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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass
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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass

Item # 652898

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This full-featured compass lets you take accurate bearings with a sighting notch and mirror, plus its patented Global needle works anywhere on earth.

  • Baseplate features magnifying lens, straight edge and inch markings for accurate map reading
  • Declination scale is adjustable to account for the difference between magnetic and true North; adjustment key is included on lanyard
  • Easy-grip bezel reads in 2-degree increments and features luminous outer ring for low-light reading

There has never been a compass that could function flawlessly in all zones of the world--until now! Compass accuracy outside of limited latitudes can be flawed as changes in the magnetic field affect the position of the needle. Suunto's Global compass needle solves this problem with a patented structural innovation. The needle and magnet are built as separate units functioning independently from each other, so that the inclination of the magnetic field cannot tilt the needle.

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Item 652898

Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2.6 ounces
Dimensions3.9 x 2.5 inches
Analog or DigitalAnalog
Increments2 degrees
Declination adjustmentYes
Declination scaleYes
Liquid filledYes
Sighting MirrorYes
ClinometerYes
Magnifying lensYes

Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass Customer Reviews

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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (4)
  • Reliable (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (4)
    • Survival (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Oct

    12

    2007

    (50 of 50 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great compass

    By bender

    from Vancouver

    About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Survival

      Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

      As a geologist and outdoorsperson, I've used many compasses over the years, Brunton, Nexus, Silva and Suunto. The MC 2G is the only baseplate compass I've used that has the same sighting hole at the base of the mirror that geologist's pocket transits have. This is a brilliant feature. It makes it far easier to obtain an azimuth.

      I don't use a compass at night but I do find the black on white of the luminous bezel easier to read than the usual white on black.

      Easily the best baseplate compass available.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (50 of 50 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      13

      2007

      (29 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Quality leads

      By Senior Trekker

      from Santa Rosa, California

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Reliable Performance
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Bushwacking
        • Survival

        Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

        This is a very well made tool, far superior to other compasses in its class with which I am familiar.Quality is what counts, not advertising. Spend the extra 15 bucks

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (29 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        10

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Would not leave home without it....

        By Gizmo

        from Cornelius, Oregon

        About Me SAR Professional

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Adjustable declination
        • Compact
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Reliable Performance
        • Strong Construction
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Day Trips
          • River Trips
          • Search and Rescue
          • Survival

          Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

          Ok,
          Let's get down to it... most outdoor enthusiast usually will buy a GPS not a Compass. Which is one reason people get lost and we are called to find them. So I urge people that are doing any type of outdoor adventure to buy a compass along with their GPS. GPS's can fail they are electronics devices that require electrical power. Know to get down to the review. This is a very accurate compass, it has an adjustable declination, and incline indicator, easy to read back azimuth, glow in the dark bezel and some rulers as well. The small size is very affective for storage anywhere on one's person. Remember to print out a map on were your going and keep it on you just in case.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          9

          2009

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good compass

          By Anthroman

          from Tacoma, WA

          About Me Professional

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Accurate

          Cons

          • Use wear

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping

          Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

          Great compass... I highly recommend it. Far better than the others in same price class. It is definitely worth paying the extra couple of bucks.

          I use this compass everyday for work and have been very happy with it. Tried a couple of others and ended up returning them because they just didn't cut it.

          The only issue I have with it so far is that after a month of frequent use the numbers on the dial and edges have started to rub off. A quick and easy solution to this problem is to put a layer of clear nail polish on when you first get it. Most people probably won't have this problem, but then again I use it for work and it gets a lot more wear and tear than the average user would put on it.

          Still the best compass for the price.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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