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Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass With Carry Bag - Waterproof Boy Scout Compass For Hiking, Camping, Hunting Outdoor Survival Tactical Backpacking Compact Handheld Navigation. Review

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Description of Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass With Carry Bag - Waterproof Boy Scout Compass For Hiking, Camping, Hunting Outdoor Survival Tactical Backpacking Compact Handheld Navigation.

Professional Grade: This professional grade military compass will always lead you in the right direction. Ideal for camping, military usage, emergencies, and anywhere the beaten track takes you. Ergonomic Design: The lensatic function increases the reading’s accuracy with a lens on the rear sight that magnifies the card dial – so you’ll always get an accurate reading. Military Construction: Tough and tenacious, the military construction with waterproof and shakeproof properties is built to survive the harshest of hikes. Portable: Keep the compass near you with a belt loop attachment, or place it safely in your pocket with a carrying case, so you can keep your hands gripped on the mountain you’re scaling. Fluorescent: The compass’ interface glows in the dark, so even when night falls, you can still soldier on.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Epic Compass in my review

This compass is incredibly sturdy, with metal base and partly glass lid. The only thing I don’t like about it is the bezel ring, which is plastic, and a little flimsy. The compass does glow in the dark, and the pouch is great as well. This compass is by far the best priced and most accurate one I have owned so far. I would definitely recommend buying it.

Pros
  • Not a liquid filled compass.... But accurate so far.
Cons
  • The Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass is too bulky to carry around comfortably during long hikes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good for basic compass

I was in the Rangers and wanted a military grade compass but didn’t want to pay the price. For the money this is good enough considering it is primarily an emergency use compass. I don’t hike much more than a day or two at a time

Pros
  • It's decent I like that the case is metal but the bezel is kinda loose it's ok it works
Cons
  • The carrying case can be cumbersome and may not fit in smaller backpacks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works fine. Ordinary compass. Usual features

I bought this compass because the magnetometer/compass in my phone is terrible and always gives incorrect readings. This is an ordinary magnetic/mechanical compass. It has the usual features, a cover that protects it and when raised gives you an aiming line and a few notches that can be used to find object sizes if you know its distance, or distance if you know its size - not a direct read, some mathematical work required for this, the numbers table included in the manual, can be copied into…

Pros
  • Sports & Outdoor Recreation Accessories
Cons
  • The compass may not work well with different compass software or applications

Revainrating 4 out of 5

No setting for declination!

Overall, for an inexpensive compass, it's probably not too bad. Feels as if it's fairly durable and has some nice features. The optics on the bottom of the compass allow for shooting a reasonably accurate bearing. However one aspect that I didn't take into consideration when I bought it was if it had a way to set the declination. I doesn't. So, as accurate as this device may be, you have to remember to add/subtract the declination value of your location from the reading, or you could find…

Pros
  • Compasses
Cons
  • The compass may not provide enough information for advanced navigation

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Solid and well made, nice features

This compass replaces an old one I had many years. I wasn't expecting it to be as well-made as it is. The case is solid, the mechanisms are solid and it works beautifully. Nice site lines and other features such as a spot level. The canvas bag it is in is also well-made and should last. Nice compass!

Pros
  • The Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass is an invaluable tool for hikers, campers, hunters, and anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors
Cons
  • The compass may be too bulky to use in tight spaces

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Won’t get lost ever!

Feels like I can always have this by my side and know exactly where I am going lol. Will put it to use as much as I can and recommend everyone in the world to have one because you never know.

Pros
  • Whether you're navigating through dense forests, rugged mountains, or open prairies, this compass is the ideal way to stay on course and avoid getting lost
Cons
  • The compass may not provide enough information for route planning or optimization

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Binocs in my review

These more powerful 20X50 binocs require a bit more steadiness of hand to focus due to the magnification but are really good for detail at a distance. Great covers for oculars, right hand ocular has good focus range, center adjustment wheel works great. Not set up for a tripod which would help these powerful binocs. Color and texture are good for feel and touch handling.Carry bag is some type of cloth which covers the binocs but if dropped it will not protect. The neck cord is good which can be

Pros
  • Made from durable, high-quality materials, the Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass is built to last a lifetime and will quickly become an essential part of your outdoor survival and navigation toolkit
Cons
  • The compass may be prone to malfunctioning in high humidity environments

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works for me good for me

The compass itself is spot on: exactly what it should be. My only quibbles are with the instructional pamphlet, which is both far too tiny to read and clearly translated (badly) from some non-English language. But the compass rocks.

Pros
  • ‎Sportneer
Cons
  • The compass may not be very reliable in unfamiliar areas

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Outstanding Compasd

I purchased these as a an inexpensive gift for my grandchildren. Having spent 24 years in the Army and having to know the tools of land navy I was immensely impressed by the quality of this instrument. It's features definitely surpass those of the classic military issue lensatic compass. Very pleased.

Pros
  • Would purchase again
Cons
  • The compass does not have a built-in light, which makes nighttime navigation difficult

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Complicated, bought a book to help understand it.

I didnt realize that this type of compass takes a good bit of learning. I bought a book that helps understand it. My husband is helping me with it. We havent taken it into the field yet. But plan on using it this fall. seems a very good quality. Right now I am using it for general direction.

Pros
  • My husband is a Army vet. He selected this compass for our Boy scout grandson.
Cons
  • The compass is not as reliable as more expensive models on the market

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not perfect, but good for the money if you know the caveats

Great for the money. Don't use the lid notches for sighting, use the sighting lens! Sighting notches / lid is a little off, but the sighting lens was dead on (on mine). Other notes: Heavy and stout, not for backpacking. Won't lay flat due to bottom ring, but this is not a base plate compass. No declination adjustments, you will have to do the math. Carry pouch is nice addition, but I wonder if it will be durable.If your deep backpacking in back country without GPS and counting on a compass to…

Pros
  • Nothing to dislike...keep up the good work
Cons
  • The Sportneer Military Lensatic Sighting Compass may not be suitable for use in very remote areas

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best value I have seen in a compass in years.

I’m a retired Soldier and taught land nav(igation) for almost three decades. I know compasses. This is more accurate than any I have ever seen.

Pros
  • Always ready to go....
Cons
  • The included carry bag is not that durable and may not last for long