Just saw this thread - I, like almost everyone else in the geological sciences, own a Brunton compass which I've had for over 25 years. Apart from being very accurate sighting/survey compasses, they have an inclinometer built in with a vernier scale. I usually get a rough polar alignment within a couple of degrees with it. However, having seen the price of these things now, you might have to wait for a geologist to die so you can buy one second hand...
http://www.legear.com.au/Brunton-Geo...ton-f-5009.htm
regards,
Andrew.
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Originally Posted by Shark Bait
I think the Silva Voyager Model 9020 looks like an excellent compass. Being Silva you can rely on it being a quality product and if you do have any problems Fiskars will honour the warranty. It is far superior to the cheap copies that are little more than toys.
As you can probably tell, I have an interest in navigation. GPS is a great tool, but when the batteries run out nothing beats a map and compass. I would like to know what you think of this particular model when you have had a chance to use it.
Regards,
Stu.
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