 | Item Code: B001M5TN46 Condition: New Save 0% $17.49 Buy now |
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.
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
