Silva Lensatic 360 - Compass

by Silva

Product Features

• Classic military style compass with black powder-coated aluminum case
• Sighting-slit unit/top cover; sighting arm to magnify dial reading
• Liquid-filled compass with 2-degree increments
• Luminous points on rotating bezel
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Traditionally used by the military due to its highly accurate bearings in land navigation, the Silva Lensatic 360 compass offers a classic design that will stand up to your most rigorous hikes or orienteering outings. It's protected in a black powder-coated aluminum housing. The liquid-filled compass features 2-degree increments, sighting-slit unit/top cover, and a quality lens in sighting arm to magnify dial reading. Luminous points on rotating bezel aid readings under low light conditions. It measures 3.1 by 2.1 by 1 inches and weighs 3 ounces.

Product Description

Classic design traditionally used by military forces for its precisely accurate bearings in land navigation and directing artillery coordinates. Heavy-duty, powder-coated aluminum housing. Liquid-filled compass with 2? increments, sighting-slit unit/top cover, quality lens in sighting arm to magnify dial reading

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5 x 1.7 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EQ81QK
• Item model number: 2801020
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,739 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Compasses
  • #8 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Electronics & Gadgets > Compasses

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, August 29, 2006

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Aaron Linsdau (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silva Lensatic 360 - Compass (Sports)

This is a much better handling compass than the Brunton engineer lensatic style compass. The one weakness of this model is the spinning lid. It is nice to have but it makes it easy to take a wrong bearing because the lid spins too freely. Also, there is no detent or marking for exact alignment with the physical case - you have to guess.

Other than the poor top spinning lid, this lensatic compass is quite superior to the compeditor's offering.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the One, May 27, 2008

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Mike (Bound Brook, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Silva Lensatic 360 - Compass (Sports)

Sometimes you can just pick up an object and you know it is well made. The Silva Lensatic 360 Compass is one of those objects.

The body is very solidly built aluminum. The pieces fit together well, and, most importantly, the hinges for the cover and the magnifying glass don't feel cheap, like they will snap off with repeated use.

The compass itself works great and "centers" in only a few seconds. The crystal is engraved with two sighting lines, so no worries about these lines wearing off over time. The bezel luminesces well at night.

The bottom line is that this is a great lower end compass at a great price and this guy will be in my pack for years to come.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars silva compass, perfect for the everyman..., February 1, 2007

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L. warshaw "pen okeo" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silva Lensatic 360 - Compass (Sports)

This compass is not only affordable but is also made very well. It is very sturdy and made with a heavy metal that won't likely break without a fight. It is very clearly marked for finding north and super accurate. Without a doubt the best buy online for a compass.