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#4 on this list
3H Tritium Lensatic
Cammenga
The military lensatic: tritium-lit, induction damped, and rated for temperature extremes.
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#5 on this list
A-30
Suunto
Simple, light baseplate with declination correction scale — the right compass for most weekend navigation.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | 3H Tritium Lensatic | A-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Lensatic (Military-spec) | Baseplate |
| Illumination | Tritium (Self-powered) | — |
| Damping | Induction (Fluid-free) | — |
| Housing | Cast aluminum | — |
| Weight | Approx. 6.5 oz | Light |
| Temperature Rating | Extreme range | — |
| Maker | — | Suunto |
| Model | — | A-30 |
| Declination | — | Fixed scale |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
3H Tritium Lensatic
- Glows without charging
- Extremely rugged
- Excellent for night bearings
- Poor for map plotting
- Heavy
A-30
- Light and cheap
- Clear scales
- Reliable
- No sighting mirror
- Fixed declination scale only
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