A practical baseplate compass built for clear readings day or night. The dial cover includes a signalling mirror, the bevel glows in the dark, and an LED illuminates the base plate so you can read your bearing and spot your landmark in low light.
What is a base plate compass? It is a compass mounted on a flat, transparent plate with rulers and orienting lines, designed to be laid directly on a map for taking and following bearings.
- Signalling mirror built into the dial cover for emergency use and precise sighting
- LED illuminated base plate plus luminous markings for night navigation
- Glow-in-the-dark bevel stays visible after light exposure
- Adjustable declination for accurate readings across different regions
- Global needle for reliable performance anywhere in the world
- Scratch-resistant acrylic base plate, lightweight for hiking and backpacking
Specifications
- Material: plastic with acrylic base plate
- Size: 108 x 64.5 x 21 mm
- Power: button battery (included) for LED
In the box
- 1 x baseplate compass with button battery
Notes
- Allow a 0 to 1 inch variation due to manual measurement.
- Colours may vary slightly between monitors and the actual product.