The Silva Race 360 Jet is optimized for competitive orienteering with a low-friction capsule, slim profile and large rotating bezel that lets racers take rapid, repeatable bearings during events. Technically it outpaces bulkier compasses like the Ranger 2.0 for speed and responsiveness, and though it sits at a higher price point than budget options like the Brunton TruArc 3, its race-focused performance justifies the premium for competitors.
360° quick-turn
Low-friction needle
360° quick-turn
Low-friction needle
Review Summary
"The Silva Race 360 Jet is widely regarded as a top choice for competitive orienteers thanks to its low‑profile design, quick, responsive needle and precise sighting; reviewers often highlight its speed and ergonomics. A few purchasers mention the higher price and minor wear on the cord or finish after heavy use, but overall feedback is excellent."
Race-light — sprint-ready
Low-profile 360° rotating housing designed for fast, precise orienteering turns.
Race-light — sprint-ready
Low-profile 360° rotating housing designed for fast, precise orienteering turns.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Silva Race 360 Jet is optimized for competitive orienteering with a low-friction capsule, slim profile and large rotating bezel that lets racers take rapid, repeatable bearings during events. Technically it outpaces bulkier compasses like the Ranger 2.0 for speed and responsiveness, and though it sits at a higher price point than budget options like the Brunton TruArc 3, its race-focused performance justifies the premium for competitors.
360° quick-turn
Low-friction needle
Race-light — sprint-ready
Low-profile 360° rotating housing designed for fast, precise orienteering turns.
High-contrast dial and fine bearing lines for rapid, accurate aiming.
360° quick-turn
Low-friction needle
Race-light — sprint-ready
Low-profile 360° rotating housing designed for fast, precise orienteering turns.
High-contrast dial and fine bearing lines for rapid, accurate aiming.
$95-140 CAD
The Cammenga 3H Tritium Lensatic Compass is the best-in-class choice for demanding navigation because it integrates military-grade mil‑spec construction with self-illuminating tritium for guaranteed low-light performance. It outperforms the other lensatic compasses here on durability, magnetic stability, and field-proven accuracy, but commands a premium price reflecting its long service life and US-made quality.
Self-lit tritium
Mil-spec rugged
Self-lit tritium
Mil-spec rugged
Review Summary
"Built like a tank with reliable tritium illumination and military-accurate sighting; reviewers consistently praise its durability and long-term reliability, though note the higher price."
Glows like magic
Self-luminous tritium inserts provide continuous night visibility without batteries.
Glows like magic
Self-luminous tritium inserts provide continuous night visibility without batteries.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Cammenga 3H Tritium Lensatic Compass is the best-in-class choice for demanding navigation because it integrates military-grade mil‑spec construction with self-illuminating tritium for guaranteed low-light performance. It outperforms the other lensatic compasses here on durability, magnetic stability, and field-proven accuracy, but commands a premium price reflecting its long service life and US-made quality.
Self-lit tritium
Mil-spec rugged
Glows like magic
Self-luminous tritium inserts provide continuous night visibility without batteries.
Rugged aluminum housing built to MIL-SPEC for durability and field use.
Self-lit tritium
Mil-spec rugged
Glows like magic
Self-luminous tritium inserts provide continuous night visibility without batteries.
Rugged aluminum housing built to MIL-SPEC for durability and field use.
$160-220 CAD
The Suunto MC-2 G is widely regarded as the market-leading sighting mirror compass because it pairs a true global needle with a precision sighting mirror and clinometer-grade stability, making it the top choice for high-latitude and professional navigation. It commands a premium price but delivers technical advantages — superior needle behavior, luminous markings and refined sighting ergonomics — that outstrip the more budget-oriented Brunton TruArc models and even many Silva options for demanding field use.
Global needle
Clinometer-ready
Global needle
Clinometer-ready
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Suunto MC-2 G for professional-grade accuracy, a stable global needle, and robust mirror-sighting construction, though some mention its weight and higher price. Overall it is regarded as very reliable for extended field use."
Night-glow wink
Global needle calibrated for reliable use in both hemispheres.
Night-glow wink
Global needle calibrated for reliable use in both hemispheres.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Suunto MC-2 G is widely regarded as the market-leading sighting mirror compass because it pairs a true global needle with a precision sighting mirror and clinometer-grade stability, making it the top choice for high-latitude and professional navigation. It commands a premium price but delivers technical advantages — superior needle behavior, luminous markings and refined sighting ergonomics — that outstrip the more budget-oriented Brunton TruArc models and even many Silva options for demanding field use.
Global needle
Clinometer-ready
Night-glow wink
Global needle calibrated for reliable use in both hemispheres.
Sighting mirror with direct-read capability and luminous markings for low-light use.
Global needle
Clinometer-ready
Night-glow wink
Global needle calibrated for reliable use in both hemispheres.
Sighting mirror with direct-read capability and luminous markings for low-light use.
