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#9 on this list
DT120 Global
Recta
A global-needle baseplate with excellent damping in a small package for travelers.
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#10 on this list
Field Compass
Silva
The pocket backup: cheap, light, and accurate enough to keep you walking the right direction.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | DT120 Global | Field Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Type | Global, balanced | — |
| Baseplate | Clear, durable plastic | — |
| Declination | Fixed, manual adjustment | — |
| Size | Compact, pocket-friendly | — |
| Portability | Lightweight | — |
| Maker | — | Silva |
| Type | — | Baseplate Compass |
| Weight | — | Very Light |
| Scales | — | Metric (mm), Imperial (inches) |
| Lanyard | — | Included |
| Graduation | — | 360 degrees |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
DT120 Global
- Global needle
- Compact
- Good damping
- Limited distribution
- Small baseplate for big maps
Field Compass
- Backup-friendly price
- Tiny
- Simple
- No map features
- Slow settle
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