--- product_id: 14415519 title: "XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8" brand: "geological compass" price: "€ 86.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Geological Compass" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/14415519-xgeology-geological-compass-dql-8 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 3.15" x 2.76" dimensions Clinometer included Lightweight at 10.4 oz XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 **Brand:** geological compass **Price:** € 86.89 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Discover Your Path with Precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 by geological compass - **How much does it cost?** € 86.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/14415519-xgeology-geological-compass-dql-8) ## Best For - geological compass enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted geological compass brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Precision Navigation:** Navigate with confidence using the integrated clinometer for accurate readings. - β€’ **Ultra-Portable Design:** Compact size makes it easy to carry on all your geological adventures. - β€’ **Durable Aluminum Build:** Crafted from high-quality aluminum for longevity and resilience in the field. - β€’ **Lightweight Convenience:** Weighing just 10.4 ounces, it won’t weigh you down during your explorations. - β€’ **Essential Tool for Geologists:** A must-have for professionals and enthusiasts alike, ensuring you never miss a detail. ## Overview The XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 is a portable, lightweight compass featuring an integrated clinometer, designed for professionals and enthusiasts in geology. With dimensions of 3.15" x 2.76" and a durable aluminum construction, this compass is built for accuracy and longevity, making it an essential tool for navigating the great outdoors. ## Description Parameters: Damping time of needle : 15s Dial scale : 1Β° Precision of long air level : 15´± 5Β΄/2mm(20℃) Precision of circle air level : 30´± 5Β΄/2mm(20℃) List of items: A geological compass A holster An English manual Product details: Length : 80mm Height : 35mm Width : 70mm N.W. : 0.24kg Package details: Length :130mm Height : 100mm Width : 80mm VWK : 0.21kg(length*width*height/5000) G.W. : 0.5kg Geomag FAQ: －5c.What happens to my compass in the southern hemisphere? For a compass to work properly, the compass needle must be free to rotate and align with the magnetic field. The difference between compasses designed to work in the northern and southern hemispheres is simply the location of the "balance", a weight placed on the needle to ensure it remains in a horizontal plane and hence free to rotate. In the northern hemisphere, the magnetic field dips down into the Earth so the compass needle has a weight on the south end of the needle to keep the needle in the horizontal plane. In the southern hemisphere, the weight needs to be on the north end of the needle. If you did not change the weight, the needle would not rotate freely, and hence would not work properly. Note: in order to make normal use of DQL-8 in the Southern Hemisphere.The geological compass copper circle on the North, rather than you see in the picture on the South. Magnetic Declination: Magnetic declination, sometimes called magnetic variation, is the angle between magnetic north and true north. Declination is considered positive east of true north and negative when west. Review: Not quite a "new" Brunton, put great value for fifty bucks. - From the looks, heft and feel you'd not be able to tell this thing from a real Brunton. As others have noted, the needle takes a while to settle down sort of like an older Brunton. The magnet looks like a rare earth magnet, but it's apparently just a plain old magnet, otherwise it works like an old Brunton. I did not get to try adjusting declination because it uses a tiny screw to secure the adjustment screw and I could not find a tiny screwdriver to fit it. It does include a screwdriver for the adjustment screw. Also note that mine did not come with a halfway decent leather holster like some have posted. Mine has a crappy fake leather thing. And has METAL sights not plastic like the new Bruntons. Not at all bad. for $50. I have an embarrassing number of Bruntons - old ones, new ones, Japanese made ones, Real Bruntons including the Compro, standard one (in lovely blue), the Geo and the Axis. Certainly not quite as good as a new Brunton, but it works and does have metal sights (my beef with Brunton). The manual (if you can call it that) is pretty much useless, but you can download a Brunton manual online and it's gonna work the exact same way. If you don't already know how to use a Brunton, there are many YouTube videos and as I indicated you can download the manual. It is a well made and accurate knock off of the Brunton (copyright expired years ago). Perfect for a poor geology student. Review: Amazing for 56 bucks! - I own a Brunton, but I am teaching Field Geology this fall and discovered that our collection of real Bruntons is in a sad state of repair. A web search turned up the Harbin compass, and I bought one on a whim to see if it would work at all for our class needs. I admit my expectations were not high. Sure enough the case is nothing to speak about. But, surprise, surprise, the instrument itself is really a solid, nice build. It has a metal case (painted black), a free spinning, weighted needle, azimuth dial with clinometer, ability to sight (and the sighting arms are stiff enough that they do not flop), a better damper than my real Brunton, and a little catch pin that keeps the top aligned with the rest of the compass when the top is closed. The various parts are held together with actual screws (so you can adjust the stiffness of the hinges) and the internal components are held in with metal keepers just like a real Brunton. The end result is vastly better than the hard plastic -bodied Bruntons that my Department bought some years ago. My only quibble (aside from the black body which will be easy to lose in the field) is that the needle is white with a red end on the SOUTH end, not the north end...I will be popping the glass off my new compass (there is a keeper and everything!) to rectify this issue with a daub of paint. I will also paint the body some day glow colors so I can find it in the field. The other need is to buy a better case. As some other reviewers note, a good leather case (~$38) costs almost as much as the compass itself! I am frankly flabbergasted that Harbin has made such a nice instrument for such a low price.... