SUNNTO Compass: A rugged sighting compass in a protective matchbox case

I need to preface this by saying I'm no expert in land navigation. I know enough to get by. However I did do a ton of research in selecting a compass and was surprised to find how many available models these days have annoying defects or other drawbacks. This model however seemed to stand out as not only lacking those annoyances, but it has several features that are, far as I can tell, fairly unique. -The sliding matchbox design is a plus for me as it means it closes up into a tidy rectangle with rounded corners, so it fits in a pocket without pointy bits. I'm not necessarily a fan of the fact that the only way to open it is to pull the lanyard, because I'm afraid it may eventually snap with time. However it shows no signs of doing so. -The case has a groove in the top with two glow-in-the-dark pieces you can aim much like the iron signs of a firearm when sighting. -The mirror is polished steel (non-magnetic, I checked) which is nice for durability and is also very clear. But what makes it very unique is that it drops down below the compass rather than above, which allows you to use the sights on the top without having to look through a hole, either when sighting a bearing or using the inclinometer to measure a height angle. The mirror can be a little fiddly as it slides freely when the compass is open. You can retract the mirror into the body when the compass is open by just tilting it. A final note is that this is the global version of this compass, and it appears that at least according to the map on the package (see photo), it is a *true* global compass. I saw another review from 5-6 months ago with a photo showing a different map on the package which showed it would not work in the farther parts of the southern hemisphere. I guess they made some small improvement to design?

Incredible design. Light weight, compact and versatile. I would not recommend this for someone starting out. If you don’t know the definition of the terms: grid magnetic angle, dip error, and avoiding an obstruction using an equilateral triangle, then don’t buy this. I absolutely love it.

The lanyard is already installed (unlike for a Suunto MC-2G), and you’re ready to go out-of-the box. The declination adjustment is easy, and the tool for it is attached to the lanyard. The metal mirror that slides and flips down is a bit unusual, but workable. The sights are a bit chunky, but well visible in low-light conditions, and good-enough for picking a landmark on your chosen heading. Overall, a good tool for sighting headings, even though it’s not quite as comfortable for map work as an MC-2G.

The overall experience working with the seller and the product quality is excellent. I would purchase this product again, and highly recommend the seller.

The compass itself is good quality, really easy to take a bearing and adjust for declination. The box drawer mechanism is sticky though, which I found a bit shoddy for an expensive compass.

Llegó muy bien, volvería a comprar con este vendedor sin duda

Lasted 3 months and sent in for warranty. Developed air bubbles with light use. But, warranty was not an issue. I also sent in a standard Suunto that had air bubbles. They were very helpful, and no questions asked. Customer service top notch. Not like the run around with warranty issues I have had with other companies. I do carry a GPS and back up compass. I like the matchbox style with sighting mirror. Fits in shirt pocket.

Failsafe, foolproof and pretty much indestructible – never needs batteries or recharging. Sometimes there's just no substitute for a map and compass. And when you really need a compass, this is the one you want.

Toller kompass einfach hochwertige Qualität

A fantastic small, quality compass from SUNNTO. Well designed and easy to use, small and compact. A must have for any hiking enthusiasts.

Qualité de finition, aiguille réactive et pratiquement fixe lors du déplacement (on ne perd pas son objectif de vu). Les possibilités offertes dans une si petite boite est tout bonnement génial.

I have several compasses for various uses this one being smaller & in the matchbox case is ideal for use in my buoyancy aid whilst sea kayaking. Though compact the dial face/bezel is easy to see I wish the luminous spots inside the the rotating bezel were easier to see in the dark but if you shine a torch directly into the bezel it does charge the luminous spots & lines.

A prima vista è come nella descrizione, una bussola robusta e precisa, necessita di un minimo di conoscenza di orientamento ma con le istruzioni si può usare comodamente. Peccato per il prezzo un po’ elevato (versione per tutto il mondo)