Compasses

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Compasses Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:04:20 Post No. [Report]

Gday /out/

I am going to be doing some park ranger work overseas in the new year, and i'll need an accurate lensatic/prismatic compass.

I would normally go for pic related, the CAMMENGA, and have no issue with the price except for the fact that where i'm working it has a high chance of being stolen.

So what I'm asking is are there any decent knockoff brand lensatic compasses that i could perhaps buy a few of, or should i just shell out for the best and keep it on my person at all times?

Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:15:31 Post No.871398
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Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:15:31 Post No.871398 [Report]

>>871393
to reiterate, accuracy and ability to withstand the elements are my guiding criteria here.

Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:25:52 Post No.871402
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>>871393
>lensatic
Why?

Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:33:38 Post No.871403
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Anonymous 2016-10-08 08:33:38 Post No.871403 [Report]

>>871402
well to be honest just because i've never used a mirrored one before.

Easy to use in shitty light conditions?
Any models come to mind that allow you to adjust for true north magnetic north such as higher models?

I always considered them to be shitty cheap versions but i'd be happy to be proven wrong.

Anonymous 2016-10-09 07:10:44 Post No.871862
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 07:10:44 Post No.871862 [Report]

>>871403
The transparent baseplate of a mirrored compass makes i superior for use with a map. It's worth spending a few hours practicing.

Anonymous 2016-10-09 07:54:43 Post No.871877
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 07:54:43 Post No.871877 [Report]

>>871393
>it would get stolen
is the place known for its high rates of compass thefts?

Anonymous 2016-10-09 08:38:17 Post No.871888
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I use a $8 piece of plastic, because then I don't care if I lose it.

Anonymous 2016-10-09 08:39:44 Post No.871890
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 08:39:44 Post No.871890 [Report]

>>871888
Have fun orienteering with that thing in anything but flat terrain.

Anonymous 2016-10-09 08:51:35 Post No.871892
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 08:51:35 Post No.871892 [Report]

>>871888
>I dont care about accuracy
lol, for even just $8 more you can get something vaguely accurate

Anonymous 2016-10-09 09:04:11 Post No.871893
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 09:04:11 Post No.871893 [Report]

>>871890
>>871892
I just need to semi-accurately tell my direction. I don't plan on getting lost in a desert.

Anonymous 2016-10-09 10:36:18 Post No.871925
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Anonymous 2016-10-09 10:36:18 Post No.871925 [Report]

>>871393
Get a Brunton. They're fucking durable, look a little crappy, and they have level bubbles. They're pretty nice.

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