Coghlan's Ball-Type Pin-On Compass
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It can be clipped to any surface or placed on a flat surface in the car, whichever is more convenient for you.
Nope. It is only a few ounces in weight. I have a number of them. One is pinned to my camera strap, another is on my pack strap, and the third is in my emergency kit. It's one of the most useful tools I have.
Yes, the pin is included.
Yes, with the exception of the north and south poles, where it may become confused. But you're not planning a trip to the arctic, are you? Make sure any magnets on your gloves are out of the way, as well as any iron metal poles or other objects that could interfere with the compass.
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Fisheye compasses come in handy when you need a quick reference. One is attached to my hunting pack's left shoulder strap. I check it several times an hour to make sure I'm staying on track. I have an excellent sense of direction, but this is a mental issue. I like how it's hands-free and that I can see my heading with a quick glance. I still keep a handheld compass in my pack and a GPS in my pocket, but I rely on this the most during hunting season in western Washington's dense woods. Every time I put it on, I check for accuracy by turning a slow circle and making sure it stays true. Several years ago, a friend got lost, and it took me several hours to track him down via radio because he had a pen-pal. In his breast pocket, he had a flashlight with a small magnet on the end that messed up his heading by affecting the compass. Make sure there's nothing in the way of it when you mount it, and you're good to go.
I cut off the included "safety pin" because it always breaks and SEW the compass to pack straps or jackets so I can see cardinal and inter-cardinal directions at a glance. bearings of the cardinal points Avoid putting it near anything made of iron or steel, as well as anything that contains a magnet or, in some cases, a battery. Keep in mind that the compass card (ball) will absorb the surrounding fluid over time, making it sticky and unreliable. Even if the compass is brand new, there will be an air bubble at the top. It's fine up to a pencil eraser's diameter. When the bubble gets larger than that, the compass is probably nearing the end of its useful life; I also always have at least one additional compass in my pack, usually a flat card type, and sometimes two. I've had my doubts about my compass on occasion, and having spares is comforting. You can always check your compass against the Sun if the weather permits. The Sun will bear due South True at 12 p. m. Standard Time in the Northern Hemisphere.
What's the point of a ball compass, exactly? If you're a hunter, a wild explorer, or simply new to a city, tuck this into your coat or cargo pocket to find the path you're looking for. It's not meant to be used as a plotting compass; instead, it's meant to point you in the right direction using a map or landmarks. Before you go, figure out which direction you'll be returning in (N,S,E,W, and a general bearing). If you do, a cup of tea is a foregone conclusion at the end of your journey. What exactly is the purpose of the ball? It isn't as easy to break!.
So far, it has been reasonably priced and has performed admirably. The outside globe does have a seam where the halves are joined, so keep that in mind when using the needle. Any small compass that I use, I prefer ball type compasses. On me, the small dial types are always out of balance and develop bubbles. This one hasn't yet, but even if it did, it wouldn't matter because the outside cover keeps bubbles at bay. It works similarly to ball type compasses for ships in terms of keeping you in line as you walk/move, which is fantastic. If you're looking for an orienteering compass, get an actual one instead of this one because it's a ball type, and you won't have to worry about it being completely flat in your hand. But it's great for filling in the gaps between checking your bearings to make sure you're on track.
After misplacing my "suunto clipper," I decided to give this one a shot. It works fine as long as you keep it at least 10 inches away from any metal object. br>I pinned it to my woods chest rig. I have a few metal items in my chest rig that completely messes up the compass. br>Spend the extra $12 for the "suunto clipper" if you want to use it the way I do.
It's not the best compass out there, but at this price, it's a good back-up compass. compass pointing upward (Or back- back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to )br>They are, however, a little finicky, so you should practice with them before entrusting your life to them! br> It's also a good idea to pin them to the INSIDE of your backpack, or even your pocket, so that you don't lose the compass if the pin bends or breaks, or if you fall down.
I'm not sure what to make of a compass that has stopped working. This is the compass for you if you have a deep, symbolic need to always feel like you're moving in the same direction. It's useless for people who want to know where they're going in a literal sense.
br>Inaccurate need electronics and/or metal, but works great otherwise. br>Inaccurate need electronics and/or metal, but works great otherwise. br>I relocated it to beneath my windscreen, and it now functions properly.
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