SUUNTO A-30 Compass Compact hiking compass with luminous markings in low light

Suunto has a reputation for quality and this compass does not disappoint, light weight, durable, scale markings and magnifier allow it to be used equally well on the map table and on the trail, very accurate, readings match electronic compass exactly, fluid stabilization keeps the needle steady on the move, dial turns easily and holds in place, the large numbers with glow in the dark make it easy to read night or day, this is my go-to compass Read more

Delivered quickly. It is the A30 NH USGS model as described by the seller. At a slightly lower cost than other sellers selling the A-30 model compass. Great basic compass, highly recommended if you don't need or want a compass with a longer base plate. It has all the basics needed. Including a built in fixed mag. declination correction scale, that is quite easy to use. imo, an adjustable mag. declination feature is way overrated. Just measure your azimuth off the map using the compass protractor function, thereby setting the map azimuth on the compass dial. Then if your mag. declination is 9˚ West, turn until the mag needle points at 9˚West on the mag declination scale ( not at the N, that is - not aligned over the orienting arrow), then hold the compass stationary and readjust (turn) the compass ring (bezel) so that the N is at the point of the needle. Which will also move the orienting arrow to be beneath the mag needle. Or if your mag declination is 7˚East, instead turn until the mag needle points at 7˚ East on the east side of the fixed mag declination scale. Then reset the compass bezel as described before. Hint : for West mag declination turn the bezel ccw. for East mag declination, turn the bezel cw. Plus the bezel is high contrast black graduations on a white background, it's easy to read, and it glows quite brightly in the dark, better than most, after being charged with a bright flashlight. The compass is rated as being accurate to 2.5˚. A-30 NH USGS (U.S. Geological Survey). [Suunto no. SS0121 00013], that has an inch ruler, 1:50000 & 1:24000 miles map scales used on USGS maps ; Read more

Accurate compass to keep with my telescopes to use in polar alignment. Good quality that can be trusted Read more

I picked the Suunto A-30 because it's not made in china, price range and more important the brighter luminous and larger magnifying glass because I don't see well in low light. The Suunto A-30 is especially well made and is accurate as far as I can tell, absolutely NO bubbles, sturdy, and easy to use besides the red print. I like that the markings are on the backside of base for more accurate map measurements. Only 2 stars because the red print is impossible to read esp when it is in your hand, the only way to read the red print is with a piece of white paper behind the base. It would be better printed in black or darker red with thicker print. For me it is unreadable , UPDATE: I am finding the precision and quality of this compass impressive and added 2 more stars though it is very frustrating trying to read this shade of red and the thin print making declination easily mistaken. For a younger person that isn't color blind and has perfect eyesight this is a great compass in this price range. Read more

Best basic compass out there. Sometimes less is more. Great tool. Read more

Suunto has great, reliable field compass. But, as Suunto delivers world wide, they have a product for both North and South hemisphere. Be sure to order the compass for where you plan to use the compass. If your compass points "South", rather than "North", it may be that there was a mistake in shipping or the order. I have seen some concern about the declination feature, but one just needs to know their local declination, and then make a manual east or west correction to get true north, rather that magnetic north bearing. The luminous dots and ring made for easy night use. The compass is liquid damped, and that makes for very good accuracy. With the limited lifetime warranty, this is an excellent buy. Read more

Easy to use very simple and stable. It worked great for the orienteering race. I can’t wait for the next race. Read more

Excellent for hiking. Read more