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    Choosing a compass....

    Hi everyone, Have been doing some reading on navigation and looking to get some practice in, hence I am currently looking to purchase a compass. I was going to get a Silva Expedition 4 as they are highly recommended but it would appear that place of manufactor is no longer in Sweden and some...
  2. Neumo

    Francis Barker M73 Prismatic Compass

    *** SOLD *** I bought this a while ago and have only used it the once out in the field. It is simply one of the best compasses that you can buy without spending silly money. This one is in Mils, which is not to everyone's taste but it is so accurate it is hard to fault. The sighting method...
  3. jeffz

    A good compass

    I'm looking for a decent little compass: my last watch-strap Silva reversed polarity. Any recommendations appreciated.
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    Hiking compass from Lidl

    I spotted that this compass will be in Lidl from next Monday. I presume it will be what one would expect for £3.99, but is it even worth it for a back-up, or just a complete waste of money?
  5. Mistwalker

    Improvised Compass

    Here is another reason for packing along a small fishing kit in your pack when out and about. Fish hooks are good for more things than just catching fish. For one you can straighten them, grind off the barb and flatten the eye and you have a functioning needle for digging out...