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Suunto A-10 Compass
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This basic compass offers reliable navigation at an outstanding price!
- Liquid-filled capsule, tungsten steel needle and sapphire-jeweled bearing help to provide accurate readings
- Bezel in two degree increments features notched edges for good grip; curved baseplate fits comfortably in your palm
- Fixed declination correction scale accounts for the difference between magnetic and true North; the scale is not adjustable as with some compasses
- Inch, centimeter and 1:24,000 scales on baseplate
- Includes lanyard with locking clip for quick on and off
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Suunto A-10 Compass Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Accurate (11)
- Compact (9)
- Reliable (9)
- Simple controls (9)
- Easy to set up (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry camping (11)
- Day trip (10)
- Survival (9)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (7)
- Road trips (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Outdoor enthusiast (9), Avid adventurer (5), Gearhead (5)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
It does its job. nuff said
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
I had this compass for about three months before the seal finally gave out. I used it quite a bit, and it never let me down during that time. But eventually a bubble formed, which threw off the accuracy. Then finally the majority of the fluid had leaked out, leaving this thing kinda useless. But for less than $15, I didn't expect much more. If you're gentle with it, I would recommend the purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
I've had this compass for a few years and I recently used it in a map, compass, and survival course. This is the lightest compass I've found (24.6g .87oz) that has a rotating bezel/azimuth and fixed declination correction and I've really been searching hard for something lighter with these features. Brunton made the 12nl which may have fit the bill at .6oz but that appears to be discontinued.
I have to agree with a previous reviewer that the lanyard doesn't seem to be attached well due to an odd shaped clip, but removing the clip and attaching the lanyard directly solves the problem and reduces weight.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Road Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
Not a whole lot to say. Its accurate its reliable and its got what you need to keep you heading in the right direction. What else do you want in a compass?
Pros
- Accurate
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
- River Trips
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
This is a good compass for the price, but treat it nicely, I took mine out once and didnt particularly abuse it and the casing has leaked out all the suspension fluid and is now rather inaccurate.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
Got caught up in a sudden, vicious snow storm with zero visibility with my dog (misjudged timing of approaching storm). We were off trail with no landmark to gage directions due to blizzard condition, was completely disorientated. I had a windproof softshell on, that was it, pooch had a very good coat on, but not enough. We were in a very bad shape and hypothermia was a real danger. Since the map was useless (zero landmark) the compass was our only hope. I knew if we headed south we would come across a trail that would lead us back to the trailhead (or whatever is left of the trail since there was heavy snow cover). So through loose rocks and icy slopes we followed the red pointer on the compass and sure enough after what seemed like hours we found the trailhead and our truck covered in inches of fresh powder. I take my A10 everytime, everywhere now no matter how easy I think a hike will be... you never know when you will need it. This compass is now the one piece of item I cherish the most in my pack.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
- Educational programs
- River Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
I bought several of these compasses for education programs on orienteering. Cost was a factor as well as quality and simplicity since kids will be using them and we had to stay in our budget. These are great tools and easy enough to use to teach kids how to work them. They fit nicely in the palm of your hand and have a neck strap so the kids won't drop them. There is a little attachment that connects the neck strap to the compass which I did not put on since the strap could easily come off of it - I just tied it directly to the compass instead - works great! They also come with a wonderful 'how to' brochure that has some great general information on using compasses.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
It works great, small enough to fit anywhere, easy to use. I know where I want to go it tells me my direction and keeps me on course. What more can you ask for. The more you use it the more you will like it.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- None yet found
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Day Trips
- Road Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
I got this compass for an adventure race, and it did its job and more. It was great for plotting points on a map, setting courses, and it was light and took quite a beating. I had an ex-marine on my team with a military grade compass and mine proved just as accurage and easier to use.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Climbing bouldering
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Survival
Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:
Great simple compass. It really has all you need and nothing more. Great UL pick. [...]
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