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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass

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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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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass Customer Reviews

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Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass

4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (6)
Reliable (5)
Strong construction (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (7)
Survival (6)
Day trip (4)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Outdoor enthusiast (4), Professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 8 customers

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Oct

2007

(68 of 68 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great compass

By bender

from Vancouver

About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

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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.

Nov

2007

(38 of 41 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Quality leads

By Senior Trekker

from Santa Rosa, California

About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast

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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

Jun

2009

(23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good compass

By Anthroman

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Professional

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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.

Aug

2009

(16 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Would not leave home without it....

By Gizmo

from Cornelius, Oregon

About Me SAR Professional

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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.

Feb

2011

(2 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Worse Compass EVER!

By sardog

from Keller, TX

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional, SAR Professional

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Pros

None

Cons

Difficult To Read
Inaccurate

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
Survival

Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

I bought this compass based on reviews and a recommendation. And thought maybe something so expensive had to be great.It is absolutely the worse compass I've ever owned. You can get a better compass at [...].Go demo this at REI, don't just buy online like I did.In fact I've had 5 of the top national compass instructors in SAR demo this compass, because I thought it could not really be this bad. They cold not believe how terrible this compass is. In fact its very frustrating when everyone was getting different readings.The numbers are hard to read. In fact 60 looks like 80, 160 looks like 180.The lines are not clear if your eye site troubles you in the least bit, you'll get confused.Try this compass instead: Brunton 15TDCL Please save your money, I've tried this compass now on 5 certified courses. I'm so disappointed in this product its not even funny.

Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

MC-2G The Best

By ridgehunter

from Vancouver, WA

About Me 30 Years of Experience

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Pros

Best while moving

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Navigation

Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

When you're navigating in the backcountry you usually want to keep moving. This compass's unique needle design allows for more accurate on the go travel via a compass bearing. With practice it is just as fast as a GPS. Also, the needle housing is not liquid filled so air bubbles can't be a factor in the needle movement. One feature this compass has that is not unique, but is a feature every mirrored sighting compass should have is a black line running down the middle of the mirror. This is important for when the line goes through the center of the needle's reflection in the mirror you can be assured your bearing is straight and true.

Jan

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

perfect for travel

By g-mac

from Everywhere

About Me Professional

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Pros

Accurate
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

If you travel internationally and want only one compass, this is it.

Made in finland. Backed by lifetime warranty. Global needle technology.

The MC-2 Global compass allows for someone to have a compass that works anywhere in the world.

It is also constructed well and has luminous markings in more places than other compasses allowing for easy use in low light situations. A compass is a very important piece of equipment. If you are going to be traveling in the wilderness get this high quality compass.

Jan

2012

5.0

Global needle is a plus

By DrewTheEngineer

from SoCal

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Accurate
Multi use
Reliable Performance
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Survival

Comments about Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass:

Works as advertised. Much better than the MC-2 compass which had sticky needle problems (maybe a batch of southern hemisphere balanced compasses got shipped to the US?)

One advantage to the global needle is that it doesn't have the sticking problem even if the capsule isn't held perfectly level, as on a regular needle.

One complaint is that there isn't enough contrast between the light orange north end of the needle to the white south end, they are nearly indistiguishable under red light.