. . I have had Camenga compasses flip polarity twice. . . . A dependable compass that you are comfortable with is an absolute essential.
mike r
I had one several decades ago that stuck on it's axis
in full blown darkness at a most inopportune time.
May have flipped poles too, I don't know.
I might have thought it was an isolated incident,
but a friend bought one at a different time at a
different store, and his did the same thing.
A compass that costs about $90.00 shouldn't
fail in several lifetimes
My old boy scout baseplate Silva from the 1970's
still points true despite having a circle worn inside
from the needle.
I use a Silva guide or a small old brunton these days.
No problems with either one
