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Silva Lensatic 360 Compass
Studio : Silva
by Silva
Brand : Silva
Model : 2801020
Publisher : Silva
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0083828010208
UPC : 083828010208
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
List Price : $17.99
Our Price : $17.79
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Classic military style compass with black powder-coated aluminum case
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Sighting-slit unit/top cover; sighting arm to magnify dial reading
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Liquid-filled compass with 2-degree increments
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Luminous points on rotating bezel
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Measures 3.1 by 2.1 by 1 inches; weighs 3 ounces
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Product Description |
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Classic design traditionally used by military forces for its precisely accurate bearings in land navigation and directing artillery coordinates. Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum housing. Liquid-filled compass with 2 increments sighting-slit unit/top cover quality lens in sighting arm to magnify dial reading.Classic military design Powder-coated aluminum housing 2 graduations Magnified sighting arm 3.125 X 2.125 3.0 OZ |
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Americancivilwar.com Product Description |
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Traditionally used by the military due to its highly accurate bearings in land navigation, the Silva Lensatic 360 compass offers a classic design that will stand up to your most rigorous hikes or orienteering outings. It's protected in a black powder-coated aluminum housing. The liquid-filled compass features 2-degree increments, sighting-slit unit/top cover, and a quality lens in sighting arm to magnify dial reading. Luminous points on rotating bezel aid readings under low light conditions. It measures 3.1 by 2.1 by 1 inches and weighs 3 ounces. |
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Unusable |
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I've just received the "Silva Lensatic 360 Compass [Sports]." The hand doesn't point in the same direction. I, therefore, have no choice but to return the item. |
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Good Buy NOT Good Bye! |
First, let me tell you that I have never owned a compass, and I believe that I have only held one once before in my life. I got a $20 Americancivilwar.com gift certificate from my brother-in-law and instead of buying a DVD, I decided to get someting a little more adventurous for an upcoming camping trip. So, I came up with the idea of buying a compass.
The compass selection ranges from many really low end, to one moderate priced, to many on the high end side. Since the gift certificate for for $20, I searched in that price range. The Silva Lensatic 360 was really my only choice for the $20 range.
When I got the compass, it looked and felt good. It feels solid for the price. The W points in the direction of where the sun sets in my backyard, and it points to E where the sun rises in my front yard, so the accuracy is good enough for me. I really feel like going for a hike in the wilderness, but since I'm a novice hiker, I should first read the book that I ordered w/ the compass ( The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great Outdoors by Seidman). |
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Darn Good Compass!! |
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A good general use compass no great faults good value for the money made in Taiwan for once something made in a democracy and not communist China. |
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This is the One |
Sometimes you can just pick up an object and you know it is well made. The Silva Lensatic 360 Compass is one of those objects.
The body is very solidly built aluminum. The pieces fit together well, and, most importantly, the hinges for the cover and the magnifying glass don't feel cheap, like they will snap off with repeated use.
The compass itself works great and "centers" in only a few seconds. The crystal is engraved with two sighting lines, so no worries about these lines wearing off over time. The bezel luminesces well at night.
The bottom line is that this is a great lower end compass at a great price and this guy will be in my pack for years to come. |
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Great Value |
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I wanted a good compass for a reasonable price and this compass is perfect for me. Unlike my previous experience with compasses, it is very easy to use. I was impressed with how rugged the case is. This compass will come with me on all my hikes. |
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