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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

Imported.

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Suunto A-10 Compass Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Suunto A-10 Compass

4.6

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (9)
Compact (8)
Reliable (7)
Simple controls (7)
Strong construction (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (9)
Day trip (8)
Survival (8)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (6)
Road trips (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Outdoor enthusiast (8), Avid adventurer (5), Gearhead (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Apr

2008

(41 of 45 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This compass SAVED MY LIFE!

By leepub

from SoCal

About Me Avid Adventurer, Bad With Directions, Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

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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.

Oct

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good direction!

By Queen of Crex

from Grantsburg, WI

About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

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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.

Jul

2008

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great piece, not so durable

By longjohn silver

from Mich

About Me Avid Adventurer, Gearhead

See all my reviews

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.

Sep

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Might look simple, but this does the job

By OutdoorObcessed

from Illinois

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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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.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The original GPS

By ground sloth

from Broomfield, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer, Outdoor Enthusiast

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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.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome simple piece

By Chris Sharma

from Davis/ San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Climber, Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

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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. [...]

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simple, Well Priced, and a necessity

By Chinny33

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

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

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Suunto A-10 Compass:

I exclusively use a GPS, but needed a back up compass. this is small, lightweight and perfect for what i needed to throw in the "survival" necessities in the pack while hiking.

Sep

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Everything you need and nothing more.

By livelight11

from Fayetteville, AR

About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

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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?

Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good features, lightweight

By snafui

from Springfield, MA

About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

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.