Experienced walker/mountaineers compass.A longer base plate than the Field, the Silva Ranger gives a greater level of accuracy and therefore safety. Other features include a magnifier and luminous dots on the needle, baseplate etc to ease night-time use.
On the baseplate there are km markings at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scale as well as mm scale for measuring.
Duke of Edinburgh recommended kit
Features:MagnifierKm markings on base plate for 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scaleluminous dots on needle and baseplate etcLanyard included.
Voucher to the value £20 that allows you to download 600Km2 of 1:25 OS Explorer mapping from Garmin. Can be used for compatible GPS units such as Etrex 30x, GPSMAP 64S etc
The Garmin eTrex 32X handheld GPS is designed with outdoor activities in mind, especially walking and cycling. It has a 5.6cm (2.2") sunlight readable, full colour screen. A 3-axis electronic compass, and a barometric altimeter.
The Harvey Maps Pocket Magnifier is a remarkably handy light flat plastic magnifier. Makes fine detail, or any print, easy to read. Supplied in protective plastic pocket
The Ortlieb Map Case is the top pick among map cases. It features see-through panels on both sides and is constructed from robust rubber that outlasts wear and tear at the seams, setting it apart from less durable options. The secure top closure ensures waterproof protection and for added convenience, you can opt for the carrying cord accessory.
The Silva 4 Militaire is practically the same as the Expedition 4, but graduated in miles rather than degrees as favoured by the armed forces. It features a full-sized base plate, magnifier and rubber feet for precision map work. Specifically designed for use by the British military, the base plate features 1:25k, 1:50k and 1:40k roamer scales, as well as centimetre and inch rulers. The needle and cardinal points feature a luminous compound which is activated by daylight and will maintain brightness for up to 4 hours in darkness. The Militaire 4 is a classic compass used by NATO forces around the world.
This classically styled compass is ideal for hiking, walking, backpacking, orienteering and mountaineering, who wish to navigate using a map when outdoors in the hills/ mountains. Fitted with a ruled edge to measure distances easily and accurately and made a lightweight, durable base-plate this compass can withstand rigorous and frequent use outdoors.
The Silva Orienteering Competitors Cards have 27 squares on each card and are used in conjunction with orienteering punches.
The Silva Expedition compass comes with all of the usual useful features such as rubber feet to enable precision map work and luminous markings to aid night navigation. But it doesn’t end there, there's also a magnifying lens to better see small details on you map and a clinometer for measuring slope angle.
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