I need a new compass. After reading reviews and such, I decided that it will either be a Silva Guide 426 Orange or a Silva Ranger CL 515.
However, Silva is really hard to come by here in the Netherlands. I found a store that can sell me the CL 515, but it's super expensive.
I normally order gear, equipment and whatnot from around the world. But somehow, I don't really feel comfortable ordering a compass online. I want it to be reliable of course, and a little piece in the back of my brain tells me that it's better to buy at a brick-and-mortar store rather than a web store. Just like the fact that I don't order any climbing gear online either (or second hand for that matter).
What do you guys recommend? Should I stop whining and order online (where?) or keep on looking for a Silva retailer? (Everything is Recta over here, and I've read some bad things about them).
Cheers!
However, Silva is really hard to come by here in the Netherlands. I found a store that can sell me the CL 515, but it's super expensive.
I normally order gear, equipment and whatnot from around the world. But somehow, I don't really feel comfortable ordering a compass online. I want it to be reliable of course, and a little piece in the back of my brain tells me that it's better to buy at a brick-and-mortar store rather than a web store. Just like the fact that I don't order any climbing gear online either (or second hand for that matter).
What do you guys recommend? Should I stop whining and order online (where?) or keep on looking for a Silva retailer? (Everything is Recta over here, and I've read some bad things about them).
Cheers!
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