Silva Ranger S – Compass

Silva Ranger S – Compass is an easy-to-use mirror sighting compass that is used and appreciated by many outdoor enthusiasts; e.g. climbers, hikers and hunters. This compass has all the necessary features you need for your adventures.

FEATURES

• Mirror sighting with sighting hole for accurate bearings
• Detachable safety-release lanyard.
• Map measuring scales; mm, GPS scales 1:25 and 1:50
• Rotatable housing – use with the SILVA 1-2-3 System®
• Rubber grip – easy handling
• Declination scale inside the capsule
• Luminous markings that enables night navigation
• Robust material that withstands tough treatment and conditions

Silva compass Ranger S mirror sighting compass should be your choice when you must determine direction over long distances. The Ranger S features rubber grip for easy handling and comes with a use-anywhere declination scale inside the capsule and a detachable safety-release lanyard. A base plate map-measuring in mm and scales of 1:50,000 and 1:25,000. Ranger S has the additional benefit of 45-degree angle assistance on the mirror sighting function. A go-anywhere tool for serious compass users.

MIRROR SIGHTING FOR LONGER DISTANCES

This compass features a mirror that allows you to view the compass dial and the background at the same time. The fact that the compass dial can be seen at the same time the reference point is aligned makes mirror compasses more desirable for taking accurate bearings. A mirror-sighting compass is at its best in open terrain where you must determine direction over long distances.

Complementary products

• If you want to learn how to use a compass, we recoomand you buy Wilderness Navigation.
• The best way to use a compass is with a map. Visit our topographic map section to buy the map that covers your territory.
• Visit this page if you want to see our complete compass selection.