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I4W95CK | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #118,370 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #207 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) | | Brand Name | Geological Compass | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (260) | | Item Dimensions L x W | 3.15"L x 2.76"W | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Manufacturer Part Number | LYSB00I4W95CK-SPRTSEQIP | | Map Scale | 1Β° | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Model Number | SG_B00I4W95CK_US | | UPC | 751738833353 701142333086 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Geological Compass - **Item Weight:** 10.4 ounces - **Material:** Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 3.15"L x 2.76"W - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-8qtWso8L.jpg) ![XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J5kJoibKL.jpg) ![XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81x9XG6WXEL.jpg) ![XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AAWMf4Z+L.jpg) ![XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iVsXy8q0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the clear lens plastic or glass?** A: Hi. The clear lens is glass. This is a well-made geological compass. **Q: What kind of warranty does a compass have?** A: No warranty as far as I know. **Q: does it have a clinometer?** A: Yes - it's basically a knock-off Brunton. **Q: is it global?** A: Global Use DQL-8 : https://www.facebook.com/GeologyShop/videos/1263187693777625/ ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not quite a "new" Brunton, put great value for fifty bucks. *by B***S on August 4, 2024* From the looks, heft and feel you'd not be able to tell this thing from a real Brunton. As others have noted, the needle takes a while to settle down sort of like an older Brunton. The magnet looks like a rare earth magnet, but it's apparently just a plain old magnet, otherwise it works like an old Brunton. I did not get to try adjusting declination because it uses a tiny screw to secure the adjustment screw and I could not find a tiny screwdriver to fit it. It does include a screwdriver for the adjustment screw. Also note that mine did not come with a halfway decent leather holster like some have posted. Mine has a crappy fake leather thing. And has METAL sights not plastic like the new Bruntons. Not at all bad. for $50. I have an embarrassing number of Bruntons - old ones, new ones, Japanese made ones, Real Bruntons including the Compro, standard one (in lovely blue), the Geo and the Axis. Certainly not quite as good as a new Brunton, but it works and does have metal sights (my beef with Brunton). The manual (if you can call it that) is pretty much useless, but you can download a Brunton manual online and it's gonna work the exact same way. If you don't already know how to use a Brunton, there are many YouTube videos and as I indicated you can download the manual. It is a well made and accurate knock off of the Brunton (copyright expired years ago). Perfect for a poor geology student. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for 56 bucks! *by R***S on August 28, 2018* I own a Brunton, but I am teaching Field Geology this fall and discovered that our collection of real Bruntons is in a sad state of repair. A web search turned up the Harbin compass, and I bought one on a whim to see if it would work at all for our class needs. I admit my expectations were not high. Sure enough the case is nothing to speak about. But, surprise, surprise, the instrument itself is really a solid, nice build. It has a metal case (painted black), a free spinning, weighted needle, azimuth dial with clinometer, ability to sight (and the sighting arms are stiff enough that they do not flop), a better damper than my real Brunton, and a little catch pin that keeps the top aligned with the rest of the compass when the top is closed. The various parts are held together with actual screws (so you can adjust the stiffness of the hinges) and the internal components are held in with metal keepers just like a real Brunton. The end result is vastly better than the hard plastic -bodied Bruntons that my Department bought some years ago. My only quibble (aside from the black body which will be easy to lose in the field) is that the needle is white with a red end on the SOUTH end, not the north end...I will be popping the glass off my new compass (there is a keeper and everything!) to rectify this issue with a daub of paint. I will also paint the body some day glow colors so I can find it in the field. The other need is to buy a better case. As some other reviewers note, a good leather case (~$38) costs almost as much as the compass itself! I am frankly flabbergasted that Harbin has made such a nice instrument for such a low price.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great compass *by B***G on February 14, 2026* Great compass, lots of functions but a little bulky. ## Frequently Bought Together - XGeology Geological Compass DQL-8 - 62721 ROCK PICK- POINTEDTIP- FULL POLISH - Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Hard Cover Notebook, 4.75" x 7.5", Yellow Cover, Geological Pattern (No. 540F) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/14415519-xgeology-geological-compass-dql-8](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/14415519-xgeology-geological-compass-dql-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*