Sportneer Hiking Compass Navigation, Waterproof Shockproof Military Compass For Hiking Climbing Biking Exploring Geology Outdoor Activities

I write this review based on my decades of experiences as a consumer, reviewer and user of this type of implement. I first used a hand held compass in the 60’s, a WW2 BRITISH army relic which an uncle had used in the desert under Monty. After that was DoE etc. I am proficient with a map and compass and in the age of GPS units, it is a disappearing skill. I have a very bright granddaughter and bought this (and a few chuck and forget versions) to teach her the basics of compass use. She clicked to it very quickly, helped by the design of this compass. Decent sized, CLEAR letters, numerals and needle. Immediately obvious / clear. North EASILY found. The needle is mounted in a liquid (? Oil ? ) filled central area. The needle moves easily but as with any compass responds better when held or better left sitting in a flat all around horizontal position. Numbers for degrees easy to read. Taking a beating by sight, aligned with the crisply clear markings is easy and my angel was telling me that the Abbey was almost South of our position in next to no time. This compass, unlike another that I have reviewed is well made. The body is metallic. The lid / compass cover is also metal so the compass has protection against the never ending series of bangs, jolts and drops that a working compass has to live through. A clip holds it closed. There is a paracord type lanyard. The compass is finished in a dark BRITISH army green type colour. The dial hands and figures appear to be luminous. There is a small case that can be attached to a belt but this is the worst feature of the purchase. It is made of a light, nasty badly sewn attempt to make it appear canvas. The case if used will very likely fall apart very quickly. The compass is not a good fit, the case being tight to all its sides. That makes it difficult to get the compass out hence pressure on the poor quality stitching hence a dead case. A Lanyard is much more reliable and a much better readily available method of use. Overall, at a tenner, it is cheap, metallic and appears to be reasonably accurate. I wouldn’t want to rely on it in the middle of Maine but certainly sufficient on North York moors, Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia. DONT FORGET A DECENT OS MAP

Bought for my son to use on DOE trip. Pretty accurate when compared to phone great build quality and easy to use. not to heavy very functional and value for money.

Well made and easy to use

Good quality and looks like it will last a long time. The viewer was especially interesting for him.

Good value for money, for the price, I am very impressed with the materials and build quality of this compass.

Top quality looking compass not tried it out as its a Christmas gift

Ordered to replace my old compass which I lost in the Swiss mountains ..long story..I know how to use a compass so thankfully did not have to rely on the enclosed instructions which were written by a 12 year old. Bevel could have been better made but for the price it is worth it.

A gift looks good to me.

Heaps of functions, more than we'll ever need but would be good for a serious trekker

So well made and balanced!! Great accessory for hiking, safety, camping, and Scouts!!! Signal mirror included in lid; not too heavy.

Fantastic compass. Very nicely constructed.

Mirror is barely glued in. Pretty good compas

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