HUKDONFAWNIX Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 ya, get the one with the N, S, E, W on it...not the one that draws perfect circles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAB Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Can't go wrong with a Silva http://www.silvacompass.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUKDONFAWNIX Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 CTC should have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Here is a site with some good info in using and buying compasses. http://www.compassdude.com/default.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 buy a sliva, everyone else is recommending them. and take special note of Stoty's comments, this is very important advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Definitly go with one that has adjustable declination and a mirror, then learn how to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 ya, get the one with the N, S, E, W on it...not the one that draws perfect circles! Hahahaha Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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