Compass - Gi Issue Phosphorescent / Od (27)

by Rothco

Product Features

• Manufactured to U.S. Military specs
• Induction dampened with phosphorescent illumination
• Normal functioning in temperatures between -49 to 158 degrees fahrenheit
• Included nylon case clips to almost any belt
• Die-cast metal

Product Description

This item comes with well known brand name of Rothco. Rothco is the World's Foremost Supplier of Military and Outdoor Clothing and Accessories.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002RPYNE
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,287 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best you can get., October 1, 2007

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Dan Misanthrope "danscollectibles" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Compass - Gi Issue Phosphorescent / Od (27) (Misc.)

This is an outstanding compass, easy to use and solid as a rock.
You do NOT need to order the tritium version that costs $40 more, the marks on this compass will glow for hours with just a quick shine with a flashlight.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best You Can Buy, January 15, 2009

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M. Corrigan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Compass - Gi Issue Phosphorescent / Od (27) (Misc.)

I bought this to replace a 40 year old "Silva" that had seen better days. I looked at Brunton, Suunto, and Silva before deciding on the Cammenga. The damping on the needle (card) is absolutely dead-on and rock solid. The quality of this compass can't be beat by any other compass today. I agree with the other reviewers about not getting the tritium version.

The phosphorescent version is the same compass but without the added cost of the tritium. Added to the bullet proof build quality is that it is waterproof, works at 50 below zero (F), highly legible, does not need liquid (that can discolor and leak) for damping (it uses induction damping instead). This is the same version as standard US military issue, but without the tritium.

You will not be disappointed when you use this compass. The old adage is still true, you do get what you pay for. One more note, most of the Brunton and Silva compasses are Chinese.... get the US made Cammenga instead; you'll never regret it. Why trust your life to anything less?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American GI Compass is High Quality, July 6, 2009

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HighonBeingNormal - See all my reviews

This is a compass made to US Military Specifications. I see no better compass for the money. If you don't need the Map Plate found on Silva and Brunton this high quality compass is for you.