$120-160 CAD
Suunto's Clipper L/B NH is a compact clip-on pocket compass prized for its rugged build and reliable needle in a tiny form factor, making it ideal for attaching to packs, jacket zippers, or keychains. It holds a market-leading spot among clip compasses thanks to Suunto's precision engineering and competitive price, offering more consistent readings and durability than novelty zipper compasses and a more premium feel than ultra-budget map compasses like Coghlan's.
Clip-on convenience
Lightweight design
Clip-on convenience
Lightweight design
Review Summary
"Users who owned the Suunto Clipper long-term praise its compact, durable clip-on design and consistently reliable needle, making it a handy backup for hiking and travel; some note the small size limits precision for detailed navigation. Overall it’s seen as high-quality and dependable for everyday use. "
Clips like a koala
Spring clip attaches easily to straps, belts or pack loops for quick access.
Clips like a koala
Spring clip attaches easily to straps, belts or pack loops for quick access.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Suunto's Clipper L/B NH is a compact clip-on pocket compass prized for its rugged build and reliable needle in a tiny form factor, making it ideal for attaching to packs, jacket zippers, or keychains. It holds a market-leading spot among clip compasses thanks to Suunto's precision engineering and competitive price, offering more consistent readings and durability than novelty zipper compasses and a more premium feel than ultra-budget map compasses like Coghlan's.
Clip-on convenience
Lightweight design
Clips like a koala
Spring clip attaches easily to straps, belts or pack loops for quick access.
Liquid-filled capsule provides a stable needle for reliable readings on the move.
Clip-on convenience
Lightweight design
Clips like a koala
Spring clip attaches easily to straps, belts or pack loops for quick access.
Liquid-filled capsule provides a stable needle for reliable readings on the move.
$25-40 CAD
The Suunto MC-2 Global is positioned as the professional's choice for global-needle navigation thanks to its stable global needle, sighting mirror and clinometer for precise bearings and slope work. It justifies a higher price with field-grade durability and finer sighting features compared with the simpler Brunton TruArc 15 and the entry-level Suunto M-3, while offering a sleeker, more expedition-ready alternative to the Silva models for technical navigation tasks.
Precision bearings
Mirror sighting wink
Precision bearings
Mirror sighting wink
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise its accuracy, durable construction, and sighting mirror for precise navigation; it is regarded as a professional-grade baseplate compass though pricier and slightly heavier than budget options."
Clinometer ready
Global needle that works across hemispheres for reliable bearings anywhere.
Clinometer ready
Global needle that works across hemispheres for reliable bearings anywhere.
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
The Suunto MC-2 Global is positioned as the professional's choice for global-needle navigation thanks to its stable global needle, sighting mirror and clinometer for precise bearings and slope work. It justifies a higher price with field-grade durability and finer sighting features compared with the simpler Brunton TruArc 15 and the entry-level Suunto M-3, while offering a sleeker, more expedition-ready alternative to the Silva models for technical navigation tasks.
Precision bearings
Mirror sighting wink
Clinometer ready
Global needle that works across hemispheres for reliable bearings anywhere.
Sighting mirror, clinometer and precise rotating bezel for long-distance navigation.
Precision bearings
Mirror sighting wink
Clinometer ready
Global needle that works across hemispheres for reliable bearings anywhere.
Sighting mirror, clinometer and precise rotating bezel for long-distance navigation.
$110-160 CAD
The Suunto MC-2 Global is a professional-grade clinometer compass that pairs a true global needle and sighting mirror with an integrated clinometer for slope and bearing work, making it a top pick for mountaineers and field surveyors. It strikes a strong balance between technical precision and price — more feature-rich and globally reliable than entry-level models like the Brunton TruArc 15 and better suited for diverse hemispheres than some Silva variants, while offering many navigation features of the Suunto PM-5/360 at a substantially lower cost.
Global-needle precision
Clinometer notch
Global-needle precision
Clinometer notch
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Suunto MC-2 Global for its professional-grade accuracy, durable construction, and useful sighting mirror; a few note the higher price and occasional stiffness in declination adjustment. Overall it’s seen as a reliable navigator’s compass for extended field use."
Built like armor
Global needle performs reliably across different magnetic zones for travel and fieldwork.
Built like armor
Global needle performs reliably across different magnetic zones for travel and fieldwork.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Suunto MC-2 Global is a professional-grade clinometer compass that pairs a true global needle and sighting mirror with an integrated clinometer for slope and bearing work, making it a top pick for mountaineers and field surveyors. It strikes a strong balance between technical precision and price — more feature-rich and globally reliable than entry-level models like the Brunton TruArc 15 and better suited for diverse hemispheres than some Silva variants, while offering many navigation features of the Suunto PM-5/360 at a substantially lower cost.
Global-needle precision
Clinometer notch
Built like armor
Global needle performs reliably across different magnetic zones for travel and fieldwork.
Clinometer scale on the housing allows quick slope and angle measurements.
Global-needle precision
Clinometer notch
Built like armor
Global needle performs reliably across different magnetic zones for travel and fieldwork.
Clinometer scale on the housing allows quick slope and angle measurements.
$90-140 CAD