🧭 Proster IP65 Compass with Sighting Clinometer - Professional Military Metal Camping Compass, Waterproof & Carry Bag Included, Ideal for Camping, Hunting, Hiking, and Geology Activities Review

Former military policeman who spent a lot of time in the field (Korea, Germany). I learned the Land Nav course and can say this is a keeper. I don't know if the issues in the reviews were flaws in previous models or user error/knowledge. I would trust my addiction and my family's addiction if I went into the field. This compass actually has more features (clinometer) and is comparable in accuracy to the lens I used in the army. I definitely recommend this compass to everyone. The functions of…

Oh, what a beauty, isn't it?. Big, tough, cool features, durable and ready for battle. nope It is not. professional?!? HA! Try laughing. Appropriate weekend warrior? Hardly. First, it's poorly designed. The inclinometer fell apart on first use, literally fell off immediately. Then the lid hinge failed. And why would anyone in their right mind tie a lanyard to a lock?! The compass requires an almost perfectly level plane to function properly. Here you do not have to quickly measure the bearing…

This thing is just a brick but if weight isn't an issue then it's really good value for money. It settles quickly and smoothly and stays true with enough movement if it's even. If you need the accuracy of an inclinometer, you can look at another product - the pendulum sticks to the shaft and takes a touch or two to move. I've never had the need for an inclinometer, so that's not a problem for me. The bezel was very difficult to move at first, but after a bit of work it loosened up quite a bit…

Arrived with 2 major quality issues. First, the compass's floating dial is tilted sharply north, as if out of balance. This causes the dial to stick and not read properly or consistently. The second flaw is that the bubble level wasn't set correctly, as if too much glue was used and it wasn't standing properly. As a result, it will turn off significantly. I tested it on a known flat surface (my granite countertop) and also compared it to another compass. At the same time I bought an Eyeskey…

I just used this for a BLC land navigation course in Ohio. The Revain military compass costs about $72, and I bought it in hopes I could lose it without making a fuss about BLC supplies. It was really handy for ground navigation with asthma. The eye opening allows you to accurately assess how far you are travelling. There are two downsides. The altimeter caused two small problems. First, he did not let any light through the closed lid. 2. I don't use elevation grading and it can't be removed in

I'm a geologist who used real Brunton pocket drills in the field. Sure, comparing a $300-$500 Brunton to a sub-$20 compass isn't exactly fair, but here's the thing: It's sort of a chunky poor man's version of the Brunton. The compass itself seems accurate enough. There is no mirror that can be used to determine the direction of distant objects. However, the lens on the edge for pinpointing direction is a nice touch. The inclinometer is quite simplified. It's a simple pendulum, but it's a bit…

What a pity! The compass dial is not centered inside the case. It's off a few degrees when viewed from above, and when viewed through an eyepiece you'll need to tilt the compass about 10-15 degrees to the left for the dial to line up. If you place the compass on a table and center the spirit level, you can easily see that the dial is tilted. This means the dial can catch on the bezel and your reading will be WRONG! Not sure if it's worth sending back as it kind of works for the game, but I…