SportneerHiking Compass Navigation, Waterproof Shockproof Military Compass For Hiking Climbing Biking Exploring Geology Outdoor Activities

I write this review based on my decades of experiences as a consumer, reviewer and user of this type of implement.I first used a hand held compass in the 60’s, a WW2 BRITISH army relic which an uncle had used in the desert under Monty.After that was DoE etc.I am proficient with a map and compass and in the age of GPS units, it is a disappearing skill.I have a very bright granddaughter and bought this (and a few chuck and forget versions) to teach her the basics of compass use. She clicked to it very quickly, helped by the design of this compass.Decent sized, CLEAR letters, numerals and needle.Immediately obvious / clear. North EASILY found.The needle is mounted in a liquid (? Oil ? ) filled central area.The needle moves easily but as with any compass responds better when held or better left sitting in a flat all around horizontal position.Numbers for degrees easy to read.Taking a beating by sight, aligned with the crisply clear markings is easy and my angel was telling me that the Abbey was almost South of our position in next to no time.This compass, unlike another that I have reviewed is well made. The body is metallic. The lid / compass cover is also metal so the compass has protection against the never ending series of bangs, jolts and drops that a working compass has to live through.A clip holds it closed.There is a paracord type lanyard.The compass is finished in a dark BRITISH army green type colour.The dial hands and figures appear to be luminous.There is a small case that can be attached to a belt but this is the worst feature of the purchase. It is made of a light, nasty badly sewn attempt to make it appear canvas.The case if used will very likely fall apart very quickly. The compass is not a good fit, the case being tight to all its sides. That makes it difficult to get the compass out hence pressure on the poor quality stitching hence a dead case.A Lanyard is much more reliable and a much better readily available method of use.Overall, at a tenner, it is cheap, metallic and appears to be reasonably accurate. I wouldn’t want to rely on it in the middle of Maine but certainly sufficient on North York moors, Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia.DONT FORGET A DECENT OS MAP

Decent accurate little compass with many features of more expensive types.Seems reasonably tough.

A gift

extremly good build and rugged plus in a good usable case..now,i just need to refresh myself on using one to its full extent!

Excellent compass. Has a sight and strong casing. Perfect for navigating long walks.

Thought it was going to be a cheap compass, comes across well built, solid with case.

Ordered to replace my old compass which I lost in the Swiss mountains ..long story..I know how to use a compass so thankfully did not have to rely on the enclosed instructions which were written by a 12 year old. Bevel could have been better made but for the price it is worth it.

Looks fine but a bit on the bulky side. Also seems to work well but haven't thoroughly tested it, as it was bought for a present.

I got this for my stepson for Christmas. He’s moderately interested in survival and bushcraft. I knew he didn’t have one. Looked for one with high reviews and decided on this. It’s heavy and has some really cool features that neither I nor my husband have seen. However, the bezel is super lose. I wonder if you were in a situation where you’d actually need to use it, is this going to be a problem? My husband noticed right away and pointed this out to me. And ya, come to think of it I remember a bezel usually has quite a bit of resistance so that your readings are consistent as you move about. I will do a little research and see if there is a screw I can tighten somewhere and adjust this. For reference, both my husband and I are military. I’m a supporter, and don’t use my topo skills like ever, unless I was on a course or something. My husband on the other hand has 20 years, and though he’s a desk and office guy now, these skills were pretty well hammered in. Bottom line, definitely doesn’t seem cheap, the simple case is a nice touch, and it has loads of nifty things like the viewing feature.

Over all good.

Impeccable

Just right for the person I bought it for. Nice features! Fair price. Received quickly.

Got it so my daughter could practice orienteering and she likes it.