Best Hammock themometer .. Thoughts

[Ragabash]

[QUOTE=markr6;1577576]Another vote for the AcuRite 00318 (number varies slightly per color). Simple hi/low/current temp. Lightweight.




That's the one I have. Claims to be accurate to -4°F. That gets me through most of the year.

[Hobopelican]

The data can be set to download to you phone automatically whenever it is connected or manually when you hit a button. You also have the option to watch the real-time temperature plot on your phone in the every few seconds resolution. The radio on the device can be turned on and off to save battery of you're not wanting to connect to it all the time.

That is sounding good! Drop one in my pack and one on my ridge line....I may PM you for more info. Thanks!

[gfortune]

That is sounding good! Drop one in my pack and one on my ridge line....I may PM you for more info. Thanks!

I was thinking the same thing. The details I'd like to see most are 1) Weight 2) Cost.

Edit: I'm also considering http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140UC9XQ (Inkbird brand) as a lightweight fairly cheap temp/humidity monitor for warmer temps. It only goes down to 23 degrees, but that will cover most if not all my use cases personally. It is also feather light and does both temp and humidity. Sadly, it does not log like some of the other ideas posted, but at least it holds min/max.

[Mouseskowitz]

I was thinking the same thing. The details I'd like to see most are 1) Weight 2) Cost.

Here is some more data. The site says 10g but my scale said 9g, not sure where the 9.5oz comes from. Looking back at my records it was $26 plus $13.60 shipping from England. I think the shipping was flat rate and didn't matter how many units you got. I think they will give you a break on the unit price if you order 10 or more. Things could be a little different now since they have more than just the temp model out now. You'll have to email them to get the current prices. Mine just malfunctioned when I pulled it out to weigh it. Let me see what kind of response I get from the company before I whole heartily endorse this gadget.

[WV]

I've used the Acu-Rites, with some success, but I've seen units fail, too. The case isn't watertight, and if you hang it from your suspension it acts as a drip line. They are worth the money, though. Hedge your bets and get two. It's very comforting to have two small thermometers that agree with each other. You can also use one inside your hammock sock at night and one outside.

Sometimes I use a kitchen instant read thermometer, CDN model DTQ 450X. It's calibrated by putting it in ice water, so I figure it's good for checking temperature of snow when deciding which ski wax to use.

[LuvmyBonnet]

Accurites do the job. I use the cheap $6 one and it has worked well for over a year. I also have the version with the remote wifi module so you can get a reading outside and inside the hammock.

[Floridahanger]

Had my Accu-rite for 3 years before battery died. Replaced the button battery and good to go. I did pull the battery when not in use the 1st year. Also, I reset the 24 hour timer by pulling and replacing the battery at around 3 pm before a trip to get the most of daily temp range.

I had dropped it off my car a few years ago. It slid across the road to the other side. Cracked the case a little but no other damage. Not bad for $6 thermometer.

[jcdflint]

I got one at Walmart ! (even though I hate Walmart..lol) Working good so far !

[Scarecrow]

I tested an Acu-Rite from Home Depot (this one here), but found the readings to be inconsistent. If the unit I had was able to be calibrated so that I could get a more accurate reading, I would've kept it. Instead, I returned it, and ordered the Ambient Weather WS-70 from Amazon. Out of the box, it was more accurate than the Acu-Rite, and I was able to calibrate it to dial it in even better.
http://amzn.com/B00X4XVKAO

[OneClick]

I dropped and broke this one (from one of the links I posted on page 2):



But the second one I bought works just as well.