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Suunto MC-2 Compass

Hiking & Camping > CompassesRated: *** by 1 review.

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An accurate and reliable mirror compass for the outdoor enthusiast, the Suunto MC-2 Pro compass offers mirrored sighting, adjustable declination and a clinometer.

  • Perfect for serious users, such as hikers, climbers and search-and-rescue personnel, the sighting mirror with V-notch allows you to take accurate bearings based on landmarks
  • Sighting mirror folds down to protect compass
  • Adjustable declination accounts for difference between true and magnetic north; lanyard key locks adjusted declination into place
  • 2-zone geographical balancing system allows you to easily use compass in the northern and southern hemisphere
  • Luminous, 2-color bezel ring, silicon map grippers on base, and meridian lines help orient compass to map
  • Includes a clinometer to measure slope angles—useful to winter travelers to help estimate danger on avalanche-prone slopes
  • Includes has an adjustable lanyard with snap lock and declination key

USOutdoor.com

The MC range of mirror compasses provides an invaluable tool for those who place a particular premium on accurate and reliable directional measurements; for example surveyors, miners, architects, rescue patrols, hikers, boaters and the military. The declination adjustment system, standard throughout the range, is especially useful when working in areas of large magnetic variation, while the sighting notch provides superior accuracy.

Features:

  • Additional sighting hole for superior accuracy
  • Adjustable declination correction scale
  • Baseplate with magnifying lens
  • Bezel ring
  • Detachable snap lock lanyard
  • Jewel bearing
  • Large mirror
  • Size: 65 x 101 x 18 mm / 2.5" x 3.9" x 0.6" (with lid closed)
  • Two Zone System
  • Weight: 74 g / 2.65 oz
  • clinometer
Analog or Digital:Analog
Clinometer:Yes
Declination adjustment:Yes
Declination scale:Yes
Dimensions:3.9 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches
Increments:2 degrees
Liquid filled:Yes
Magnifying lens:Yes
Sighting Mirror:Yes
Size:2.5 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
Weight:2.65 ounces

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WARNING! The "manual" is pathetic.

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The compass is impressive, but the manual is pathetic. Go get lessons from a pro before trying to take full advantage of the potential uses of this compass.
norm3980 at REI on 09/20/2009