Silva Polaris Baseplate Compass

Silva Polaris Baseplate Compass

• The Silva Polaris Base Plate compass is an instrument for the advanced orienteer, as well as novices to map-and-compass work. The slim profile, durability, and excellent accuracy make this compass our choice to include in survival kits.
• Clear base plate with inch, millimeter and 1:24,000 scales, makes it easy to read a map, set bearings, and plan a trip
• Fixed declination scale accommodates quick adjustments of map bearings to field headings
• Friction-free sapphire bearing allows the tungsten steel needle to swing freely; permanently clear fluid keeps it steady
• Instructions explain how to find yourself on a map given known landmarks and how to set a bearing across the land using a map Bulk packaged

Probably the best value in compasses is the Polaris. A clear base plate 2"x4" with inch,mm,and 1:24,000 scale makes it easy to read a map, set bearings, and plan a trip. Also the declination correction scale allows you to make quick adjustments of map bearings to field bearings.