Compass Help

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Hey everyone,

 

I need to buy a compass and have no clue what to get. Are there important features that I need to look out for? Is there a particular brand that I should buy? I want to use it as a back up to my GPS unit and sometimes I will use it.......well just because I want to learn this "skill".

 

All expertise is greatly appreciated as always!

 

Thank you in advance!

[Stoty]

ya, get the one with the N, S, E, W on it...not the one that draws perfect circles!

[JohnAB]

The Silva Ranger models are excellent compasses. Get one with an adjustable declination on it so you can set it and get true north. The ones with the flip up mirrors on them are nice for taking bearings over long distances as well as it allows you to site in on the target and read the compass as well very easily.

Edited May 20, 2008 by JohnAB

[yellowboat]

Can't go wrong with a Silva http://www.silvacompass.com/

[kickingfrog]

A good compass doesn't cost that much, under $50.

 

The key is learning how to use it and trusting what it tells you.

 

http://www.silvacompass.com/

[HUKDONFAWNIX]

Thanks for your help guys!

 

Do you know where I can buy one? I tried looking on their website, but I can't find any dealers in the GTA area for some reason.

[Clampet]

The key is learning how to use it and trusting what it tells you.

 

That reminds me of a time once.., there was this heavy fog, an me an the guy's were camped on Garden Island, so we decided to make the short (1/2 mile) boat ride to Pickerel Rock to do some Walleye fishing, so off I go, I have the compass on the boat seat, and take my final bearings, then slowly motor into the fog...

[yellowboat]

CTC should have them

[BITEME]

TAKE A NAV COURSE SOMEWHERE

 

If your asking what kind of compass to buy it cant be a good thing

 

LEARN ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU HAVE TO RELY ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fisherman]

Thanks for your help guys!

 

Do you know where I can buy one? I tried looking on their website, but I can't find any dealers in the GTA area for some reason.

Last time I was there, LeBarons had a variety.

[holdfast]

John AB is correct all the way. Suunto is also good too. If you PM me, I can get you some military lesson ( UnProtected) plans on the Map amd Compass including how to set declination. I will need your Email address as they are in Power Point and I think thats the only way I can send them to you.

[Nemo]

Here is a site with some good info in using and buying compasses.

 

http://www.compassdude.com/default.shtml

[muskymike]

buy a sliva, everyone else is recommending them. and take special note of Stoty's comments, this is very important advice.

[Tomcat]

You can purchase a Silva compass at Mountain Equipment Co-op.

 

Today, The Silva Group consists of the parent company Silva Sweden AB together with its subsidiaries Silva Ltd. in the United Kingdom, Silva France, Silva Deutschland, Silva Far East, and The Brunton Company (Brunton, Inc.) in the USA and Canada. Because Johnson Outdoors Inc. owns the Silva brand name in North America, Silva Sweden AB compasses and other products are sold under the Brunton and Nexus labels in that market.

 

You might consider the Brunton Elite TDCL model at $55

[singingdog]

Definitly go with one that has adjustable declination and a mirror, then learn how to use it.

[Chris]

ya, get the one with the N, S, E, W on it...not the one that draws perfect circles!

 

Hahahaha Stoty