"3 in 1" Karabiner, Compass And Thermometer

Handiest gadget for more than hiking

An old-fashioned compass may seem low tech in the age of smartphone GPSs, but this karabiner is attached to my daypack and is one of the most useful gadget's I've purchased, with uses beyond hiking or walking. I use the compass for plotting gardens, for orienting people to views in my walking blog, giving directions. And it's great to have a temperature reading whenever I want one. It's small and light enough to attach to a belt loop on my jeans, which means I can take it everywhere.