Gossamer Gear
Suunto Clipper Compact Compass
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$21.00
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Overview
While it is much smaller than a typical compass, you do not lose any quality. Functions in extreme conditions and even underwater. This quick and reliable little guy also glows in low light. You can rotate the dial to indicate the exact rotational heading degree in reference to North. This model is pre-calibrated to be used in the northern hemisphere (NH).
Specs
- Brand
- Gossamer Gear
- Weight
- not published by the manufacturer
- Type
- Compass
Weight vs. category
100% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the navigation tools in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Price
- $21.00
- Cheaper than 71% of 7 priced · #2 cheapest
- -70% vs the median $70.00
The cheapest is Zpacks Silva Pocket Compass Thermometer at $19.95 — $1.05 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$21.00