Low tech weather indicator

[Tim5055]

If you enjoy dry camping like I do, I know you are looking for a low tech method of weather forecast.  While a crank radio is available and works very well it needs to be within the area of a transmitter.  Plus, cranking that darn thing takes time away from draining all those aluminum cans you brought with you.

So, check it out:

Low tech weather indicator

[birol]

You got me Tim, I was reading it very seriously, getting amazed at the things one could deduce from a simple rock, till it dawned on me    

[4campinfoxes]

I love it!   I suppose you can only get them through some exclusive, expensive catalog order place!?

[campingboaters]

THAT'S where my PET rock ran off to all those years ago.  And Mom said they put it out in greener pastures!  HA!  I'm going to tell Mom the great things my pet rock has been able to accomplish with itself!

[jpreiser]

Hay where can I buy one??? I just got my tax return!!!

[campingcop]

Great site can't wait to go camping and try it out. :J

[tlhdoc]

My Grandmother used to use a weather indicator like that, talk about retro. :eek:  

[brainpause]

My family and I grew up using a Rain Continuance Indicator. We first heard about it when Dad was engineering at several local radio stations. One of the DJ's used a Rain Continuance Indicator when talking about the weather while on the air. So, my Dad started using one at home.

It is a handy dandy piece of equipment. It can, in seconds or less, tell you whether it is still raining, or if the rain has ceased. One of the best things I have ever seen. Makes it really easy to accurately discuss Rain Continuance when you have a Rain Continuance Indicator.

So, where can you get an RCI, you might ask. Well, I'm not sure about the rest of the country, but they are fairly common here in Middle Tennessee.

Just look for a puddle, and you will have a Rain Continuance Indicator.  :J

 

Larry

[Michicampers]

Hey, maybe we could construct some of these for a Cub Scout project