Silva Field Compass
"A bit pricy but good quality. Does what is should."
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Silva Field Middle South Compass - Transparent
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Your easy-to-use base plate compass when learning to navigate.
New to navigation and looking for a base level compass? Have kids joining an outdoor youth group? The Silva Field Middle South (MS) Compass will be your reliable companion in all situations. This entry level compass has distinct colours and graphics, and easy-to-read base plate map measuring - compatible with most maps.
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Product ID: A0593/005
Product details
General
Weight
28 g
Product ID
A0593-005
Activity
Hike
Dimensions
External
(L) 17.5 cm x (W) 1.2 cm x (D) 1.2 cm
Design Features
Highlights
- DryFlex rubber bezel - giving you a comfortably soft grip.
- Two distance measuring scales in kilometres and a millimetre scale.
- Declination scale - correct your readings from magnetic north or south to true north or south.
- Base plate with rounded ends - so you can hold it comfortably while outdoors.
- Friction free compass needle with a sapphire jewel bearing.
- Removable lanyard with a safety release.
Reviews
Overall rating: 3.4 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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Reviews
Very accurate and reliable
"Compasses make the world go round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or is not the other way around. . . ."
Failed on first outing
"My first outing with this compass was an adventure race at the start line it was working normally, next time i checked it it had reversed polarity and very nearly sent me i the wrong direction. . I understand that magnets and strong electrical output devices can cause this but the only device I had on my person was a smart watch. I don't know what caused this but cannot recommend a critical safety device that is unreliable."
Solid unit
"Works well. The needle settles quickly and is well damped, solid construction, does what it says on the box."
Compas Review
"It points North, as it is meant to. Hard to go wrong with this device. Has literally existed since before Jesus. Mine got demagnetized (my bag has a few magnetic clips). Keep the compass away from magnets and it will work fine."
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Material and care
Materials
Composition
- Plastic
Care instructions
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
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If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ Delivery
Standard delivery is typically:
- 1-2 business days for the South Island
- 2-4 business days for the South Island (Rural)
- 1-3 business days for the North Island
- 2-5 business days for the North Island (Rural)
We use NZ Post as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.