Measuring Temperature for Backcountry Adventures
It can be valuable to measure and know with basic accuracy the ambient temperature especially the maximum and minimum temperature during a multi night backpacking trip or even a day long adventure. Knowing the temperature at any single point in time is generally not important if your cold then it is cold if your hot then it is hot. But knowledge of the temperature extremes can help dial in your sleep system to your personal preferences or even help you relate a specific temperature to a past outing experience. This knowledge can help you better plan or at least know what to expect for future outings.
Lets imagine a scenario were we embark on a two night backpacking trip. Night 1 is spent at 11500 feet and you find it cold so much so that you need to boil water in your Nalgene bottle to keep warm during the night. Night 2 is spent at 10500 feet and the night is pleasant and you feel warm. Once you return from your trip if you know the quantitative value of the coldest temperature you encountered then that information will help you better understand the limitations of your sleep system for future trips.
Govee System
The Govee system is a stand alone always on temperature and humidity logger. The device continuously logs the temperature and humidity in time once the battery is inserted. This data log can be viewed using the Govee app on your smart phone. The Govee system provides no IPC rating and no temperature reading is visible from the device. The logged data can be synced and saved to the app and viewed within the app via a visually appealing interactive chart.
ThermoWorks System
The ThermoDrop Zipper Pull Thermometer form ThermoWorks is a small compact durable temperature monitoring system that offers basic max and min temperature logging. It has a temporary backlite so you can read the temperature in low light. It flips 180 degrees for accurate viewing orientation, and It is IP67 rated for dust and water immersion to 1 meter. It boasts an accuracy of ±1.8 deg F and can be turned off when not in use.
Opinion
For me the Govee system logs far to much data than I need. It does work great for tracking the temperature throughout a trip and matching that change with time of day. Further insight could be gained by matching the time stamp with a fitness watches data to track temperature change with elevation. But for my use case the max and min temperature logging and real-time readout, in addition to the IPC67 durability rating make the ThermoDrop digital thermometer the choice for me on my backcountry adventures. The ThermDrop thermometer makes a fantastic gift for the avid hiker, backpacker, skier, over lander, mountain biker, kayaker, hunter, or general outdoor enthusiast.