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Our Top Choice
Eyeskey Pocket Geology Military Compass
Founded in 1999, Eyeskey manufactures innovative optical instruments, such as binoculars, for fun outdoor observation activities.
High degree of accuracy and versatility. Luminous arrow for night visibility. Has a scale with two metrics. Estimates scope and distances. Has adjustable prism lens.
Lid does not open all the way down.
Liquid filled/floating disc
1 degree
-20 to +50 degrees Celsius
3.4 x 2.5 x 1.1inches; 7.1 ounces
Metal
Best Value
Coghlan’s Liquid Filled Lensatic Compass
Founded in 1959, Coghlan’s is a family-owned business, renowned for producing high-quality and innovative outdoor camping accessories.
A sturdy plastic casing, lightweight and accurate. The letters are luminous for visibility. Can be easily laid out on a map.
Not highly versatile, as it measures direction only.
Liquid filled/plastic casing
2 degrees
-20 to +50 degrees Celsius
3.8 x 4.5 x 8 inches; 3.2 ounces
Plastic
Cammenga Waterproof Lensatic Compass
Cammenga was founded in 1992 and is a manufacturer of high-quality, military-grade navigational products.
Waterproof, shockproof and sand proof. Aluminum casing for rugged use and durability. Needle settles and steadies quickly and easily.
Quality and durability of the compass is wanting.
Non-liquid filled/aluminum casing
+/- 40 mils (2.5 degrees)
-50 F to +150 degrees Fahrenheit
9 x 6 x 3 inches; 6.4 ounces
Aluminum
Silva 360 Lensatic Compass
Founded in 1946, Silva is renowned for manufacturing highly accurate compasses for beginners and professionals.
An aluminum casing for durability. Dials have luminous markings for night visibility. A magnifier for easy visibility. Mil graduations for artillery.
Does not have base markings to use on a map.
Liquid filled/aluminum coating
2 degrees
-20 to +50 degrees Celsius
3.1 x 2.1 x 1 inches; 3.0 ounces
Aluminum
Rothco Camouflage Lensatic Compass
Rothco was founded in 1953 and supplies the military with clothing and other high-quality tactical and survival gear.
High accuracy and lightweight. A magnifier and sighting hairline for easy reading. Has both mil and degree scales.
Cancerous chemical that can cause birth defects.
Liquid filled/plastic coating
2 degrees
-20 to +50 degrees Celsius
9.5 x 5 x 1 inches; 0.3 ounces
Plastic