Brunton Ball Compass; Pin-on Luminescent #9067

by Brunton

Product Features

• 9067
• 080078906701
• Lifetime Warranty

Product Description

Compasses - 9067Manufacture ID: F-9067A true classic our pin-on ball compass is a waterproof rotating ball of direction. Pin it on your pack or your jacket zipper and have a ball with it.1"x1"x1" .3 oz. Cardinal points Pins on for hands free use Rotating ball WaterproofColor may vary.Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P41RC6
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,484 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #25 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Electronics & Gadgets > Compasses

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Handy little compass, October 18, 2010

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Outdoorsman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Brunton Ball Compass; Pin-on Luminescent #9067 (Misc.)

I bought this to pin to the strap of my backpack while hiking. It's very convenient since you don't need to hold it level for it to work. It has a very heavy duty safety pin unlike another cheaper same style compass I bought. I lost that one on the first outing. the only concern I have is that I bought 2 of these (one for my girlfriend also), and there is a noticable difference between the two as to where they indicate North. For simple naviation this shouldn't be an issue. If you buy one, check it against a known accurate compass before you NEED it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Dense Forest Trails, April 8, 2010

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Karl Bielefeldt (Huntsville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brunton Ball Compass; Pin-on Luminescent #9067 (Misc.)

I grew up in Arizona. Even in the mountain forests, trails there tend to be fairly direct and landmarks are usually clearly visible from quite a distance. I consider myself to have an above average sense of direction, and as an Eagle Scout, I am well versed in the use of a "serious" orienteering compass to triangulate my position on a map without the use of a GPS.

A few years ago I moved to Alabama. With dense trees and winding trails, seeing 30 seconds down the trail is a rare occurrence, let alone distant landmarks. Missing a turn or taking the wrong path happens all too often now, and traditional "stop and take a landmark bearing at intersections" orienteering doesn't help much.

This is where this little Brunton ball compass comes in handy. I would have considered it a useless toy on Arizona trails, but here it is pinned to the strap of my trekking pole, where it is invaluable for the continuous awareness style of navigation necessary in a dense forest. The weight is negligible and I don't have to stop and level it out to notice things like the trail I'm expecting to go South gradually branching East, indicating I missed a stream crossing. While you won't be able to do any "official" orienteering with it, it has much more practical use in this kind of environment, and you can always keep a "real" compass in your pack should the situation call for one. The compass is surprisingly sturdy, and even if it weren't, it's cheap. Well worth having on hand.

4.0 out of 5 stars ball compass, February 6, 2011

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K. Watson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brunton Ball Compass; Pin-on Luminescent #9067 (Misc.)

Very good, 4 stars because the base is hollow.
I filled the base with glue from a glue gun.
Well worth the money.