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Field Compass
Silva
The pocket backup: cheap, light, and accurate enough to keep you walking the right direction.
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MC-2G Global
Suunto
Mirror sighting, global needle, adjustable declination, and a clinometer — the do-everything backcountry compass.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Field Compass | MC-2G Global |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Silva | — |
| Type | Baseplate Compass | — |
| Weight | Very Light | — |
| Scales | Metric (mm), Imperial (inches) | — |
| Lanyard | Included | Detachable with wristlock |
| Graduation | 360 degrees | — |
| Needle Type | — | Global |
| Sighting | — | Mirror |
| Declination | — | Adjustable |
| Clinometer | — | Built-in |
| Luminescence | — | Luminous markings |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Field Compass
- Backup-friendly price
- Tiny
- Simple
- No map features
- Slow settle
MC-2G Global
- Global needle works anywhere
- Precise sighting mirror
- Adjustable declination
- Bulkier than baseplates
- Mirror hinge needs care
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