Suunto Lumi Olive Pack - Stainless - Positive Dial - Olive Rubber Strap SS014266000

In the Field: How high is the cabin? How much elevation have I gained on the trail? And how much have I gained since the last time I looked? These and other curiosities are answered with a simple turn of the wrist. If you’re on or near an obvious feature (like a ridge, trail or creek), you can use your current elevation to find your position on a topographic map. If you plan on climbing a slope to a certain elevation and then traversing, an altimeter is an ideal tool for staying on course. You can also use elevation to gauge your progress. The Suunto lumi displays elevation gained and lost between a given point (a trailhead or belay station) and your current position. Simplifying altimeter use, the Suunto lumi includes a unique start-from-zero function that eliminates the need for entering a reference altitude. With the single push of a button, the altimeter will begin tracking your ascent and descent.

Barometer: A veritable weather station on your wrist, the Suunto lumi barometer measures and records air pressure to help you predict changing conditions, from sunny skies to hair-bending electrical storms.

In the Field: Fleece or raingear? Onward ho or high-tail it back to the car? And, more importantly, do I really need the umbrella? These and other questions can be answered with a quick check of the Suunto lumi barometer. In general, low pressure brings inclement weather, while high pressure brings stability and clear skies. If you’ve arrived at camp and notice the pressure starting to plunge, it’s probably a good idea to secure the tent and crawl in. Likewise, if you’re on a climb, it would be a prudent to find shelter or retreat. When you’re hiking in a canyon or dense forest without views of the horizon, a barometer can “see” into the distance, keeping you posted of changes in air pressure that can lead to ugly weather. Even at home, the Suunto lumi barometer looks beyond office walls, skyscrapers and nearby hills to help you plan for upcoming activities.

Weather Trend Indicator: What’s the forecast? Check your wrist. The Weather trend Indicator shows the barometric history for the last three and six hours, helping you predict the weather with amazing accuracy. What’s more, it’s not a regional forecast posted earlier in the day, but rather, the most current information about the weather directly overhead, whether you’re hiking, biking or enjoying a cup of tea in the morning sun.

Storm Alarm: Setting up your tent in a downpour? Heading farther from shore as a storm gathers? Starting up a climb with thunderheads in the distance? The Suunto Storm Alarm can help you avoid these situations. Activated by a rapid drop in air pressure over a three-hour period, the Storm Alarm sounds and flashes, letting you know that something unpleasant is fast approaching.

Auto Barometer/Altimeter: An altimeter measures air pressure to determine altitude, while a barometer measures air pressure to determine barometric pressure. If you leave your watch in altimeter mode while hanging out at camp, an incoming low-pressure front will read as a gain in altitude. Thus, it’s important to choose the right mode for your activity: Altimeter for climbing, and barometer for hanging out at camp. the Suunto lumi makes it easy to manually choose the proper mode for your activity. The Suunto lumi features an automatic Alti/Baro mode that senses movement or lack thereof, switching between altimeter and barometer accordingly. When you’re climbing, it records changes in elevation. And when you stop to rest, it records changes in barometric pressure. A drop in air pressure while you’re sleeping under the stars will be recorded for what it really is: a change in barometric pressure, not altitude.

Compass: The digital compass on the Suunto lumi is a great tool for keeping track of direction while skiing, hiking or exploring a new city.

Parlez-Vous Francais? The Suunto lumi does French, as well as English, German and Spanish. You can easily select one of the four languages along with other personal preferences.