Silva Guide 426 – Compass
January 9, 2018 - Comment
Looking for a sighting compass that’s great for any outdoor activity? The polypropylene body of this compass floats, giving you added security while trekking, canoeing or rafting. A full-size sighting mirror with vee notch lets you take quick and accurate readings on distant landmarks. A dial with 2� graduations and declination scale makes turning from map bearings to field headings easy. Available in graphite, with easy-to-read yellow text for the inch and millimeter rulesA great choice for sighting all outdoor activities, the Silva Guide 426 compass features a polypropylene body enabling it to float in water–adding security to rafting and canoeing trips. It has a full-size sighting mirror with a vee notch and a vertical sighting line to aid in accurate sightings. Other features include 2-degree graduations on the dial, inch and millimeter rules, a fixed declination scale, and a neck lanyard. It comes in graphite, with easy-to-read yellow text for the inch and millimeter rules. It measures 2.25 by 2.75 inches and weighs 0.9 ounces.
Product Features
- Rugged sighting compass with polypropylene body that floats in water
- Full-size sighting mirror with vee notch
- 2-degree graduations on the dial, fixed declination scale
- Graphite color with easy-to-read yellow text for the inch and millimeter rules
- This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
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It’s a hardy piece. I like the design a lot. It’s light weight & the plastic is kind of a rubberized casing. Silva hasn’t let me down yet. I don’t know why but I keep buying compasses. From my experience, the product reflects the price but regarding this compass, it seems like a very fare deal.
Not Bad! This product is a little bit lower quality than it APPEARS in the photograph, but is exactly as described. The compass is a plastic frame device, with a thin cord. It does not have a hinge, but the connection between the bottom and the lid is simply a flexible piece of plastic. However, it is a precise and accurate compass that will certainly satisfy almost anyone’s basic survival or camping needs. I purchased this compass to put in my Bug Out Bag. The high visibility, very lightweight design,…
I’ve used a Silva since I was a Boy Scout … I’ve used a Silva since I was a Boy Scout decades ago and this is the same quality as before. No problemo.