Suunto MC-2G Global Compass

Suunto MC-2G Global Compass

Suunto MC-2G Global Compass
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Equipment Details

Manufacturer: Suunto
Brand: Suunto
Model: SS004252010
Color: IMPERIAL/METRIC
Product features:
  • Compact mirrored compass for taking highly accurate and reliable directional measurements
  • Global needle works anywhere on the planet; base plate with magnifying lens
  • Fixed declination adjustment system is ideal for areas with large magnetic variation
  • Extra sighting hole for added precision; luminous bezel and markings for nighttime viewing
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Sports reviews of Suunto MC-2G Global Compass

Customer Review: Spec Ops issued
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

US Special Ops forces use this compass. This is pretty indicative of its reliability.
I own this compass as well as the Silva Ranger. They're both great compasses, but I prefer the Suunto (in spite of the fact that Suunto now makes the Silva compasses as well). The housing is indeed easier to turn on the Suunto, which is handy when you're shooting by sight. The Romer scales on the base are nice, although if you're serious you're probably already carrying a transparent Romer scale card (that's the plastic Graphic Training Aid thingy you take coordinates with, for all of you Lt.'s out there).
When I backpack, I take this Suunto as well as the Suunto GPS plotter compass, for working with (surprise) my map and GPS. If the Romer scales on the baseplate are really, really important to you, you might look into that compass as well/or instead of, as it features more scales and is just as accurate a compass.
All in all, this is the ultimate baseplate compass, in my opinion. I have miles and miles of rifle-piloting in the US Army behind me and now hump the hills for pleasure; land-navigation is a passion for me. Suunto makes the tools that I find most useful in that pursuit.

Description of Suunto MC-2G Global Compass

A high quality compact compass designed with user-friendly features for general use. The M-Series represent durable, reliable, high quality navigational aids, which perform flawlessly in even the most demanding of conditions. Models feature a large liquid filled capsule and adjustable declination correction scale. Another convenient feature of the models in this series is the serrated bezel ring, which is easy to turn even in cold conditions while wearing gloves. Due to their easy-to-read luminous markings and magnifying lenses, the compasses of the M-Series are also ideally suited to navigating in conditions of poor visibility.
Hailing from Suunto's MC series, the top-of-the-line MC-2G global compass is an invaluable tool for people who require highly accurate and reliable directional measurements, such as surveyors, miners, architects, rescue patrols, hikers, boaters, and the military. The MC-2G boasts a fixed declination adjustment system--standard throughout the range--that's especially useful when working in areas with large magnetic variation. The tool's additional sighting hole, meanwhile, ensures superior accuracy, as does the jewel bearing. Add in a mirrored lid, a baseplate with a round magnifying lens, a clinometer that measures the ground slope, and a luminous bezel and markings and you have a versatile, practical compass for a variety of applications.

The real star of the MC-2G, however, is its global needle, which works anywhere on the planet. Previously, most compasses functioned well in only one of five geographic zones. That's because the compasses were balanced differently based on the zone's inclination, i.e., the vertical intensity and direction of the Earth's magnetic field. However, as people began to travel more, it became clear that globe-hoppers needed compasses with a greater geographical range. Suunto responded by developing two-zone systems--which work in either the northern or southern hemisphere--and one-zone systems such as the global MC-2G. Now there's no need to purchase several compasses before embarking on your around-the-world eco adventure.

The MC-2G, which also sports a red nylon lanyard for around-the-neck use, measures 2.5 by 0.6 by 3.9 inches (W x H x D) with the lid closed and weighs a mere 2.65 ounces. It's also backed by a lifetime warranty.

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