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Brunton Summit Atmospheric Data Center

Hiking & Camping > Weather InstrumentsRated: *** by 5 reviews.

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The Brunton Atmospheric Data Center Summit is a pocket-sized unit that gives you an array of weather information, from wind speed to barometric pressure. Fickle weather and microclimates can wreak havoc on your backpacking, skiing, or climbing trip. The Brunton ADC Summit tracks the climate where you are and reports on an incredible array of conditions, including temperature, wind chill, wind speed, and barometric pressure. It even examines trends and then forecasts the coming 12-hours of weather. The ADC Summit features a storm alarm that goes off if the barometric pressure drops—a sweet feature if your view of incoming weather is blocked by the peak you're trying to summit. An altimeter alarm tells you when you've broken a set altitude as you stumble up a Colorado Fourteener, and a ski run counter is a fun feature to have on the slopes. Standard features like time, day, and date come included, along with a chronograph and race timer.

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Be your own weather forecaster! Get accurate, up-to-date information while you travel from this pocket-size weather station.

  • Barometer displays current pressure in hPa, mb or Hg, records past 24-hour tendency and makes 12-hour forecast; alarm sounds with imminent change
  • Wind-speed mechanism shows maximum, average and current speed, measured in mph, kmh, ft/sec. and knots
  • Current temperature is displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
  • Wind-chill factor is calculated and displayed in relation to current temperature and wind speed
  • Altitude is measured in feet or meters; range is from 0 to 30,000 feet, to within +/- 3 ft. accuracy (or 0 - 10,000 meters, +/- 1 meter accuracy)
  • Ski run tracks accumulated descent
  • Made of durable, lightweight ABS plastic with a large, easy-to-read LCD display
  • Features real-time clock time, day and date chronograph operation, race timer, manual and automatic data logging
  • Includes a replaceable, 3-volt lithium battery; battery life is approximately four years

Altimeter Accuracy:+/- 3 feet
Altimeter Range:0 - 30,000 feet
Battery:3 volt lithium
Country of Origin:China
Dimensions:3.9 x 1.6 x 0.7 inches
Recommended Use:Sailing, kiteboarding, skiing, peak bagging, backpacking
Size:4.3 x 2 x .8in
Warranty:2 Years
Waterproof:Yes
Weight:2 ounces

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Brunton Summit Atmospheric Data Center Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

I like this

Rating:*****

i love the ADC Summit, its a great tool i take it with me hiking skiing and snowboarding. the features are: altimeter (i love that because its water proof), Barometer(its good to know when a storm is coming), time (need to know how many hours until 5 o'clock), Anometer (wind speed teller thing), compass, temperature, windchill. i just love the product its a good quality for a GREAT PRICE you can't get any lower than the price they have it at

Caleb 123 at Backcountry.com on 06/11/2007

A little big but functional

Rating:****

This product seemed to work well but for me, it was a little bulky. I was also concerned about the durability of the wind sensing impeller since it does not have a cover. Ultimately, I returned this because of these reasons and will probably get the Trail Tech Altitech which is slightly smaller but with less features. If you do not mind the bulk and need the functions, I think it would work great.

Bruce B. at Backcountry.com on 05/01/2008

Nice Toy

Rating:****

Great as a multi-function tool. Test water temperature before diving in, speed of rapids or wind, get the temperature or know your altitude. The altitude does not always seem precise, but close enough for what we need.

Davigi at Backcountry.com on 06/05/2007

very neat

Rating:****
pretty neat little tool. its easy to use and get the hang of. lots of features i wont use becasue i just dont need them. The alarm on it will definately wake you up too.
zach at Mountain Gear on 04/03/2009

Negative Reviews:

At least they replace it.

Rating:*
When these came on the market I was in Lander Wyoming at the factory. [...] they were water proof. They are not, they can handle no water. In the time that I had mine I returned it 3 times for a new one. Only the first broke from exposure to water to take a temperature. The second broke in my pocket while on a guide trip, the third when it got wet in a short rain. The fourth and final broke in the truck on the way to the river. [...]
WYOPinhead at REI on 03/04/2009