Brunton 15TDCL Compass

by Brunton

Product Features

• 15-mirrored map compass
• It is declination adjustable
• Wears luminous points and features a clinometer

Product Description

Product Description

Probably the most famous compass in the world, this is the original model 15 mirrored map compass. Not just a compass, the 15 is declination adjustable, wears luminous points and features a clinometer. This is a must for any outdoor enthusiast.

Feature Details

3.9 inches x 2.5 inches x 0.8 inches

3 ounces

Declination adjustable

2° C graduations

Luminous points

Protective cover with sighting mirror

Clinometer

1:24k, 1:25k & 1:50k meter scales

Lanyard with declination tool

Available in degrees or in Quads as the 15TDCLQ

Leather case available (3014)

Lifetime warranty

Product Description

460200 Features: Declination adjustability, sighting mirror, one degree accuracy and dual scale translations Specifications: Weight: 3oz

Product Details

Product Manual [1.92mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000093ILE
• Item model number: F-15TDCL
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,652 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #10 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Compasses
  • #12 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Electronics & Gadgets > Compasses

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent compass, January 24, 2009

By 

Michael A. Rogers (Fort Campbell, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brunton 15TDCL Compass (Sports)

The Brunton type 15 is an excellent compass. What I enjoy the most is having the protractors (both 1:50,000 and 1:24,000) cut right into its baseplate. This eliminates the need to carry a separate plastic protractor like we did in the Army. The entire compass has easy to read numbers, everything is sharply etched, including the glow-in-the-dark points, of which there are eight. The needle swings freely with no stoppages or hiccups. The azimuth ring moves smoothly too, but is built into the frame tightly enough so that it won't slip accidentally. The best feature by far is the declination adjustment. I think this time saver would have been considered cheating in the Army. The type 15 for Brunton is still made in Sweden where it originated. Most of their competition, even those that once produced military quality compasses like Silva, now have their instruments churned out of southeast Asian factories, despite selling them for comparable prices.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compass, May 26, 2008

By 

Chuck Thomas (Glennallen, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brunton 15TDCL Compass (Sports)

The Silva Ranger type 15 used to be a very good compass, They changed it and is now an absolute joke. This Brunton Nexus Elite is the same as the old Silva Ranger type 15 and is an excellent compass. The person who rated it and complained that it was not digital does not know enough about a compass to be buying one in the first place.(Does it even remotely look digital?) I have done forestry work for a long time and I would take this compass anywhere. Very accurate for somebody that knows how to use a compass.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRUNTON MODEL 15 MIRROR COMPASS, March 29, 2011

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Dallas C Lane - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Brunton 15TDCL Compass (Sports)

I recently upgraded to the BRUNTON MODEL 15 compass and am very satisfied. I am a Search And Rescue Technician Instructor and teach land navigation. I have been using one of the other high quality mirror compasses for about 15 years. Several students in the last SARTECH class had BRUNTON MODEL 15 compasses which I experimented with. By the end of the class I made the switch. Specifically I found the compass to be more sturdy, the bezel moves freely without binding, the mirror adjusts smoothly without binding, the needle sets more quickly with less swing, and the base plate has a built in UTM Grid Reader. The most important feature for those of us with aging eyes, the dial is much easier to read. The bezel is red so the numbers contrast more clearly. The numbers on the bezel are larger and clearer than other high quality mirror compasses. In totality, I have found the BRUNTON MODEL 15 compass to be more accurate, faster to use, and easier to read.

Thanks BRUNTON - GOOD JOB!

Dallas