I have a device from Brunton called a Sherpa that I take on most flicks. It has an altimeter accurate to within 3 feet (1 meter), a wind meter, thermometer that calculates wind chill and a barometer with a read out of the last 16 hours so you can tell if a high or low pressure front is moving in.... and the whole thing is the size of a pocket knife. If you want to put it on your Christmas list, here's some info:
http://www.brunton.com/catalog.php?category_id=2&subcategory_id=4&item_id=47&old_category_id=2&old_subcategory_id=4
"Ignorance is bliss" and "Patience is a virtue"... So if you're stupid and don't mind waiting around for a while, I guess you can have a pretty good life!
