Customer Reviews

Compass - Gi Issue Phosphorescent / Od (27)

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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.

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?

I purchased this for my husband for Christmas. He was stunned! He had recently gone out west Elk Hunting with a buddy who had served in the US Military. His buddy used one of these Compasses to navigate the area they hunted. It is extremely accurate and the bonus of this one is that the dial glows in the dark.

This is an excellent compass for the money it's just like my military issue lenstatic compass.Bought two for my sons to teach about asimuth and sofortth.Could'nt be happier the function flawlessly.Well worth the money.Very well made,solid product.Put it this way,If you need a compass thats accurate and that will last,do yourself a favor and spend the money.CTR Wesley Chapel

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.

This is an excellent compass for the money it's just like my military issue lenstatic compass.Bought two for my sons to teach about asimuth and sofortth.Could'nt be happier they function flawlessly.Well worth the money.Very well made,solid product.Put it this way,If you need a compass thats accurate and that will last,do yourself a favor and spend the money.CTR Wesley Chapel

Don't waste your time or stake your life on a cheap compass or a GPS that could become worthless. This is a solid piece you can rely on that will be with you for many years. Wish I still had mine from 30 years ago but this is as close to that one as I could get without paying for the expensive Tritium version. Don't waste your money on that one!!

I purchased this so that I could identify landmarks from the tops of mountains, as well as to calibrate my watch compass. It does what it is supposed to do! You can line up another mountain peak in the crosshair, then glance down through the lens and read the bearing to the degree. What I haven't decided, though, is how I'll feel about humping it up a mountain when it comes time to pack it!