Archive for the ‘Compasses’ Category

Suunto Global Matchbox Compass #DP-65

Sunday, April 6th, 2008


A compact mirror compass in a durable acrylic housing with adjustable declination and global needle for worldwide use.

Protective housing
Sighting mirror
Luminous markings
Rotating bezel
Dimensions: 1.75″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″(open)
1.75″ x 2.5″ x 0.75″(closed)
Weight: 2.1 oz.

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Suunto Global Matchbox Compass #DP-65

Saturday, April 5th, 2008


A compact mirror compass in a durable acrylic housing with adjustable declination and global needle for worldwide use.

Protective housing
Sighting mirror
Luminous markings
Rotating bezel
Dimensions: 1.75″ x 4.5″ x 0.75″(open)
1.75″ x 2.5″ x 0.75″(closed)
Weight: 2.1 oz.

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Brunton Conventional Pocket Transit Compass

Friday, April 4th, 2008


Backed by over 100 years of quality and dedication, Brunton professional compasses, transits, sighting instruments and other instruments are the tools that will get the job done. Always adapting and improving has kept Brunton the industry leader in gear used by outdoor professionals around the world.

Features of all Conventional Pocket Transits include:

Long Alnico II rare earth magnets for quick magnetic north needle alignment
Azimuth accuracy 1/2 with 1 graduations
Vertical accuracy 1/2 with 1 graduations and 10 minute readability
Vertical angle measurements to 90 or 100% grade
A percent grade scale with increments of 5%
Induction damped needle for quick, accurate readings
Sapphire jewel bearing allows for smooth needle movement

Magnetic declination adjustment allows for east or west declination setting to 180
Short and long sights for increased accuracy when sighting azimuth or vertical angles
Precision aligned mirror with convenient “see through” sighting capability
Cast aluminum body makes the Conventional Pocket Transit nearly indestructible
Durable leather carrying case
One year warranty

2061 Conventional Pocket Transit
0-360
National Stock Number - NSN 6675-01-348-9724

2001 Conventional Pocket Transit
0-90 Quads
National Stock Number - NSN 6675-01-192-4880

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Silva Ranger Compass #515CL

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008


This series is specially suited for more experienced users such as backpackers, mountaineers, hunters, fishermen etc. All RANGER compasses are equipped with; the patented red/black north/south lines in the capsule for quick and correct course setting, north indicator on the red end of the compass needle and luminous markings for navigation in the dark.

Probably the most used compass on expeditions all over the world! RANGER 15 has been on the top of Mount Everest as well as in rain-soaked tropical jungles. It is a partner that can be trusted in the worst conditions! Large sighting mirror, rubber feet that grip the map when working to and from the map, and map measuring scales mm/inch 1:25k and 1:50k. Model RANGER 15TDCL has declination adjustment and a clinometer for measuring vertical angles.

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Brunton Mirrored Sighting Compass #8040G Classic

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008


Brunton mirrored compasses are designed to reflect the demands of more advanced users.
Expedition members, outdoor skills instructors and surveyors all require the precision that this type of compass affords.

Its advantages over the other systems is that the sighting mechanism allows you to view the object you are taking a bearing to and simultaneously box the needle in the orienting arrow while providing accuracy of up to one degree on certain models.

Features include:

3.8″x2.5″x.9″
1.6 oz.
2 graduations
0-35 inclination scale
Declination adjustable
Clinometer
Inch & mm scales
Lanyard
Thermometer

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Brunton PRO Eclipse Compass #8099

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008


When you’re out there, there’s no room for error. Thats why we build the most reliable, accurate instruments for the professional and the outdoor adventurer. Backed by over 100 years of quality and dedication, Brunton professional compasses, transits, sighting instruments and other instruments are the tools that will get the job done. Always adapting and improving has kept Brunton the industry leader in gear used by outdoor professionals around the world.

Features include:

4.1″x2.5″x1″
3.6 oz.
Magnified read out
1 graduations
Field reference cards
3 inclinometer systems
Declination adjustable
USGS map scale 1:24k, ft., UTM. mile
“Circle over circle” alignment system
Map magnifier
Lanyard

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