Military Lensatic Compass for Hiking Survival Camping Hunting Gifts Army Waterproof Pocket Compass for Men Magnetic Map Metal Tactical Large Navigation Tritium Compass with Mirror

Well made, and does what I need and more!

Okay - disclaimer right up front: I'm no amazing outdoorsman or die-hard backpacker. I was an Eagle Scout once upon a time, though, so I have had limited and mostly theoretical experience using a map and compass. Enough to realize that two things are pretty essential, (1) you need a reasonably-good compass, (b) you really need to know what you're doing. This item fills the bill for item (1) well enough for most of us, and it doesn't take a lot of time to satisfy requirement (b). (at some point, you're going to catch that).This compass has lots of nice features. It's extremely sturdy - maybe even a bit too much so. I'm not sure I would take something this beefy if I were trying to set a speed record on the Appalachian Trail, for example. But for the rest of us, it's great - some kind of cast aluminum would be my guess.It's got features galore - a bubble level (because a compass works so much better when it is level), a glow in the dark ring around the dial, and a glow in the dark arrow pointing north. On the back, there is a thermometer (super small for my old eyes, but good enough that even I can make out the temperature to within about 3-4 degrees - I'm sure you could do much better), and a gravity-operated inclinometer (for estimating height).Rulers disposed on either side of the case are provided for measuring your map scale and then estimating distances on the map and, I guess, for drawing an intended course (I can't walk in a straight line, though). The cover has a clear plastic/glass window with a built-in site, for fixing the location of landmarks in the distance - very handy for actual cross-terrain navigation. There is a magnified peep-site on the trailing end of the compass (the end that faces you while you use the compass), through which you can see a nice, easy-to-read scale for the direction you are facing. That's the same as reading the dial on the top of the compass, but as it is magnified, you might be able to take a more precise reading using the magnified scale. I like it.The compass comes with a lanyard of acceptable length, suitable for tying it to something or hanging it around your neck. There is a quick-disconnect so that the compass can be untethered from the lanyard, if so desired. I might have put the lanyard attachment point on the end of the compass that faces you while you are using it, but it is actually located on a corner at the far end.It's a nice unit. If you need a compass - make sure you look at this one.

Decent compass to learn how to shoot a bearing.Easy to use, don’t think the inclination meter is the best. The unit has some weight to it and seems decently built.

This compass is a really durable and thorough compass. It doesn't just point North like you regular cheap compasses.With this compass, you'll be able to read elevation, slope, directions, where you are precisely on the map, etc. It is definitely your military style compass.I'll be honest, it does way more than I was expecting. I don't even know how to use some of its features. It does come with a little instruction paper, but if you're not familiar with this style of compass, you will need to practice a lot and look up videos, and such to learn. I think it's a great skill to have and this compass is a great tool for it.

If you plan on doing any amount of hiking in the wilderness, you need a decent map and a compass for direction, otherwise you will end up losing your direction very quickly without extensive survival training and even possibly with it. This is a primo example of a good compass, with quite a few added bells and whistles. The markings are super clear and accurate, the case is nearly indestructible in ordinary circumstances, and the addition of a level, thermometer, and the rest make this a must have in a survival situation that could be the difference between a successful adventure and a terrible accident waiting to happen. This should be in your pack somewhere along with a length of good rope and a decent hatchet or machete. Don't leave camp without it!

It hasnt helped me. May for hikinig but inside buildings it hasnt helped me. Also dificult for true north on the baCKSIDE ADJUSTMENT.

We chose this compass as an upgrade, both for our hikes and just to have amongst our emergency supplies. This packs a lot of features into a comparatively small and packable tool, and we are incredibly impressed!I am by no means an expert navigator, and my past experiences with compasses have largely been both frustrating and of limited use. While there is a definite learning curve to using a lensatic compass if they are new to you, I have to say that with even a little knowledge this has proven far more intuitive to use than those I've had in the past. It seems to be extremely well made and of quality materials across the board; it offers precise and (as far as I'm been able to tell) incredibly accurate results when used as directed. The included instruction booklet is a good start, but there are easily accessible videos online that instruct in far greater detail. It comes with a sturdy protective pouch, as well.A compass is one of those tools for which you will be most grateful to have at the ready if and when you need it, and being able to use one accurately is a great skill to possess. There are more expensive models out there with even more bells and whistles, but this is more than sufficient for most situations. Highly recommend!