery=thermometer