AOFAR AF-4074 Military Compass for Hiking,Lensatic Sighting Waterproof,Durable,Inclinometer for Camping,Boy Scount,Geology Activities Boating

gadget that works For the past ten years, I've been carrying a compass in my backpack. It's a cheap plastic one from a surplus store that works great for hiking, camping, and any other outdoor adventure. However, over the years, an air bubble has formed, causing the needle to bind and refuse to turn. It gets worse after every flight (remember, I bring it with me wherever I go). So I went ahead and bought this one from AOFAR. Last night, when I got it, it was such a letdown.
1. It has a lot of weight! It was my fault for failing to pay attention to the weight. It's a pound, after all! It's far too heavy to carry all the way around.
2. In comparison to my leveling tool, the bubble for leveling does not level. br>3 The needle becomes stuck and no longer points north. After settling down, I rotated the compass 180 degrees, and the needle no longer points in the same direction! There's a lot of it!
4. To my surprise, the inclination performs admirably. br>5. The horizontal reticle is present in the cover see-through window, but it is useless because the rear notch is located at the bottom of the round see-through window and cannot be aligned with the reticle line. br>6. Is it true that the reading ring glows in the dark? Yes, but it's impossible to read because it's so dark. br>br>I've already given it back. Maybe I got a bad one by chance. To be honest, I don't think this is something I would recommend to anyone.

Aria HUSSAIN

| Sep 18, 2021

What is the point of this? I try to use it for hiking and camping in the great outdoors.

Enoch Haley

| Aug 18, 2021

Right edge of the plotting scale in Aofar is a modern laser etch plotting scale. Instead of a cheap sticker, a lanyard is included, which is highly recommended. br>Fluorescent scale ring with high visibility. On this model, the radius foldable slope gauge is used to clear the 360 degree ring. br>Inclination gauge is used on this model. comapass deg matched my Konustar at 330 degbr>I'm fairly confident the accuracy is acceptable if it can be consistent enough to lock in satellites. br>Both are liquid-filled, with a slight delay in locking in the final temperature. Unless you're trying to set a world record or participate in a life-changing event. br>It isn't an issue. br>It's comparable to my Konustar in terms of quality. br>Excellent price/performance ratiobr>Compass that comes highly recommended. br>Explore a familiar or new locationbr>Easily return home. br>OK, can you explain why reviews compare the weight to a cheap plastic compass and give it a one-star rating? br>The weight is 286g versus 292g for the konustarbr>(1) "plastic" sighting Compass folding mirror / reflector average = 85gbr>*update after reading more reviews When the bubble level is set on a true flat surface, it does not read true zero. br>With that said, the bubble level is perfect when done by hand!br> The bottom is made of plastic and has a recessed table conversion legend in the center. There's also a small outside perimeter to keep everything in place. br>In fact, this Aofar bubble level was more accurate than my Konustar. br>There is no reason to be apologetic. The bottom cover could have been true flat if both companies' quality control departments had worked together. If you need a true "zero" setting on a surface, I used 180 grit paper to correct mine. br>In the past, Following are some photos.

Zhuri Barron

| Aug 31, 2021

This is an excellent example of a well-written essay. kit that has been made As described, the body is made of metal and has good features. The focal point The use of a bubble level to ensure accurate readings is a nice feature. Only the weight is a disadvantage. If you want to go all out, there are a few things you should consider. This isn't the type of compass you're looking for. For a quarter of the weight, you can get compasses with nearly the same features. Having said that, it did a fantastic job for me during the week. Elk hunting in the backcountry for a long time.

Regina Hoover

| Feb 27, 2021

It was almost a four star hotel for the price. br>br>It's very heavy, and the hinges don't have enough friction. When you combine this with the lanyard being attached to the thumb loop, everything falls open when you hang it. It requires a lanyard loop of its own. I fixed it by securing the lanyard loop to the hinge pin with a wedgimg - There's no more weight on the end of the thumb loop, and it adds friction to the hinge, which keeps it closed, but it'll wear out. A lanyard loop should be added to the pattern. br>br>The clinometer is ineffective and inconvenient. The pendulum can pass through the sheet metal, preventing the clamshell from closing, and you can't see the compass face when it's shut - So, why does the outer glass have a magnifying dot? Furthermore, because there is no sight level with the body, there is no way to sight a distant object and take a reading. It's flimsy as well. That will be taken away. br>br>The issues with accuracy mentioned by others - That's probably due to the fact that they aren't waiting for it to settle down; it's a little too dampened. If you wait, mine will be accurate enough, but you'll have to stop walking in order to get a good read - Because of the stupid clinometer, you won't be able to read it on the hoof. It's all going to have to be opened. br>br>The difficulty level - You should be able to get a good look at it while sighting. It should be on the side of the lens, just like their less expensive one. br>br>The meter - I'm nitpicking, but instead of having a scale with meters and a ruler in centimeters, I'd prefer to have two scales, one in meters and the other in miles. br>br>It could be a lot worse for the money, but it could also be a lot better if you put some thought into it.

Jason Blanchard

| Nov 28, 2021

I placed a double order. One of them was unmistakably a return. The box had been smashed, the manual had been scrawled on, and the casing had been scratched. The compass on the other hand was wildly inaccurate. They appear to be of good quality, but in my experience, they are either incorrect or returned items.

King Carter

| Feb 16, 2021

If you get a good one, a compass is very useful. The first one I got worked perfectly, with the exception that the side sight line was about 2 inches off. 3 degrees lower than the maximum temperature. As a result, I had to place a second order. But the second one was particularly bad; it was constantly jammed (even when level) and would not rotate smoothly, making it impossible to obtain an accurate reading. In comparison to the first, the second was 25 degrees off. As a result, I mailed back the second one. Then I fixed the first one by removing the compass unit (four bottom screws must be removed, and the bottom plate must be removed). Then peel the compass unit away from the plate, rotate it as needed to align the side sight line, and reattach it to the plate. Reassemble the compass and you've got yourself a perfectly accurate working compass. The top and side readings are now dead on, with a margin of error of about 0. The temperature has dropped 5 degrees. It's a beautiful compass now. I just wish it had come from the factory this way. If it had been, I would have given it a five-star rating.

Braylen Farmer

| Oct 16, 2021