[Notice]
This product is made to order.
We apologize, but please expect a wait of 6-10 weeks for delivery.
Updated 2/13/2021
(Note 1) Regarding lead time:
For this product, when the manufacturer has stock at the time of order, we anticipate the above delivery schedule. However, in rare cases, the manufacturer may not have stock or may need to produce it after receiving the order.
In such cases, please anticipate an additional 1-3 weeks for delivery.
*Due to recent global circumstances, delays in lead times are frequent.
Description
Not that long ago men climbed onto vessels carved by hand and joined with pegs, to circumnavigate the globe with little more than the stars, a good compass and their own wit. Knowledge and reliable gear will always trump having “enough” AA batteries and 3 satellites overhead.
This machined brass miniature compass is perfect for daily wear around your neck, tucked inside a survival kit, or as a back up for your primary on a long trek. With an overall diameter of 3/4″ and less than a 1/4″ thick, it is small and light enough to always have with you, no excuses. Unlike common oil filled compasses we are all familiar with, this unit is dry for a reason: so not to freeze and shatter the crystal, or throw a false reading from air bubbles. You aren’t going to hit any 10 digit grids with this little guy, but it will get you over the mountain, back to the road, maybe even the rendezvous point if you remember your declination. The prominent luminous markings on the magnetic arrow hold a good charge from a small penlight, to aid night navigation. The only downside is that this miniature compass is water resistant, not waterproof. We have been using this exact compass for years, and found the source from a government contractor who produces it for issued SERE kits. You can trust it to be true as well, as long you do your part and kept it away from ferrous materials while shooting an azimuth. Each compass comes with a non-ferrous aluminum storage case, which is waterproof, crush resistant that can be reused for other small items.
Specs:
Solid brass housing
Olive Drab painted
Dry dial compass
36″ nylon cut-to-fit lanyard
Strong, fixed acrylic crystal face
Luminous markings on arrow
Custom waterproof storage case
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