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in need of a durable..accurate..light weight compass... go!
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Silva or Suunto have a lot of different options.
At least they did, last time I bought a compass.
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I agree the Suunto and Silva seem to be the leaders of the pack. I have always used Silvas myself but, would have no hesitation with a Suunto. My Silva Ranger Ultra never let me down in all of my forestry schooling and training, as well as several hunting trips to Colorado. I am not well versed in all of the current models out from the two companies but I know Silva still makes Ranger models. Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck.
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is there a model that you recommend?
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Silva Ranger for the win!
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I keep a Suunto w/ mirror and all the goodies in my pack but use a Suunto M-9 wrist compass the most.
mike r
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I prefer a Silva Ranger model too. I like a compass with the flip open lid and mirror to help me achieve the most accurate sighting lines. Mostly in the event of traversing off of a topo map. Depends upon what exactly you are trying to achieve with your compass I guess. Practicing lots with whatever compass you choose is probably the first and foremost.
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is there a model that you recommend? I agree. Never needed more than the basic baseplate compass.
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They're almost weightless so I carry 2...and hope they both point the same direction.
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I offer the same advice as Smokepole and Rock Chuck.
Simple is better. I never need the advanced capabilities of a fancy compass. I just want to know which way is north so I can orient my USGS map.
You can buy basic Silva and Suunto compasses at just about any sporting goods store.
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Silva Ranger for the win!
I have one of the older versions and agree. Haven't heard much good about the newer versions but also haven't used one. I have 5-6 compasses now so really don't see the need to try any others.......
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Currently I like Suunto. Silva moved some production to China, so you need to make sure where the model you want is made.
A simple baseplate compass is all I use.
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Get and carry two basic ones. Don't want to be doubting your one when you get turned around (lost).
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I still use either of the old issue compass' as my primary and the button compass in my kit for 'oh crap' moments. There may be something better now but I doubt it. [ Linked Image]
Last edited by JSTUART; 09/26/19.
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Marathon wrist compass on at all times in back country so I stay oriented. Way better gimbals than Suunto or Silva. Any old base plate model to orient topo map.
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I like one where you can dial in the magnetic declination - it's 30 deg. in my area.
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Suunto for myself as well. Silva's as a second choice.
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Suunto for myself as well. Silva's as a second choice. I like one where you can dial in the magnetic declination - it's 30 deg. in my area.
Declination is nice and in winter I like the inclinometer for measuring slope angle for avalanche route planning. A good accurate compass is the best value for weight that you can carry in the back country. mike r
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