In our opinion, a good survival camping watch is essential. Whether camping, hiking, or any other outdoor activity.
Most survival watches have built in compasses, as well as sunset and sunrise times. Which can be crucial in survival situations when the weather is less than optimal.
Here are some of out favorites that are budget friendly, as well as dependable.
Casio Men’s GW-9400-1CR Master of G Stainless Steel Solar Watch
Imported
Solar-powered digital watch in stainless steel with multiple displays, red contrasts, and textured pushers
Quartz movement with analog display
Protective mineral crystal dial window
Features digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, sunrise and sunset date, time stamp, Mb6 atomic timekeeping, auto LED, 5 Daily Alarms (4 one-time and 1 snooze alarm), 1/10-second stop watch, countdown timer, day/date/month calendar, and buckle closure
Water resistant to 660 feet (200 M): suitable for recreational scuba diving
Casio Men’s Pro Trek Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Resin Strap, Black, 18 (Model: PAG240-1CR)
Black solar-powered sport watch with multiple features including digital compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, low temperature resistance (-10 C/14 F), EL backlight, world time (31 time zones, 48 cities), city code display, five daily alarms, 1/100-second stopwatch, full auto calendar (pre-programmed until 2099), countdown timer, 12/24-hour formats, battery power indicator, and power-saving function
Approximate battery life: 6 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
51-mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
Quartz movement with digital display
Resin band with buckle closure; Dimensions:57.3 x 50.9 x 15.3mm
Water resistant to 100 m (330 ft): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving
NOTE: The face of the watch is a solar cell that generates power from the light. The generated power charges a built-in rechargeable battery, which powers from operations. The watch charges whenever it is exposed to light.
Timex Men’s T49949 Expedition Digital CAT Black Fast Wrap Watch
Imported
Adjustable green 18mm nlyon strap with black genuine leather trim fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference
100-hour chronograph with lap & split times; 24-hour countdown timer; month, day & date calendar
3 daily, weekday or weekend alarms with 5-minute backup; 24-hour military time mode; 2 time zones
Green & black 41mm resin case with acrylic lens; gray digital display; Indiglo light-up watch dial
Water-resistant to 100m (330 ft): In general, suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving
Armitron Sport Men’s 40/8284RED Large Metallic Red Accented Black Resin Strap Chronograph Digital Watch
Sporty watch featuring day/date, chronograph, lap time, alarm, dual time, military time and backlight functions
53.5 millimeter case with acrylic dial window
Quartz movement with digital display
Textured matte black resin band with buckle closure
Water resistant to 100 meter (330 feet): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving
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