I bought a Casio Protrek three gauge watch. For mainly two reasons: solar charging and analog hands. In the middle of the night I could not focus on a digital display. I’m very happy with it not too expensive and my last pro track with digital display lasted for years
Has compass altimeter...
Don't get an apartment. Find a great small piece of land with a man cabin. After traveling around the country there is no way you will want to share walls with anyone.
This is what I have as well. I just have wear warm socks around the house. I think the only way to guarantee warm floors is radiant heat which is big money