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Brunton Classic 9020G Compass
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Brunton Classic 9020G Compass

Item # 408023

$12.00

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This compass features a state-of-the-art cobalt steel needle sealed in an anti-static liquid-dampened vial.

  • Translucent green baseplate and tool-free declination adjustment allow easy reading and convenient navigating
  • Non-glare, high-visibility white azimuth ring makes reading the large numbers easy
  • N is marked in red and S/E/W are marked in bright green for easy reading
  • Inclination scale measures 0° to 35° of slope angle

Made in USA.

Item 408023

Brunton Classic 9020G Compass Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1.1 ounces
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 inches
Increments2 degrees
Declination adjustmentYes
Declination scaleYes
Liquid filledYes
Sighting MirrorNo
ClinometerNo
Magnifying lensNo

Brunton Classic 9020G Compass Customer Reviews

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Brunton Classic 9020G Compass
 
3.7

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (6)
  • Compact (6)
  • Waterproof (5)
  • Easy to set up (4)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (6)
    • Day trips (5)
    • Backcountry camping (4)
    • River trips (4)
    • Campgrounds (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Outdoor enthusiast (7), Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Oct

    8

    2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    My Favorite Compass !!!

    By Sound Man

    from Saint Louis, MO (temp)

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Gearhead, Nature Freak, Outdoor Enthusiast

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Color is Hard to Lose
    • Compact
    • Extremely Rugged
    • High Magnetic Retention
    • Reliable Performance
    • Strong Construction
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Aiming Satellite Dish
      • Assist with Sundial setup
      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

      This is my favorite compass. I have had quite a few different brands and this Brunton is the best. It is easy to find in a pack due to its bright color, it almost glows! Highly recommended as a compass at any price. This is a bargain due to the low price.
      I have installed many satellites and left the compass in my toolbox near magnetic tools and only the Brunton has lasted more than 6 weeks. Others have either lost the way north, dried out, or cracked the plastic. It has survived over 4 years of bouncing around the toolbox and in the backpack doing double duty. The plastic is way scuffed up, but it still works perfectly.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      2

      2007

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      as good as it gets

      By Mountain Matt

      from athens Georgia

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Compact
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

        I've had this compass for eight years, and used it in competitive orienteering(land navigation). It sets quickly and accurately, is light weight and compact, waterproof, as simple as a compass can get, and about as cheap as well, this compass works just as well as compasses 4-5 times it's price (I know, I've used about 20 different ones competitively)

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        4

        2008

        (3 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        This will get you heading the wrong way

        By fish

        from Salt Lake City

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Colorful

        Cons

        • Dangerously inaccurate
        • Inaccurate

        Best Uses

        • Getting lost

        Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

        The red end of the needle on this compass, like most, is supposed to point North. I just got mine home and took a look at it closely. The red end is pointing South(ish). Should have looked at it closely before I took it to the check stand, but Brunton should have looked at also before they packaged it and shipped it for sale. This makes me distrust Brunton all toghether. They used to be great, but not anymore.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        15

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        The rotating bezel got stuck

        By slice4e

        from Orlando

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Compact
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival

          Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

          This was an OK compass and I used it for several orienteering and adventure races. The problem is that after about a year of use the rotating bezel got stuck and would not turn any more. I dont know if that was from the heat, or water... but it does not work any more.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          11

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Bright & accurate

          By Big Bear

          from Winder, GA

          About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Compact
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Construction
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River Trips
            • Road Trips
            • Survival

            Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

            I've had this compass for about 10 years. Got when I took a survival course in college. Needed an inexpensive compass to learn how to find my way through a desert course. It worked GREAT!!! It has continued to serve me in all my outdoor adventures since. Again, I've had it for 10 years and it works just as well now as it did when I first bought it. I would definitely recomend it to anyone, especially if you're on a tight budget. Works just as well as any [$]or more compass. One final note is the color makes it easy to find, and I made a lanyard to slip through the loop so that I can just hang it around my neck.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            13

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Good to start...

            By Hike/Climb/Run

            from Tucson, Az

            About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Accurate
            • Compact
            • Simple Controls
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day Trips
              • River Trips
              • Survival

              Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

              The declination adjustment is a little flimsy on this model, but overall a good compass to start out with, though I would invest in something a little better for a situation where it would be used constantly.

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              12

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              A good starter or backup compass

              By hotskoz

              from Portland OR

              About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Accurate
              • Compact
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Reliable Performance
              • Waterproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backup
                • Day Trips
                • Starter
                • Survival

                Comments about Brunton Classic 9020G Compass:

                This is a great starter compass and very durable. I like the fact that is has a toolless adjustable declination scale. The baseplate is a little small and for this reason my primary compass is a Sunnto M-3. I carry a sighting compass in my pack but it is not that great for using flat out on a map. I have one of these Bunnton Classics buried in my pack in the event my Sunnto is lost or damaged. I know it will get me to where I want to go.

                I have a few of these I loan, or have given away, to others who were learning to navigate. The name speaks for itself. This compass is a Classic and a great value.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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