Is this compass still good?

[bbdave]

I have this old compass from around 2006 I think it's been in my draw and canoe bag never used. It's probably a daft question but will it still be OK? I'm guessing so but its worth asking as I want to start walking the moors.

https://flic.kr/p/2k7V7De

Dave

 

[C_Claycomb]

Doesn't look like it has any bubbles. I would expect that it would be fine. My Silva compass is older than yours and while it hasn't been bumped around as much, it is still fine. My mum's Silva is over 30 years old and still fine.

If it still points north, I would be happy it is fine.

 

[oldtimer]

I'm still using a Silva compass that is at least 40 years old - and it has never been in a drawer!

 

[lostplanet]

Same here i got a silva from 1995 still points north. yours is probably more accurate than a lot of Brand new chinese knockoffs.
Maybe the Lume wouldnt be so bright for so long...

 

[Broch]

Yep, it will be fine. You will need to correct the magnetic north offset on it if it's adjustable on that model (I can't remember).

 

[Erbswurst]

A Silva compass is a high quality instrument and no throw away article.

If it points north, what I expect, it is of course still fine, especially as there is no bubble visible.

 

[MikeLA]

Still using a type 4 Silva from 1988, no problems

 

[bbdave]

Yep, it will be fine. You will need to correct the magnetic north offset on it if it's adjustable on that model (I can't remember).

It is, that'll be something to learn to do.

Dave

 

[dean4442]

I've used army prismatic compasses that are dated 1970, they don't glow but still point north.

 

[Billy-o]

Does it point north is the issue, I guess.

I read somewhere there is no declination at the moment in the UK. That so?

Its -10 (west) here

 

[Broch]

Does it point north is the issue, I guess.

I read somewhere there is no declination at the moment in the UK. That so?

Its -10 (west) here

We don't use true magnetic declination in the UK because our maps have 'Grid' North (a third North) so we use the magnetic variation or deviation. Currently the variation is near zero for many parts of the UK.

 

[Erbswurst]

That's perfectly organised!

Chapeau!