Compass - When Lost this Survival Tool Could Help Save Your Life

Compass - Low Tech Required Survival Tool

Many people reading this may have ever been lost in a thick forest. If you have, than you will know with out a doubt how easy it is to get turned around and how soon all those trees start looking the same. Without a good compass you may even find yourself walking in circles. If you can't afford a nice handheld GPS or even if you can, a compass and map are items that should be in every. Make sure which ever compass you end up buying, it is both rugged and durable so it will hold up for many years, it could very well end up saving your life one day.




Suunto A-10 Compass
  • Lightweight recreational compass made of durable, clear, scratch-resistant acrylic
  • Employs Suunto's two-zone system for reliable readings in northern hemisphere
  • Fixed declination correction scale, jewel bearing, and dual scales (cm or inches)
  • Ergonomically designed to fin in palm; includes lanyard with detachable snap-lock
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Product Description
A basic compass, ideal for beginners. The A-Range of recreational compasses is a series of handy, well designed, navigational aids which are assets in any environment. All four models in the series (A-10, A-20, A-30L and A-40) are compact, high-accuracy instruments made from durable, clear, scratch resistant acrylic that have been ergonomically designed to fit into the palm of your hand for optimum ease of use. These light-weight compasses feature a fixed declination correction scale as well as a patent-pending lanyard snap-lock enabling the compass to be easily detached from the lanyard.
Hailing from Suunto's A-Range of recreational compasses, the A-10 is a handy, well-designed navigational aid that excels in virtually any environment. The compact, highly accurate instrument is made of durable, clear, scratch-resistant acrylic that's been ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of your hand. More significantly, t... More >>



SE Military Lansatic Compass, 2-1/8" Dia. Face
  • Lensatic Compass How to shoot an azimuth for fun and profit: Get the ultimate direction finder, a lensatic compass.
  • It has a 2-1/8" dia face marked in 5-degree increments, a 1/4" dia sight lens, 9/16" dia bubble level, and a 1-1/2" sight with crosshairs.
  • Measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/8" when folded and comes with an 18" long cord and an olive drab belt pouch. For instructions, go to www. armystudyguide.
  • com, click on "land navigation," then click on "determine a magnetic azimuth using a lensatic compass." Piece o' cake.

Product Description
Lensatic Compass How to shoot an azimuth for fun and profit: Get the ultimate direction finder, a lensatic compass. It has a 2-1/8" dia face marked in 5-degree increments, a 1/4" dia sight lens, 9/16" dia bubble level, and a 1-1/2" sight with crosshairs. Measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/8" when folded and comes with an 18" long cord and an olive drab belt pouch. For instructions, go to www.armystudyguide.com, click on "land navigation," then click on "determine a magnetic azimuth using a lensatic compass." Piece o' cake.... More >>





Suunto MC-2G Global Compass
  • Compact mirrored compass for taking highly accurate and reliable directional measurements
  • Global needle works anywhere on the planet; base plate with magnifying lens
  • Fixed declination adjustment system is ideal for areas with large magnetic variation
  • Extra sighting hole for added precision; luminous bezel and markings for nighttime viewing
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Product Description
A high quality compact compass designed with user-friendly features for general use. The M-Series represent durable, reliable, high quality navigational aids, which perform flawlessly in even the most demanding of conditions. Models feature a large liquid filled capsule and adjustable declination correction scale. Another convenient feature of the models in this series is the serrated bezel ring, which is easy to turn even in cold conditions while wearing gloves. Due to their easy-to-read luminous markings and magnifying lenses, the compasses of the M-Series are also ideally suited to navigating in conditions of poor visibility.
Hailing from Suunto's MC series, the top-of-the-line MC-2G global compass is an invaluable tool for people who require highly accurate and reliable directional measurements, such as surveyors, miners, architects, rescue patrols, hikers, boaters, and the military. The MC-2G compass boasts a fixed decl... More >>