Short version: The Suunto Core Light Black (henceforth referred to as the CLB) is more than just a wristwatch. It’s a timepiece sure, but it’s also a chronograph, altimeter, barometer, and compass as ...

Like Suunto’s Extreme Edition Silver ($329), this watch has an altimeter, barometer, compass, storm alarm, sunrise/sunset times, etc. It’s also engraved with the signature of Apa Sherpa, who this year ...

You’re on the right track, Jacob. Suunto’s Core ($249 in the Lava Red Multifunction edition, which is pretty sharp) has all the basics: altimeter accurate to a meter, digital compass, watch functions, ...

I do not have any plans to go on a backpacking or camping trip anytime soon, but if I did, I think I’d spring for this Suunto Core watch. And that’s not just because it is marked down by 41% (although ...