Companion forum thread to: Episode 116 | Slope Angles
In episode 116 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we learn how to measure and interpret slope angles to help you navigate steep terrain and assess hazards in the backcountry.
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Companion forum thread to: Episode 116 | Slope Angles
In episode 116 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we learn how to measure and interpret slope angles to help you navigate steep terrain and assess hazards in the backcountry.
Curious to know what other compasses you have used for inclinometers, or whether you are using your iPhone. We had spotty iPhone results with inclinometer apps, and I’m wondering if anyone has done side by side testing to find out why, and in what situations the iPhone inclinometers didn’t work.
This is a good presentation to watch, for anyone measuring slope angles for avalanche avoidance:

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